Mel Gibson Regrets He Couldn’t Save Heath Ledger after Allegedly Cutting Ties With Him: “Maybe I coulda called him”
Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger’s profound friendship was always in the spotlight. Their bond resonated deeply, especially when they shared the screen on the cinematic masterpiece, The Patriot. Their on-screen chemistry mirrored the genuine connection they shared off-screen. However, an unforeseen storm ruined their bond when Ledger did something going against his friend Mel Gibson’s advice.
Despite having disagreements, the passing of the Joker star broke Mel Gibson’s heart badly. The loss of a friend comes with regrets in Mel Gibson’s life. This tragic loss left Mel Gibson in profound sadness for not being able to prevent Ledger’s dreadful fate.
Remembering The Unfinished Bond Between Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger
Fans beloved Joker star Heath Ledger’s ultimate end came On January 22nd, 2008. After this, Ledger’s long-time friend Mel Gibson found profound regrets in his heart. The regrets intensified for holding grudges against Heath Ledger after a disagreement. But, after the actor’s passing, Gibson shared his heartfelt consolation and regret in a poignant interview. In February, Gibson told Jimmy Kimmel, (via The Things)
“Maybe I coulda called him… When you see sort of an impending tragedy or something that might go wrong, it just felt like I should do something about it.”
Mel Gibson expressed deep sorrow and regret for missing the opportunity to reconcile with his friend after their disagreement. According to Mel Gibson, he should have called his friend once. But now this regret became a major miss for his lifetime.
Along with the regrets Gibson also shared his doubts on Heath Ledger’s sudden accident. Gibson believed that Ledger’s demise didn’t come due to an accident. In this introspective moment, Mel Gibson voiced his major wish to have Ledger remain by his side, longing to do more future projects together. Even after so many years of Ledgers’s demise, his vibrant personality and famous on-screen characters are still alive in the hearts of his devoted fans and friends.
How Heath Ledger’s Career Choice Ruin Gibson-Ledger Bond?
The friendship between two talented actors Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger intensified along with their on-screen chemistry in the movie The Portrait, in the year 2000. Ledger and Gibson’s bond deepened through the collaborative tapestry of the movie’s production. But that’s not all. A few years later, the profound bond between these two legends fell apart with a heated disagreement. This heartbreaking incident happened when Heather Ledge was offered to be starring in Brokeback Mountain as Ennis del Mar.
In a twist of fate, Ledger’s friend Mel Gibson was not so convinced by this opportunity and advised him not to take it. Ultimately, Ledger chose the role of Ennis del Mar over his friendship with Mel Gibson. But their separation surely broke Heath Ledger’s heart. However, The Dark Knight star Heath Ledger’s pivotal career move somehow brought the demise of Gibson-Ledger’s profound friendship.
