---
name: "Michelle Williams"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/michelle-williams"
fi1m_id: "michelle-williams"
imdb_id: "nm0931329"
tmdb_id: 1812
wikidata_id: "Q156796"
roles: ["Actor","Producer"]
born: "9 September 1980"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 18
average_fi1m_score: 74
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 17
updated: "2026-10-05T15:58:40.120448+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Michelle Williams

## Identity

Michelle Williams

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/michelle-williams
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** michelle-williams
- **IMDb ID:** nm0931329
- **TMDB ID:** 1812
- **Wikidata ID:** Q156796
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Williams_(actress), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156796, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931329/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1812

Actor and producer. Born 9 September 1980 in Kalispell, Montana, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor, Producer
- **Born:** 9 September 1980, Kalispell, Montana, USA
- **Active:** 2003–present
- **Also known as:** Мішель Інґрід Вільямс, Michelle Ingrid Williams
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 18: 17 acting, 1 other
- **Frequently works with:** [Anish Savjani](https://film.one/person/anish-savjani.md), [Kelly Marcel](https://film.one/person/kelly-marcel.md), [Kelly Reichardt](https://film.one/person/kelly-reichardt.md), [Matt Tolmach](https://film.one/person/matt-tolmach.md), [Neil Kopp](https://film.one/person/neil-kopp.md), [Paul Dano](https://film.one/person/paul-dano.md), [Reid Scott](https://film.one/person/reid-scott.md), [Tom Hardy](https://film.one/person/tom-hardy.md)
- **Golden Globes:** 3 Golden Globes (3 won · 1 nominated)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 74, as actor, over 17 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 82 (5), 2010s 70 (10), 2020s 71 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 74 to 69 across 17 titles
- **Score spread:** 9 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 4 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 8 of 17 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 15, Romance 3, Action 2, Comedy 2, History 2, Science Fiction 2
- **Screen time:** 30 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $2,546m across 15 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michelle_Williams_(actress), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q156796, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931329/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1812

## Coming up

- *A Place in Hell* (2027-04-23)

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Manchester by the Sea*](https://film.one/film/manchester-by-the-sea.md) (89), [*I'm Not There*](https://film.one/film/im-not-there.md) (74), [*All the Money in the World*](https://film.one/film/all-the-money-in-the-world.md) (63), [*My Week with Marilyn*](https://film.one/film/my-week-with-marilyn.md) (62)
- **Peacock:** [*Meek's Cutoff*](https://film.one/film/meeks-cutoff.md) (82), [*The Fabelmans*](https://film.one/film/the-fabelmans.md) (76)
- **Disney+:** [*Dying for Sex*](https://film.one/tv/dying-for-sex.md) (81), [*Fosse/Verdon*](https://film.one/tv/fosse-verdon.md) (58)
- **AMC+:** [*Certain Women*](https://film.one/film/certain-women.md) (84)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*Synecdoche, New York*](https://film.one/film/synecdoche-new-york.md) (84)
- **Hulu:** [*Blue Valentine*](https://film.one/film/blue-valentine.md) (82)
- **Apple TV:** [*Shutter Island*](https://film.one/film/shutter-island.md) (80)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Michelle Williams

> Michelle Williams makes distress feel personal without asking us to applaud the person enduring it. We rate her highly, especially when there is room for the humour and ordinary wants that make *Dying for Sex* so affecting.

In *Dying for Sex* (2025), Michelle Williams lets Molly Kochan be curious about sex without making her seem obliged to enjoy every discovery. Molly has terminal cancer, but Williams gives her wants enough weight to keep the diagnosis from explaining everything about her. We find her persuasive because she takes pleasure seriously without making the comedy solemn. The series is worth watching for her, even when its writing seems rather pleased with itself for discussing sex openly.

Her breakthrough as Alma in *Brokeback Mountain* (2005) led into a sustained commitment to independent drama, including four films with director Kelly Reichardt. The troubled women of *Blue Valentine* (2010) and *Manchester by the Sea* (2016) suit her ability to suggest strong feelings held under pressure. Playing Marilyn Monroe in *My Week with Marilyn* (2011) and Gwen Verdon in *Fosse/Verdon* (2019) has also required a more heightened style. Restraint matters in her work, but treating it as her only virtue would mean overlooking a substantial part of what she attempts.

