Michelle Williams Covers 'Marie Claire' February 2011

Michelle Williams graces the cover of Marie Claire‘s February 2011 issue in a Valentino dress and a Tom Binns necklace.

The 32-year-old Blue Valentine actress shared with the mag how her pal Reese Witherspoon changed her perspective on life.

On Reese’s advice in a troubled time: “To give credit where credit is due, I was sharing a difficulty I was experiencing with Reese Witherspoon, and she said, ‘Yes, I understand, but think about how much more difficult this would be without the luxury of a reliable, steady income.”

On a changed perspective on life: “When things are difficult for me as a single parent, I always reflect on how much harder it would be if I didn’t have money�”if I couldn’t afford a babysitter to go to yoga class or out to dinner with a girlfriend.”

Kate Winslet on Michelle: “From a distance, I feel as if I’ve actually been having a secret love affair with Michelle. She and I are quite intimate in my fantasy friendship, built on admiration and respect. I’m talking about her acting, of course!”