Heath Ledger Trivias
Asked BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN co-star Jake Gyllenhaal to be Godfather to his daughter Matilda. (February 22, 2006)
Will be taking a year off from life in front of the camera to spend time at home looking after his baby daughter, Matilda. (February 21, 2006)
Is convinced he won't win the Best Actor Oscar in March, because the other nominees are too good. (February 18, 2006)
Found filming BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN so emotionally draining, he agreed to star in comic period drama CASANOVA to aid his recovery.
Spent hours seriously researching his role for new film CASANOVA - before realizing it was just a comic period drama.
Has hit back at two theaters in Utah and Washington that banned the film, warning opponents of the gay romance that the controversy would only aid its success. (January 12, 2006)
Reveals that his waking hours are now devoted to preparing food and washing up since the birth of his four-week-old baby Matilda – and he actually loves it. (November 30, 2005)
Ledger and Michelle Williams were so desperate to move into their new New York home before the actress gave birth to their daughter Matilda, they flew the seller first class all the way from Australia to sign the paperwork.
Has apologized to the presenters of Australian TV show Sunrise after he ignored reporters' questions and focused on peeling an orange during an interview. (September 3, 2005)
Throws eggs at the paparazzi when he catches them staking him out. (August 24, 2005)
Will take a year off from acting to help when his baby with girlfriend Michelle Williams is born. (August 13, 2005)
Has escaped charges after allegedly tackling a photographer on the set of CANDY due to lack of witnesses. (May 10, 2005)
Is finding his role as a gay cowboy in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN to be his most challenging because he's been ordered to work out for the part. (March 24, 2004)
Has signed on to play the title character in Disney romantic comedy CASANOVA, directed by Lasse Hallstrom. (March 16, 2004)
Is in talks to star in director Ang Lee's adaptation of E Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. (January 15, 2004)
