An overview of the childhood and early education of Naomi Watts, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Naomi Watts is a British actress recognized for her performances, primarily in independent films characterized by dark or tragic themes. She has garnered critical acclaim and received numerous nominations, including two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, highlighting her contributions to the film industry.
Naomi Watts connected with Kelly Clarkson over kids' fashion advice. Her daughter Kai critiqued Met Gala outfits. Watts inspired retro jeans trend for Spring 2026, starting at $30.
Christina Stead's novel "For Love Alone", on which the 1986 film debut of Naomi Watts was based, was published in 1945.
Peter Watts, Naomi Watts' father, was born in 1946. He worked as a road manager and audio engineer with Pink Floyd.
Naomi Ellen Watts was born in September 1968, in Shoreham, Kent, England, the daughter of Myfanwy (Miv) Edwards and Peter Watts.
In August 1976, Peter Watts, Naomi Watts' father, was found dead in London of an apparent heroin overdose. Naomi was nearly eight years old.
In 1978, Naomi Watts' mother remarried and moved with her children to Suffolk, where Watts attended Thomas Mills High School.
In 1982, when Naomi Watts was 14, her family moved to Sydney, Australia, where her mother established a career in the film business.
In 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami occurred, which later served as the basis for the 2012 film The Impossible starring Naomi Watts.
In 2006, Naomi Watts became a goodwill ambassador for Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), helping to raise awareness of issues relating to the disease.
In 2006, Naomi Watts converted to Buddhism after becoming interested in the religion during the shooting of "The Painted Veil" and became a proponent of Transcendental Meditation.
In December 2009, Naomi Watts met United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a public event commemorating World AIDS Day 2009, highlighting her role as a goodwill ambassador.
In 2011, Naomi Watts attended a charity polo match in New York City with Hugh Jackman and Isla Fisher to raise money for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
In 2012, Naomi Watts became an ambassador for Pantene's Beautiful Lengths, a program that donates real-hair wigs to women with cancer.
In September 2016, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber announced their split after 11 years together.
In 2016, Naomi Watts became the honorary president of Glantraeth F.C., a small football club in Malltraeth, Anglesey, Wales, near her grandparents' farm.
In 2016, Naomi Watts collaborated with Sportscraft and children's charity Barnardos to produce a range of namesake coats, with a percentage of sales going to the charity, and photographed for Bulgari's "Raise Your Hand" campaign.
In November 2018, Naomi Watts hosted the Worldwide Orphans 14th Annual Gala in NYC, and teamed up with McDonald's as a McHappy Day ambassador in Sydney.
In 2023, Naomi Watts married actor Billy Crudup, after separating from Liev Schreiber, with whom she shares two children.
In June 2024, Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup celebrated their wedding in a second ceremony in Mexico with their family.
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