History of Naomi Watts in Timeline
Naomi Watts is a British actress recognized for her roles in independent films, often with dark or tragic themes. She has earned numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, solidifying her presence in the entertainment industry.
1975: Chuck Wepner's fight with Muhammad Ali
In 2016, Naomi Watts played Linda, the second wife of heavyweight boxer Chuck Wepner, in "The Bleeder", which revolved around Wepner's life and his 1975 fight with Muhammad Ali.
1983: De Lift Film Release
In 1983, director Dick Maas released the film De Lift which was later remade by him as The Shaft in 2001 starring Naomi Watts.
1990: Original Twin Peaks series
Naomi Watts appeared in "Twin Peaks", a limited event television series and a continuation of the 1990 show of the same name, which was broadcast on Showtime in 2017.
1997: Original Film Release of Funny Games
In 1997, Michael Haneke's film Funny Games was originally released, and was later remade in 2007 starring Naomi Watts.
2001: Starred in Short Films and The Shaft
In 2001, Naomi Watts starred in the short films Never Date an Actress and Ellie Parker. She also appeared in the horror film The Shaft, which is director Dick Maas's remake of his 1983 film De Lift.
2001: Screening of Ellie Parker short film at Sundance Film Festival
The short film Ellie Parker, starring Naomi Watts, was screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001. Over the next four years, it was expanded into a feature-length production released in 2005.
August 2002: Start of Relationship with Heath Ledger
In August 2002, Naomi Watts began a relationship with Australian actor Heath Ledger.
2002: Starred in The Ring
In 2002, Naomi Watts starred in The Ring, an English-language remake of the Japanese horror film Ring. She portrayed Rachel Keller, a journalist investigating deaths linked to a mysterious videotape.
2003: Starred in Ned Kelly and Le Divorce
In 2003, Naomi Watts starred in the Australian film Ned Kelly and the Merchant-Ivory film Le Divorce. In Le Divorce, she portrayed Roxeanne de Persand, a pregnant poet.
2003: Starred in 21 Grams
In 2003, Naomi Watts starred in the psychological drama 21 Grams, earning multiple award nominations, including her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She portrayed Cristina Peck, a grief-stricken widow.
May 2004: End of Relationship with Heath Ledger
In May 2004, Naomi Watts's relationship with Australian actor Heath Ledger ended.
2004: Starred in Films alongside Mark Ruffalo and Sean Penn
In 2004, Naomi Watts starred in the independent film We Don't Live Here Anymore with Mark Ruffalo, and reunited with Sean Penn in The Assassination of Richard Nixon. She also appeared in the comedy I Heart Huckabees.
2004: Indian Ocean Tsunami
In 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami occurred. Naomi Watts starred in The Impossible (2012) which was based on the true story of María Belón and her family's experience of the tsunami.
2005: Start of Relationship with Liev Schreiber
In 2005, Naomi Watts began a relationship with American actor Liev Schreiber.
2005: Starred in Ellie Parker
In 2005, Naomi Watts headlined and produced the semi-autobiographical drama Ellie Parker, depicting the struggle of an Australian actress in Hollywood. The film began as a short film that was screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2001.
2005: Starred in The Ring Two and King Kong
In 2005, Naomi Watts starred in The Ring Two, the sequel to The Ring, and in the remake of King Kong as Ann Darrow. King Kong became her most commercially successful film to date.
2006: Goodwill Ambassador for Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
In 2006, Naomi Watts became a goodwill ambassador for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, helping to raise awareness of issues related to the disease.
2006: Conversion to Buddhism
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.
2006: Starred in The Painted Veil and Inland Empire
In 2006, Naomi Watts starred in The Painted Veil, based on the novel by Somerset Maugham. She also provided the voice of Suzie Rabbit in David Lynch's Inland Empire.
2007: New face of David Yurman
In 2006, Naomi Watts was announced as the new face of David Yurman jewelers. Her photoshoot was featured in the 2007 Pirelli Calendar.
2007: Birth of First Child
In 2007, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber's son was born.
2007: Starred in Eastern Promises and Funny Games
In 2007, Naomi Watts starred in David Cronenberg's Eastern Promises and Michael Haneke's Funny Games. In Funny Games, she played a mother held hostage by teenagers and was also a producer.
2007: Featured in Pirelli Calendar
In 2007, Naomi Watts' photoshoot as the new face of David Yurman jewelers was featured in the Pirelli Calendar.
2008: Birth of Second Child
In 2008, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber's daughter, Kai Schreiber, who is transgender, was born.
2008: Endorsement Deal with Thierry Mugler's Angel Fragrance
In 2008, Naomi Watts became the ambassador for Thierry Mugler's Angel fragrance.
December 2009: Meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
On December 1, 2009, Naomi Watts met with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a public event commemorating World AIDS Day 2009.
2009: Starred in The International and Mother and Child
In 2009, Naomi Watts returned to acting after a hiatus, starring in The International alongside Clive Owen and in the drama Mother and Child.
