Michelle Williams born on September 9th 1980 in Kalispel Montana is an actress known for her remarkable emotional depth and range Williams gained early recognition for her role in the TV series Dawson's Creek 1998 to 2003 but it was her work in films like Brokeback Mountain 2005 and Blue Valentine 2010 that established her as a leading actress her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn 2011 earned her an Academy Award nomination highlighting her ability to convey complex characters with Nuance Williams has continued to shine with powerful performances in Manchester by the sea