Michelle Williams' Dark Knight snub

Wednesday, 25 June 2008

Tragic actor Heath Ledger's former girlfriend Michelle Williams is snubbing the premiere of his final complete film, after reportedly falling out with the actor's family over her daughter's inheritance.

The actor's family is scheduled to make the trip from Australia back to New York - where the star died from an accidental overdose in January - for the screening of Batman Begins sequel The Dark Knight on the 14th July.

But Williams, the mother of his two year old daughter Matilda, won't be with them, according to the New York Post.

The newspaper claims Williams has fallen out with Ledger's father Kim, who is the executor of the late actor's estate.

A source tells the newspaper: "Michelle is furious with Heath's family and threatening to boycott the premiere. Matilda is supposed to be the beneficiary of the will, but Michelle has seen nothing from them.

"Heath didn't have much in cash, but there was a big house in LA (Los Angeles) and a back-end deal for 'Dark Knight' that could reap millions."

Michelle Williams (WENN image)

Ledger left just £72,500 when he died, but recent reports claimed he created a trust for his daughter that includes a £1.55 million home in Los Angeles, a £1 million property nearby and a duplex in Brooklyn, New York - currently valued at £2.25 million.

Michelle Williams has dismissed reports that she is snubbing the premiere with her spokesperson telling People.com the claim is "absurd".

She said: "The presumption that Michelle ever intended to attend The Dark Knight premiere is unfounded, but to say she is 'boycotting' due to a rift with Heath's family is absurd.

"It is time to allow this family to go about their lives without this continued scrutiny and speculation."

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