The quieter approach works particularly well with Jenny Slate as Nikki Boyer, Molly's friend in *Dying for Sex*. We were moved by their scenes together because their affection feels easy, with neither actor asking us to admire the friendship. Directors Shannon Murphy and Chris Teague get the most from Williams when they let those scenes hold our attention. Cinematographer Daniel Vecchione keeps the emphasis on the performers, while production designer Michael Bricker gives them surroundings that do not compete. Their unobtrusive work helps us settle into Molly and Nikki's company without waiting for the sexual adventures to resume.

There are limits to what this sort of performance can repair. Writers Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwether give Molly welcome freedom to want things, but some supporting characters remain short of attention. Williams makes Molly convincing without solving that problem, and the friendship is as interesting as the sexual discoveries around it. We would welcome more comedy that lets her take pleasure this seriously.

## Biography

Michelle Ingrid Williams is an American actress. Born on 9 September 1980 in Kalispell, Montana, she began her career with guest television appearances and made her film debut in the family film *Lassie* (1994). She gained recognition for her role as Jen Lindley in the series *Dawson's Creek* (1998–2003).

Williams received acclaim for independent films including *Brokeback Mountain* (2005), *Blue Valentine* (2010), *Manchester by the Sea* (2016) and *The Fabelmans* (2022). She has also appeared in higher-profile releases such as *Shutter Island* (2010), *The Greatest Showman* (2017), the *Venom* films (2018, 2021) and *Oz the Great and Powerful* (2013). In 2025 she starred as Molly Kochan in the series *Dying for Sex*.

Her awards include three Golden Globe Awards, for *My Week with Marilyn* (2011), *Fosse/Verdon* (2019) and *Dying for Sex* (2025), and a Primetime Emmy Award for *Fosse/Verdon*.

*Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, thewrap.com, hollywoodreporter.com.*

## On Fi1m (18)

### Performed in (17) — the average rests on these

- *Dying for Sex* (2025), Fi1m 81, as Molly Kochan — [page](https://film.one/tv/dying-for-sex.md)
- *The Fabelmans* (2022), Fi1m 76, as Mitzi Fabelman — [page](https://film.one/film/the-fabelmans.md)
- *Venom: Let There Be Carnage* (2021), Fi1m 56, as Anne Weying — [page](https://film.one/film/venom-let-there-be-carnage.md)
- *Fosse/Verdon* (2019), Fi1m 58, as Gwen Verdon — [page](https://film.one/tv/fosse-verdon.md)
- *Venom* (2018), Fi1m 51, as Anne Weying — [page](https://film.one/film/venom.md)
- *All the Money in the World* (2017), Fi1m 63, as Gail Harris — [page](https://film.one/film/all-the-money-in-the-world.md)
- *The Greatest Showman* (2017), Fi1m 54, as Charity Barnum — [page](https://film.one/film/the-greatest-showman.md)
- *Certain Women* (2016), Fi1m 84, as Gina — [page](https://film.one/film/certain-women.md)
- *Manchester by the Sea* (2016), Fi1m 89, as Randi Chandler — [page](https://film.one/film/manchester-by-the-sea.md)
- *Meek's Cutoff* (2011), Fi1m 82, as Emily Tetherow — [page](https://film.one/film/meeks-cutoff.md)
- *My Week with Marilyn* (2011), Fi1m 62, as Marilyn Monroe — [page](https://film.one/film/my-week-with-marilyn.md)
- *Blue Valentine* (2010), Fi1m 82, as Cindy — [page](https://film.one/film/blue-valentine.md)
- *Shutter Island* (2010), Fi1m 80, as Dolores — [page](https://film.one/film/shutter-island.md)
- *Synecdoche, New York* (2008), Fi1m 84, as Claire Keen — [page](https://film.one/film/synecdoche-new-york.md)
- *I'm Not There* (2007), Fi1m 74, as Coco Rivington — [page](https://film.one/film/im-not-there.md)
- *Brokeback Mountain* (2005), Fi1m 92, as Alma Beers — [page](https://film.one/film/brokeback-mountain.md)
- *The Station Agent* (2003), Fi1m 82, as Emily — [page](https://film.one/film/the-station-agent.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *Where the Wild Things Are* (2009), Fi1m 80, Thanks — [page](https://film.one/film/where-the-wild-things-are.md)

