Michelle Williams (actress)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Michelle Williams (actress). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Michelle Williams is an American actress celebrated for her work in independent films, often with dark or tragic themes. She's received critical acclaim, including three Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. She's also garnered nominations for five Academy Awards and a Tony Award, highlighting her versatility and talent across film and theater.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1997: Roles in Killing Mr. Griffin, A Thousand Acres and Robbins World Cup Championship

In 1997, Michelle Williams had minor roles in the television film Killing Mr. Griffin and the drama A Thousand Acres. She also entered the Robbins World Cup Championship, becoming the first woman to win the title.

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2005: Breakthrough Role in Brokeback Mountain

In 2005, Michelle Williams had her breakthrough role in Ang Lee's drama Brokeback Mountain, receiving a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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2005: Academy Award Nomination for Brokeback Mountain

In 2005, Michelle Williams received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'Brokeback Mountain'.

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2008: Critical Acclaim for Wendy and Lucy

In 2008, Michelle Williams received critical acclaim for her role in the independent drama Wendy and Lucy.

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2010: Blue Valentine Premieres at Sundance

In 2010, "Blue Valentine", a romantic drama starring Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. She received Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations for her performance.

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2010: Academy Award Nomination for Blue Valentine

In 2010, Michelle Williams received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for 'Blue Valentine'.

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2011: Portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in My Week with Marilyn

In 2011, Michelle Williams portrayed Marilyn Monroe in "My Week with Marilyn", a drama depicting the production of "The Prince and the Showgirl". She researched Monroe extensively and received a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination for her performance.

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2011: Golden Globe for My Week with Marilyn

In 2011, Michelle Williams won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the drama My Week with Marilyn.

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2016: Academy Award Nomination for Manchester by the Sea

In 2016, Michelle Williams received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'Manchester by the Sea'.

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2016: Critical Acclaim for Manchester by the Sea

In 2016, Michelle Williams received critical acclaim for her role in the independent drama Manchester by the Sea.

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2016: Return to Film with Certain Women and Manchester by the Sea

In 2016, Michelle Williams returned to film with roles in "Certain Women" and "Manchester by the Sea". She received her fourth Oscar nomination for "Manchester by the Sea".

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2016: Blackbird Revival on Stage

In 2016, Michelle Williams starred in a revival of David Harrower's play "Blackbird", playing a woman confronting a man for sexually abusing her as a child. She received a Tony Award nomination for her performance.

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2016: Starred in Blackbird on Broadway

In 2016, Michelle Williams starred in the drama Blackbird on Broadway, receiving a Tony Award nomination.

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2017: Leading Role in All the Money in the World

In 2017, Michelle Williams starred in "All the Money in the World", playing Gail Harris, whose son is kidnapped. She reshot her scenes with Christopher Plummer after Kevin Spacey was replaced. She received her fifth Golden Globe nomination for the role.

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2017: Golden Globe Nomination for All the Money in the World

In 2017, Michelle Williams was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama for 'All the Money in the World'.

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2019: After the Wedding and Fosse/Verdon

In 2019, Michelle Williams starred in "After the Wedding", a remake of a Danish film. She also played Gwen Verdon in the FX miniseries "Fosse/Verdon", winning a Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award for her role.

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2019: Golden Globe and Emmy for Fosse/Verdon

In 2019, Michelle Williams won a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award for her role as Gwen Verdon in the miniseries Fosse/Verdon.

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2019: Won Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award for Fosse/Verdon

In 2019, Michelle Williams won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for 'Fosse/Verdon'.

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2022: Academy Award Nomination for The Fabelmans

In 2022, Michelle Williams received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for 'The Fabelmans'.

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2022: Starring in Showing Up and The Fabelmans

In 2022, Michelle Williams starred in two critically acclaimed films. She starred in 'Showing Up', her fourth collaboration with Kelly Reichardt, and played Mitzi Fabelman in Steven Spielberg's semi-autobiographical film 'The Fabelmans', receiving nominations for several awards for her performance in 'The Fabelmans'.

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2022: Voted One of the Greatest Actors of All Time

In 2022, Michelle Williams was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire magazine.

2024: Won Golden Globe for Dying for Sex

In 2024, Michelle Williams won the Golden Globe Award for 'Dying for Sex'.

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2025: Return to Acting with Dying for Sex

In 2025, Michelle Williams returned to acting with the FX miniseries 'Dying for Sex', based on the podcast of the same name, earning Emmy Award and Actor Award nominations and winning a Golden Globe Award for her performance.

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