Michelle Williams has revealed how work and motherhood often leave her exhausted.

The Oscar-nominated actress, who starred in movies such as My Week With Marilyn, Brokeback Mountain and Blue Valentine, admitted that juggling being a parent to nine-year-old daughter Matilda Rose with her career tires her out – to the point where she’ll sneak a nap at events.

Michelle Williams for Elle UK
Michelle Williams wears Louis Vuitton for the Elle UK shoot (Kerry Hallihan/Elle UK)

“I feel like most of my life, I’m trying to do two things at once, both to the best of my abilities. So that leaves me feeling pretty exhausted,” she told Elle UK.

Michelle, who graces the front cover of Elle UK’s April issue in several Louis Vuitton outfits, continued: “I’m the person who falls asleep all the time. You invite me over for dinner or to a party, and there’s a whole scrapbook of pictures of me napping. I’ve even been given a nickname because of my snoring.”

Michelle Williams
(Kerry Hallihan/Elle UK)

The 34-year-old star is currently enjoying a break from work. She’ll next be seen in Second World War drama Suite Francaise alongside Kristin Scott Thomas, Ruth Wilson and Margot Robbie.

“I feel like I’m so good at raising a kid when I’m not working. I don’t forget anything. I’ve got everything covered. It’s a real luxury to have a moment when I’m not scrambling,” she said.

(Kerry Hallihan/Elle UK)
(Kerry Hallihan/Elle UK)

Michelle also revealed why she favours films with “heart” over big-budget blockbusters.

“[It's always just been] an instantaneous response that happened while I was reading a script. It’s the only thing I ever went off – not advice, not some picture in terms of placement or strategy – but just a feeling that came off of the page and into my heart. It suits me best to work with friends, and to make something that feels really home-made,” she said.

The April issue of Elle UK goes on sale on March 5.