Naomi Watts, David Lynch and Mulholland Drive

Naomi Watts reveals she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in “Mulholland Drive”: 'He just saw me'
Watts said "the chips were down" and she was "desperate" for work after "10 years into flunking auditions" in Hollywood before Lynch agreed to work with her.
Naomi Watts on ‘Terrifying’ Wildfires, ‘Mulholland Drive’ and Her Friendship With Nicole Kidman
Naomi Watts, 56, is a British actress best known for her roles in the films “Mulholland Drive,” “21 Grams” and “Birdman” and TV’s “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.” She is the author of “Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause” (Crown).
Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts and others share heartfelt tributes to David Lynch: ‘He put me on the map’
With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.
Naomi Watts Nearly Quit Hollywood After ‘Flunking Auditions' for 10 Years and Her Agent Saying ‘You're Too Intense.' Then She Met David Lynch: I Was ‘Desperate'
Naomi Watts revealed on “Live With Kelly and Mark” (via Entertainment Weekly) that she nearly quit acting before she met the late David Lynch, who cast her as the lead in 2001’s “Mulholland Drive.” The film’s critical acclaim and global success turned Watts into a star after “10 years” of “flunking auditions.
Naomi Watts says David Lynch saved her career before she quit acting: ‘Wouldn’t have stayed had I not met him’
Actor Naomi Watts shares how filmmaker David Lynch gave her a career-changing opportunity, just when she was ready to quit acting.

Naomi Watts Promotes Book on Menopause

Naomi Watts, Brooke Shields and Drew Barrymore Have a Girls' Day, Plus Whoopi Goldberg, Andie MacDowell and More
Naomi Watts, Brooke Shields and Drew Barrymore have a girls' day, plus Whoopi Goldberg, Andie MacDowell and more. From Los ...
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Naomi Watts says sex scene with now-husband was so intense it sparked their relationship
Watts and Crudup began dating in 2017 and got married in June 2023. Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known about ...
Naomi Watts Embraces Texture in Tweed Emilia Wickstead Dress for ‘Today’ Appearance, Talks New Book ‘Dare I Say It’
Naomi Watts layered up ahead of her appearance on NBC’s “Today” in New York on Tuesday. The actress stopped by to promote her ...
Naomi Watts Praises Nicole Kidman for Being 'at the Epitome of Her Sexuality in Her 50s': 'Power to Her'
Naomi Watts said friend Nicole Kidman is at the 'absolute tippy-top of her game' and praised the 'Babygirl' actress for being ...
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Naomi Watts was told she ‘would never work again’ if she admitted to being menopausal
“All good relationships at work and at home – and at the doctor’s office ... open image in gallery Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts attend the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker ...
Naomi Watts Praises Her 'Impressive' “All's Fair ”Costar Kim Kardashian: 'I Have So Much Respect for Her'
Ryan Murphy's upcoming legal drama sees Watts, Kardashian, Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson and Niecy Nash-Betts running an ...