Heath Ledger splits from Michelle

03-09-2007 11:30

Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams have reportedly split.The couple, who have a 23-month-old daughter Matilda together, battled to save their "rocky" relationship for the sake of their child but decided to part ways for good several weeks ago.A source told People magazine: "It was rocky for a while. They did what they could to make it work. The split was amicable." Heath and Michelle began dating after meeting on the set of 'Brokeback Mountain' in 2004.Fellow 'Brokeback Mountain' star Jake Gyllenhaal revealed the pair were instantly attracted to each other.He said: "I remember being in rehearsals, and the two of them made eyes for each other. There were immediate sparks."Michelle gave birth to Matilda as the couple were promoting 'Brokeback Mountain' and Heath, 28, called her the "perfect mom".