Hollywood actress Michelle Williams (44) revealed that she had obtained her youngest child through a surrogate instead of giving birth herself in a public setting.
On the 21st (local time), according to ABC News and People magazine, Williams appeared on the late-night TV talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on the night of the 18th and shared family stories she had not disclosed before.
On that day, guest host Tiffany Haddish praised Williams' figure as she walked on stage, saying, 'It doesn't look like you've had a baby.' In response, Williams said, 'If that's the case, then I have to give a big thanks to Kristen,' adding, 'Because this last baby did not come through my body.'
She continued, 'The miracle of our little daughter is thanks to Kristen,' and said, 'She might be watching right now, thank you, Kristen,' addressing the woman presumed to be the surrogate.
People magazine reported that this is the first time Williams has publicly mentioned her experience with surrogacy.
Williams gave birth to her first daughter, Matilda Rose Ledger (currently 19), with her former partner, the late Heath Ledger, whom she met in the 2005 film 'Brokeback Mountain.'
She later had three children with her current husband, Thomas Kail. According to People magazine, these three children were born in 2020, 2022, and 2025, respectively.
During the Jimmy Kimmel Live show, Williams stated, 'I have three kids under the age of 5 at home,' and mentioned, 'I am looking for ways to balance work and life.'
She added, 'Many people talk about self-care, but I just wonder when that is possible. I am a working mom. I already feel guilty about (taking time away from my kids), so I don't want to take more time from them (with mom), but at the same time, I also know I need to recharge my energy.'
Williams disclosed that she has 'found a way' by visiting a 'bureaucratically established' Social Security office to have time alone.
She added, 'They will make you wait in complete silence for at least an hour,' which elicited laughter from the audience.