2023. Until that time, her mother, actress Michelle Williams, will hold the statuette in trust for Matilda. Ledger's family attended the ceremony. His parents and sister accepted the award on stage on his behalf. References External links Official websites Academy Awards official website Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official website (run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) News resources The Oscars, 2009 BBC News CNN Awards Spotlight: Academy Awards The Envelope.com with contributions by Paul Sheehan Behind the times: the nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards World Socialist Web Site Arts Review Analysis 2008 Academy Awards Winners and History Filmsite Academy Awards, USA: 2009 Internet Movie Database Other resources Academy Awards ceremonies 2008 film awards 2009 in Los Angeles 2009 in American cinema 2009 awards in the United States February 2009 events in the United States