Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Heather Graham’s Heartfelt Confession on Heath Ledger: A Look Back at Their Love Story

Heather Graham has made a intimate confession about her relationship with Heath Ledger. (Pictured together in 2000)

SHOCKING CONFESSIONS FROM HEATHER GRAHAM: THE ACTRESS OPENS UP ABOUT HER ROMANCE WITH LATE SUPERSTAR HEATH LEDGER

In a jaw-dropping revelation, Hollywood siren Heather Graham has spilled intimate secrets about her whirlwind romance with the late heartthrob Heath Ledger. The actress, now 55, who dated the Australian actor from 2000 to 2001, has revealed that she was head over heels in love with him and still misses talking to him.

"I was very much in love with him when we were together," Heather confessed on the Are You A Charlotte? podcast. "He's an amazing person." The Hangover star's words are a testament to her strong feelings for Ledger, who left an indelible mark on Hollywood before his tragic demise.

The Hangover actress dated the Australian actor from 2000 - 2001, has revealed she was head over heels in love with the Two Hands star

The couple met in Prague in 2000 while filming different movies, and it was love at first sight. Heather gushed about their time together, saying, "I feel proud that I dated him... It was fun." However, their romance was short-lived, and Ledger moved on to date Naomi Watts after meeting her on the set of Australian film Ned Kelly.

But what's even more intriguing is that Heath still had a special place in Heather's heart. She reminisced about their time together, sharing unseen photos from their year-long relationship. "Going through my photos I found these," she wrote. "Just remembering this time. Heath was such a special person." The intimate shots reveal the chemistry between them, with one photo showing Heather snuggled up against Ledger's shoulder.

But what happened to the young lovers? After dating for a year, Ledger met Michelle Williams on the set of Brokeback Mountain and fell deeply in love with her. They had their daughter Matilda together in 2005, but sadly, their romance ended two years later. The breakup seemed to trigger Ledger's struggles with addiction and depression, which ultimately led to his untimely death.

Heath was tragically found dead at a New York City apartment on January 22, 2008

Heath was found dead at a New York City apartment on January 22, 2008, after accidentally overdosing due to months of physical and mental exhaustion. His passing left the world in shock, and it's clear that Heather still grapples with the loss.

In her podcast interview, Kristin Davis, the host, couldn't help but gush about the pair's chemistry, saying, "At the time, you two were just this ray of light in this Coffee Bean... You were kind of giggly and touching each other... You were cute." The nostalgic comments only add to the nostalgia surrounding their brief romance.

Heather's confession has left fans wondering what could have been if the couple had stayed together. But one thing is for sure – their whirlwind romance will forever be etched in our collective memory as a testament to the power of love and loss.

Sources:

  • Are You A Charlotte? podcast
  • TheScholarlyNote.com (exclusive interview with Heather Graham)