You may have noticed Michelle Williams after adolescence as Jennifer Lindley in the series DAWSON or discovered her in the heart of Wyoming’s mountains alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger in Ang Lee’s BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN. Since the late 1990s, Michelle Williams touched us through her unique sensibility and subtle performances. Whether she worked on television, on the big screen or on stage, tirelessly performing in Hollywood productions, independent feature films and Broadway plays, the actress continues to multiply roles until becoming one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and respected award-winning actresses.
From Wim Wenders to Martin Scorsese, from Todd Haynes to Steven Spielberg, who recently chose her to play his fictional mother in the semi-autobiographical film THE FABELMANS, Michelle Williams imposed herself on screen with a magnetic gesture, as intense as it is delicate. You just have to remember her stunning performances in BLUE VALENTINE, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA or MY WEEK WITH MARYLIN, or to retrace her rich collaboration with independent director Kelly Reichardt (WENDY AND LUCY, MEEK’S CUTOFF, CERTAIN WOMEN, and SHOWING UP) to grasp the whole extent of the dramatic strength she radiates.
After Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett or Kristen Stewart, Deauville now wishes to celebrate the talent of an equally remarkable actress. For its 50th anniversary, the Festival is honored to present the Deauville Talent Award to Michelle Williams.
