Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell Donate Pay to Heath Ledger's Daughter - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-19-2008, 02:39 PM

Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell didn't just complete Heath Ledger’s final film role — they're also donating their pay to the Dark Knight star's daughter.

The three actors played versions of Ledger's character, Tim, in director Terry Gilliam's fantasy epic The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus.

Gilliam, 67, said the actors' decision was "extraordinary! And wonderful."

"And when you’re part of that, you think, ‘Ah, this is maybe why I went into the movies in the beginning. I thought it would be full of wonderful people,’" Britain's The Sun newspaper quoted him saying.

"And we’ve got a movie full of wonderful people who did extraordinary things to help," he added.

Ledger, 28, died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. He had not yet updated his will to include 2-year-old Matilda, his daughter with Brokeback Mountain co-star Michelle Williams.

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MonarC · 08-19-2008, 02:44 PM

How noble of them all.

Brian Damage · 08-19-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MonarC

How noble of them all.

I agree

eltonfan80 · 08-20-2008, 08:03 AM

i agree what sweet thing to do

PrettyinPink55 · 08-20-2008, 11:24 AM

That's so sweet!!!!

Superstar · 08-20-2008, 04:34 PM

While that was a very nice thing to do, I'm sure that Michelle Williams has enough money to give Matilda everything she needs and more. I think they should have donated money to a charity instead, in Matilda's name if needs be. It just seems wasteful to give the money to a family who aren't likely to be struggling to make ends meet in the future.

coffield3 · 08-20-2008, 07:22 PM

Cool!!

Schmoopie · 08-21-2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Squeegee Beckenheim*

While that was a very nice thing to do, I'm sure that Michelle Williams has enough money to give Matilda everything she needs and more. I think they should have donated money to a charity instead, in Matilda's name if needs be. It just seems wasteful to give the money to a family who aren't likely to be struggling to make ends meet in the future.

That's true, but hopefully her mom will use it for a college fund or something. That's very nice of Heath's co-stars to do this. He would be touched, I'm sure!

Andrea

veggie-tari-jenn · 08-29-2008, 09:51 PM

thats a very nice thing too do...awesome

08-19-2008, 02:39 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell Donate Pay to Heath Ledger's Daughter Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell didn't just complete Heath Ledger’s final film role — they're also donating their pay to the Dark Knight star's daughter. The three actors played versions of Ledger's character, Tim, in director Terry Gilliam's fantasy epic The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus. Gilliam, 67, said the actors' decision was "extraordinary! And wonderful." "And when you’re part of that, you think, ‘Ah, this is maybe why I went into the movies in the beginning. I thought it would be full of wonderful people,’" Britain's The Sun newspaper quoted him saying. "And we’ve got a movie full of wonderful people who did extraordinary things to help," he added. Ledger, 28, died in January from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. He had not yet updated his will to include 2-year-old Matilda, his daughter with Brokeback Mountain co-star Michelle Williams. http://community.tvguide.com/blog-en...rell/800045150
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Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	While that was a very nice thing to do, I'm sure that Michelle Williams has enough money to give Matilda everything she needs and more. I think they should have donated money to a charity instead, in Matilda's name if needs be. It just seems wasteful to give the money to a family who aren't likely to be struggling to make ends meet in the future.

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veggie-tari-jenn SARCASTIC COUPON PRINCESS!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 1,882	thats a very nice thing too do...awesome