Michelle Williams replaces Heath Ledger with Spike Jonze?

Thursday, 24 July 2008

Michelle Williams has had a difficult 2008, her ex-lover and father to her daughter Heath Ledger died and she has been forced to grieve for the man she once loved in the public eye.

Everywhere she goes she is hounded by photographers wanting to know how she feels. After seven long months she appears to be piecing her life back together and moving on.

Today it is alleged that she has begun to date again. The man in question is film director Spike Jonze.

Who is Spike Jonze?

39-year-old Spike had directed some of the best music videos of all time, including the award winning 'Weapon of Choice' for Fatboy Slim.

He has also directed several high profile films including Being John Malkovich and Adaption.

Spike was married to Lost in Translation director Sofia Coppola but they divorced in 2003.

He has been romantically linked to Yeah Yeah Yeahs Karen O and actress Drew Barrymore in the past.

Michelle Williams and Spike Jonze at Cannes (WENN image)

How did Michelle Williams meet Jonze?

The rumoured couple met for the first time in 2006 when Michelle auditioned for a film he was directing. Although he gave Williams the part she withdrew.

They became friends last summer when they worked together on the film Synecdoche. It is thought that they have got closer in the past few months.

Michelle Williams (WENN image)

There is an eleven year age gap between the potential couple who have been spotted several times near Jonze's home according to reports. Star magazine claims they even kissed in public on June 22nd.

Their source revealed: "Michelle kissed Spike with a closed mouth on the corner of his lips.

"There was definitely a bit of caressing going on. She was clutching his arm. The body language was very romantic."

According to the publication Heath Ledger's best friend - Trevor DiCarlo - approves of the relationship.

The source claims: "I saw Trevor, Michelle and Matilda out for an afternoon in the neighborhood. They walked around chatting, went to a pizza joint for lunch and took the subway. Heath would be happy to know all his loved ones are doing so well."

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Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger (WENN image)