Oscar-nominated for the third time, take a look back at the star's career moments
What: My Week With Marilyn
When: 2011
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Michelle Williams
Williams tackled her biggest challenge to date when she transformed into Hollywood screen legend Marilyn Monroe. The role has garnered her a Golden Globe award and a Best Actress Oscar nomination - and we're convinced it's helped shape her enviable off-screen style.
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What: Meek's Cutoff
When: 2010
The actress hit the Oregon trail circa 1845 in this Western indie flick directed by Kelly Reichardt.
When: 2010
The actress hit the Oregon trail circa 1845 in this Western indie flick directed by Kelly Reichardt.
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What: Blue Valentine
When: 2010
The indie darling earned her first Best Actress Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of exasperated wife Cindy opposite Ryan Gosling in Blue Valentine.
When: 2010
The indie darling earned her first Best Actress Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of exasperated wife Cindy opposite Ryan Gosling in Blue Valentine.
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What: Shutter Island
When: 2009
The actress was handpicked by director Martin Scorcese to play the role of Leonardo DiCaprio's deceased - but all too present - wife in this psychological thriller.
When: 2009
The actress was handpicked by director Martin Scorcese to play the role of Leonardo DiCaprio's deceased - but all too present - wife in this psychological thriller.
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What: Deception
When: 2008
Williams played the female lead - a seductress named 'S' - in this thriller with Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman.
When: 2008
Williams played the female lead - a seductress named 'S' - in this thriller with Ewan McGregor and Hugh Jackman.
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What: Wendy and Lucy
When: 2008
Proving her acting talents in indie director Kelly Reichardt's melancholy film about a girl who experiences a series of setbacks, Williams shows that she doesn't need a full face of war paint and a stylish coif to hold an audience captive.
When: 2008
Proving her acting talents in indie director Kelly Reichardt's melancholy film about a girl who experiences a series of setbacks, Williams shows that she doesn't need a full face of war paint and a stylish coif to hold an audience captive.
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What: Brokeback Mountain
When: 2005
Williams met her future partner and father of her daughter, Matilda, on the set of Ang Lee's provocative film about two cowboys who pursue a forbidden love affair. Her role as Ledger's on-screen wife, Alma, also earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination from the Academy.
When: 2005
Williams met her future partner and father of her daughter, Matilda, on the set of Ang Lee's provocative film about two cowboys who pursue a forbidden love affair. Her role as Ledger's on-screen wife, Alma, also earned her a Best Supporting Actress nomination from the Academy.
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What: I'm Not There
When: 2007
The star's supporting role as Coco Rivington in this film, where six different actors play Bob Dylan, wasn't her most memorable on-screen acting moment, but her take on swinging sixties style is pitch-perfect.
When: 2007
The star's supporting role as Coco Rivington in this film, where six different actors play Bob Dylan, wasn't her most memorable on-screen acting moment, but her take on swinging sixties style is pitch-perfect.
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What: Land of Plenty
When: 2004
Director Wim Wenders cast Williams as Lana in this exploration of post-9/11 malaise.
When: 2004
Director Wim Wenders cast Williams as Lana in this exploration of post-9/11 malaise.
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What: A Hole in One
When: 2004
In this quirky flick, Williams played a 1950s suburban girl who starts to question her sanity... and decides she wants a lobotomy. Things aren't all bad - that net veil is divine.
When: 2004
In this quirky flick, Williams played a 1950s suburban girl who starts to question her sanity... and decides she wants a lobotomy. Things aren't all bad - that net veil is divine.
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Michelle Williams
What: The Station Agent
When: 2003
The actress played a librarian opposite Peter Dinklage in this BAFTA-winning indie flick.
When: 2003
The actress played a librarian opposite Peter Dinklage in this BAFTA-winning indie flick.
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What: Prozac Nation
When: 2002
Williams starred opposite Christina Ricci as Harvard pal Ruby in this exploration of depression and drug abuse based on Elizabeth Wurtzel's acclaimed book.
When: 2002
Williams starred opposite Christina Ricci as Harvard pal Ruby in this exploration of depression and drug abuse based on Elizabeth Wurtzel's acclaimed book.
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What: Me Without You
When: 2001
Williams tries her hand at a British accent as we see her play Brighton girl Holly, and witness the trials and tribulations she goes through with best friend Marina (played by Anna Friel).
When: 2001
Williams tries her hand at a British accent as we see her play Brighton girl Holly, and witness the trials and tribulations she goes through with best friend Marina (played by Anna Friel).
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What: Halloween H2O: 20 Years Later
When: 1998
Williams made the leap from small to big screen with a role in this slasher flick, where she mastered the art of screaming in fear. Who would have known it would be the start of such a rich and lauded film career?
When: 1998
Williams made the leap from small to big screen with a role in this slasher flick, where she mastered the art of screaming in fear. Who would have known it would be the start of such a rich and lauded film career?
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What: Dawson's Creek
When:1998-2003
The actress made her small screen debut playing girl-with-a-past Jen as one of the key quartet - alongside Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek and Joshua Jackson - on this hit teen show chronicling four friends and their relationships.
When:1998-2003
The actress made her small screen debut playing girl-with-a-past Jen as one of the key quartet - alongside Katie Holmes, James Van Der Beek and Joshua Jackson - on this hit teen show chronicling four friends and their relationships.