## Complete filmography (62)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *A Place in Hell* (2027), Actor
- *Dying for Sex* (2025), series, as Molly Kochan · Executive Producer — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/tv/dying-for-sex.md)
- *Deep Sky* (2023), as Narrator (voice)
- *Showing Up* (2023), as Lizzy
- *The Fabelmans* (2022), as Mitzi Fabelman — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/the-fabelmans.md)
- *Venom: Let There Be Carnage* (2021), as Anne Weying — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/venom-let-there-be-carnage.md)
- *After the Wedding* (2019), as Isabel
- *Fosse/Verdon* (2019), series, as Gwen Verdon · Executive Producer — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/tv/fosse-verdon.md)
- *Venom* (2018), as Anne Weying — Fi1m 51, [page](https://film.one/film/venom.md)
- *I Feel Pretty* (2018), as Avery LeClair
- *All the Money in the World* (2017), as Gail Harris — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/all-the-money-in-the-world.md)
- *The Greatest Showman* (2017), as Charity Barnum — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/the-greatest-showman.md)
- *Wonderstruck* (2017), as Elaine
- *Project X* (2016), as Narrator 2 (voice)
- *Manchester by the Sea* (2016), as Randi Chandler — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/film/manchester-by-the-sea.md)
- *Certain Women* (2016), as Gina — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/certain-women.md)
- *Suite Française* (2015), as Lucille Angellier
- *My Journey in Oz* (2013), Thanks
- *Oz the Great and Powerful* (2013), as Annie / Glinda
- *Take This Waltz* (2011), as Margot
- *My Week with Marilyn* (2011), as Marilyn Monroe, Songs — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/my-week-with-marilyn.md)
- *Meek's Cutoff* (2011), as Emily Tetherow — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/meeks-cutoff.md)
- *Blue Valentine* (2010), as Cindy · Executive Producer — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/blue-valentine.md)
- *Shutter Island* (2010), as Dolores — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/shutter-island.md)
- *Where the Wild Things Are* (2009), Thanks — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/where-the-wild-things-are.md)
- *Cougar Town* (2009), series, as Laurie's Foster Sister
- *Mammoth* (2009), as Ellen Vidales
- *Wendy and Lucy* (2008), as Wendy Carroll
- *Synecdoche, New York* (2008), as Claire Keen — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/synecdoche-new-york.md)
- *Deception* (2008), as S
- *Incendiary* (2008), as Young Mother
- *I'm Not There* (2007), as Coco Rivington — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/im-not-there.md)
- *The Hottest State* (2007), as Samantha
- *The Hawk Is Dying* (2007), as Betty
- *Brokeback Mountain* (2005), as Alma Beers — Fi1m 92, [page](https://film.one/film/brokeback-mountain.md)
- *The Baxter* (2005), as Cecil Mills
- *Imaginary Heroes* (2004), as Penny Travis
- *Land of Plenty* (2004), as Lana
- *A Hole in One* (2004), as Anna Watson
- *The Station Agent* (2003), as Emily — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-station-agent.md)
- *Prozac Nation* (2003), as Ruby
- *The United States of Leland* (2003), as Julie Pollard
- *Heart of America* (2003), Third Assistant Director
- *Me Without You* (2001), as Holly
- *Perfume* (2001), as Halley
- *But I'm a Cheerleader* (2000), as Kimberly
- *If These Walls Could Talk 2* (2000), as Linda
- *Dick* (1999), as Arlene Lorenzo
- *Halloween H20: 20 Years Later* (1998), as Molly
- *Dawson's Creek* (1998), series, as Jen Lindley
- *A Thousand Acres* (1997), as Pammy
- *Killing Mr. Griffin* (1997), as Maya
- *My Son Is Innocent* (1996), as Donna
- *Species* (1995), as Young Sil
- *Timemaster* (1995), as Annie
- *Lassie* (1994), as April Porter
- *Step by Step* (1991), series, as J.J.
- *Home Improvement* (1991), series, as Jessica Lutz
- *Baywatch* (1989), series, Actor
- *Evel Knievel on Tour*, Actor
- *Sacrifice*, Actor
- *Nice Fish*, Actor

