The late actor minced no words in condemning the backlash at a time when portraying gay characters was viewed as a potential career killer.

The following year, Jake revealed that Heath even refused to present at the 2006 Oscars — the same year that Brokeback Mountain was nominated for eight Academy awards — because an anti-gay ...

Fifteen years ago, Jake Gyllenhaal starred alongside Heath Ledger in the critically acclaimed film "Brokeback Mountain," a same-sex love story he said "meant so much to us." "It opened tons of ...

Michelle Williams reminisced on her relationship with late ex Heath Ledger—with whom she shares daughter Matilda Ledger, 19—before the Brokeback Mountain star died from an accidental overdose in 2008.

Michelle Williams reflects on her 'special' ex, Heath Ledger, and their daughter, Matilda Ledger, with 'Armchair Expert' ...

Paul Mescal is not courting the immediate comparisons that have been made between his new film with Josh O’Connor, and ...

Brokeback Mountain‘s 2005 release delivered many indelible moments, including the above line uttered during a particularly wrenching scene between Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger‘s star ...

A resurfaced clip has fans mourning the late Heath Ledger all over again. The Oscar-winning actor had no qualms about portraying a gay cowboy in “Brokeback Mountain,” but did have gripes with ...

A resurfaced clip has fans mourning the late Heath Ledger all over again. The Oscar-winning actor had no qualms about portraying a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain, but did have gripes with the ...