Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Michelle Williams Joins Parenting Milestones with Fourth Child via Surrogate!

Michelle Williams (seen in LA back in June) has welcomed her fourth child which was the first that was born via surrogate

Michelle Williams' Secret to Juggling Fame and Motherhood Revealed: Exclusive Interview

In a candid conversation on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michelle Williams opened up about her life as a working mom of three young children, including her newborn baby born via surrogate. The multi-time Oscar-nominated actress, 44, who has been making waves in Hollywood for decades, shared intimate details about her journey and revealed the secret to maintaining a work-life balance.

Michelle's household is now filled with laughter and energy as she welcomed her fourth child, with husband Thomas Kail, 48. The couple, married since 2020, are now proud parents of three under five: four-year-old son Hart, whose arrival was announced earlier this year, and the new addition to their family, whose sex Michelle hinted at during the interview. "Thanks to Christine," she beamed, praising her surrogate, "I have three under 5 at home."

This is the third baby the 44-year-old multi-time Oscar nominated actress shares with husband Thomas Kail, 48; the two are seen together in New York back in April

The actress's journey to motherhood has been no easy feat. Her daughter Matilda, 19, was born with late Oscar-winning actor Heath Ledger, who tragically passed away in 2008. Michelle shared about the emotional rollercoaster of raising a child without her partner, saying, "It's tough. You're always thinking, 'What would he do?' But you have to be strong and figure it out on your own."

Michelle has been open about her struggles as a working mom, but it seems she's finally found a balance that works for her. When asked about self-care, she quipped, "I hear people talking about taking time for themselves, but I'm just wondering when? As a working mom, you're already guilty about leaving the kids, so you don't want to take more time away from them."

In a rare moment of levity, Michelle revealed her go-to self-care activity: visiting government offices. "It's actually really fun," she said with a chuckle. "I love saying, 'Sorry, honey, but one day you'll grow up and get a job. You'll pay taxes and need a social security number.'"

She made the revelation during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday with guest host Tiffany Haddish

As the actress juggles her acting career with motherhood, fans are eager to see how she manages it all. With a new baby on board, Michelle's plate is full, but she's determined to make it work. "I'm trying to figure out the life-work balance," she confessed. "But I think it's about finding moments of joy in the chaos."

Michelle's husband Thomas Kail has been her rock throughout this journey, supporting her every step of the way. As a theatre director and producer, he's no stranger to the spotlight, having worked on hit shows like Hamilton and In the Heights. The couple's love story is one for the ages – they met while working in the industry and tied the knot in 2020.

As fans await Michelle's next project, she's taking time to focus on her family and figure out this new chapter of motherhood. With a growing tribe at home and a successful career on the horizon, it's clear that Michelle Williams is ready for whatever life throws her way.

The former Dawson's Creek star praised her surrogate while also seemingly hinting at the sex of her new child as she replied: 'Then I've got to give a big shout out to Christine, cuz this last baby did not come through my body. It's by visiting our fine local establishments of government bureaucracy'

Sources:

TheScholarlyNote.com

Michelle Williams' Instagram account (@michwilliams)

She shares two other children with theatre director and television producer Kail including four-year-old son Hart and a second child born sometime in 2022 whose name has yet to be revealed (the family are seen together in New York in January)