## Gallery

- ![Michelle Williams](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-f45c68614779.jpg) Michelle Williams — Patrick L., CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/Michelle_Williams_UK_Manchester_By_the_Sea_Premiere.jpg/1280px-Michelle_Williams_UK_Manchester_By_the_Sea_Premiere.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![A producer, Michelle Williams and Casey Affleck at the Manchester by the Sea premiere (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-3eff81b9c3c2.jpg) A producer, Michelle Williams and Casey Affleck at the Manchester by the Sea premiere (2016) — Bex Walton from London, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0d/A_producer%2C_Michelle_Williams_and_Casey_Affleck_at_the_Manchester_by_the_Sea_premiere_%2830199719155%29.jpg/1280px-A_producer%2C_Michelle_Williams_and_Casey_Affleck_at_the_Manchester_by_the_Sea_premiere_%2830199719155%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Presentation ot the film "Wonderstruck" at the Cannes Film Festival (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-5006cb3cd3fa.jpg) Presentation ot the film "Wonderstruck" at the Cannes Film Festival (2017) — Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/Cannes_2017_6.jpg/1280px-Cannes_2017_6.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Presentation ot the film "Wonderstruck" at the Cannes Film Festival (2017)](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-ebb3588ef9e9.jpg) Presentation ot the film "Wonderstruck" at the Cannes Film Festival (2017) — Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/47/Cannes_2017_6_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Cannes_2017_6_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michelle Williams](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-07681fcf4287.jpg) Michelle Williams — Image via TMDB
- ![Michelle Williams](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-66bf3d5f4d50.jpg) Michelle Williams — Image via TMDB
- ![Michelle Williams](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-b0ebfb65e5bf.jpg) Michelle Williams — Image via TMDB
- ![Kenneth Lonergan, Michelle Williams, Casey Affleck and four producers of Manchester by the Sea at the European premiere (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-cd8dd58391dc.jpg) Kenneth Lonergan, Michelle Williams, Casey Affleck and four producers of Manchester by the Sea at the European premiere (2016) — Bex Walton from London, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bd/Kenneth_Lonergan%2C_Michelle_Williams%2C_Casey_Affleck_and_four_producers_of_Manchester_by_the_Sea_at_the_European_premiere_%2830095767452%29.jpg/1280px-Kenneth_Lonergan%2C_Michelle_Williams%2C_Casey_Affleck_and_four_producers_of_Manchester_by_the_Sea_at_the_European_premiere_%2830095767452%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michelle Williams at the Opening Night of "Proof" on Broadway - April 16, 2026](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-2704da825f9f.jpg) Michelle Williams at the Opening Night of "Proof" on Broadway - April 16, 2026 — PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/MichelleWilliams-byPhilipRomano.jpg/1280px-MichelleWilliams-byPhilipRomano.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Michelle Williams](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-2110e4dcfd2e.jpg) Michelle Williams — Image via TMDB
- ![Michelle Williams](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-2918eece4442.jpg) Michelle Williams — Image via TMDB
- ![Michelle Williams](https://film.one/media/person/46820/gallery-a7b341d13562.jpg) Michelle Williams — Image via TMDB

## Awards

### Academy Awards — 0 won, 5 nominated

- 2023: Best Actress (nominated), for *The Fabelmans*
- 2017: Best Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Manchester by the Sea*
- 2012: Best Actress (nominated), for *My Week with Marilyn*
- 2011: Best Actress (nominated), for *Blue Valentine*
- 2006: Best Supporting Actress (nominated), for *Brokeback Mountain*

### Golden Globes — 3 won, 1 nominated

- 2026: Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film (won), for *Dying for Sex*
- 2023: Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama (nominated), for *The Fabelmans*
- 2020: Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film (won), for *Fosse/Verdon*
- 2012: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (won), for *My Week with Marilyn*

### Primetime Emmy Awards — 1 won

- 2019: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie (won), for *Fosse/Verdon*

### SAG Awards — 1 won

- 2026: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie (won), for *Dying for Sex*

### Other awards — 1 won, 1 nominated

- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play 2016: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play (nominated)
- Lucy Award 2000: Lucy Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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