Naomi Watts Nearly Quit Hollywood

Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Joining David Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’
Naomi Watts said on Tuesday that she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in Mulholland Drive.
Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Being Cast In David Lynch's ‘Mulholland Drive': "He Was Very Instrumental To Me"
Naomi Watts remembers David Lynch and how “instrumental” he was in her Hollywood career. In a new interview, the Mulholland Drive star revealed how the filmmaker kept her from quitting acting. “[Lynch] was very instrumental to me even being in America,
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 reveals why she almost quit Hollywood
Naomi Watts credits the late David Lynch with saving her Hollywood career. The "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" star shared that the director — whose family announced his passing on Jan. 16 — rescued her stalled career by casting her in 2001’s Mulholland Drive.
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 Says She 'Spent So Much Money' Trying to Conceive During Her Relationship with Liev Schreiber
Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause,' actress Naomi Watts shares the intimate details of her infertility journey ...
Naomi Watts’ Kids: How Many Children the Actress Has
Below, get to know Naomi Watts’ kids, Sasha and Kai Schreiber.
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Naomi Watts Reveals Comment from Trainer That Made Her Start 'Hiding' Her Thighs
Naomi Watts is opening up about her body image struggles. In her new book, Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About ...
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 Revealed the "Most Romantic" Thing Billy Crudup Has Said—And It's Surprising
Watts experienced a laundry list of side effects, including night sweats, migraines, mood swings, dry skin, urinary tract ...
Naomi Watts’ Memoir: Her Book’s Release Date & More
Naomi Watts’ memoir is titled, Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause, and it will be available on ...
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 ...
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Naomi Watts Wore the Most 2025 Version of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Go-To Shoes
“The View” hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Anna Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin appeared on the Jan. 21 episode of the ABC ...
Naomi Watts on ‘Terrifying’ Wildfires, ‘Mulholland Drive’ and Her Friendship With Nicole Kidman
The actress talks about the Los Angeles area blazes, as well as her childhood and her new book on menopause.
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 ...
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Naomi Watts Praised Nicole Kidman for Being at the Peak of Her Sexuality in Her 50s
Naomi Watts couldn't help but rave about her good friend and fellow performer Nicole Kidman during a recent interview. Watts, ...