“Brokeback Mountain” starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger as two closeted cowboys who leave their wives, played by Anne Hathaway and Williams, for a few days every few years. The film was adapted from Annie Proulx’s novella by Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.

Michelle Williams has spoken out about one of the most shocking Oscar upsets ever: the moment Crash defeated Brokeback Mountain for Best Picture. The romantic tale of two male cowboys directed by Ang Lee was widely expected to claim victory in 2005,

"Crash" winning the Oscar for best picture over "Brokeback Mountain" in 2006 remains one of the most controversial moments in Academy Award history.