2010: Campaign for Ann Taylor
In 2010, Naomi Watts appeared in a campaign for Ann Taylor.
2010: Starred in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and Fair Game
In 2010, Naomi Watts starred in Woody Allen's You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, which opened at the Cannes Film Festival, and in the biographical thriller Fair Game, marking her third film with Sean Penn.
2010: Attendance at Charity Polo Match for Haiti Earthquake Victims
In 2011, Naomi Watts attended a charity polo match in New York City with Hugh Jackman and Isla Fisher, to raise money for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2011: Eva Mendes overtakes Angel Fragrance Role
In 2011, Eva Mendes overtook the role as ambassador to Thierry Mugler's Angel fragrance, previously held by Naomi Watts. Watts and Mendes later fronted a campaign for Pantene hair care products.
2011: Appeared in Dream House and J. Edgar
In 2011, Naomi Watts appeared in the psychological horror film Dream House with Daniel Craig and in Clint Eastwood's biographical drama J. Edgar with Leonardo DiCaprio.
2011: Attendance at Charity Polo Match for Haiti Earthquake Victims
In 2011, Naomi Watts attended a charity polo match in New York City with Hugh Jackman and Isla Fisher, to raise money for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2012: Ambassador for Pantene's Beautiful Lengths
In 2012, Naomi Watts became an ambassador for Pantene's Beautiful Lengths, a program that donates real-hair wigs to women with cancer.
2012: Starred in The Impossible
In 2012, Naomi Watts starred in The Impossible, a disaster drama based on the true story of María Belón and her family's experience of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. She played the lead role as Maria Bennett.
2013: Starred in Adore and Movie 43
In 2013, Naomi Watts starred in Adore with Robin Wright and in the anthology comedy Movie 43. Movie 43 was universally panned by critics.
2013: Starred in Sunlight Jr. and Diana
In 2013, Naomi Watts starred in the independent drama Sunlight Jr. with Matt Dillon and portrayed the title role in Diana, a biographical drama about Diana, Princess of Wales. Diana was released amid controversy and was a critical flop.
2014: Release of Birdman, St. Vincent, and While We're Young
In 2014, Naomi Watts starred in Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)", playing an actress. The film won four Academy Awards, and the cast, including Watts, won a Screen Actors Guild Award. Also in 2014, two other projects starring Watts were screened at the Toronto International Film Festival: the dramedy "St. Vincent", where she played a Russian prostitute and earned a SAG Award nomination, and "While We're Young", where she starred alongside Ben Stiller.
2014: New Face of L'Oréal
In 2014, Naomi Watts was announced as a new 'face' of L'Oréal.
2014: FCCA Award for Best Actress
In 2014, Naomi Watts won the FCCA Award for Best Actress for her role in Adore.
2015: Release of Insurgent
In 2015, Naomi Watts played Evelyn Johnson-Eaton in "Insurgent", the second film in The Divergent Series. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success.
2015: Premiere of The Sea of Trees at Cannes Film Festival
In 2015, Naomi Watts starred in Gus Van Sant's mystery drama "The Sea of Trees" which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. The film was heavily panned by critics and audiences alike, though Watts's performance received some commendation.
2015: Screening of Demolition and Three Generations at Toronto International Film Festival
In 2015, Naomi Watts starred in two films that screened at the Toronto International Film Festival: "Demolition", where she played a customer service representative, and "Three Generations", where she played the mother of a young transgender man.
March 2016: Release of Allegiant
On March 18, 2016, Naomi Watts reprised her role as Evelyn Johnson-Eaton in "Allegiant", the third installment of The Divergent Series. The film received negative reviews and had lackluster box office sales.
September 2016: Split from Liev Schreiber
On September 26, 2016, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber announced their split after 11 years together.
2016: Honorary President of Glantraeth F.C.
In 2016, Naomi Watts became the honorary president of Glantraeth F.C., a small football club in Malltraeth, Anglesey, Wales, near her grandparents' farm.
2016: Collaboration with Sportscraft and Barnardos
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. She was also photographed for Bulgari's digital campaign "Raise Your Hand".
2016: Foundation of Onda Beauty
In 2016, Naomi Watts founded the skincare company Onda Beauty.
2016: Roles in The Bleeder and Shut In
In 2016, Naomi Watts played Linda, the wife of Chuck Wepner, in the biographical sport drama "The Bleeder". Also in 2016, she headlined the thriller "Shut In", playing a psychologist. The latter received negative reviews.
May 2017: Release of Three Generations
After being pulled from the schedule days before its initial release, "Three Generations", starring Naomi Watts, was released in selected theaters in May 2017.
2017: Roles in Twin Peaks, Gypsy, The Book of Henry, and The Glass Castle
In 2017, Naomi Watts appeared in "Twin Peaks", starred in the Netflix drama series "Gypsy" (also executive producing it, though it was cancelled after one season), and appeared in the films "The Book of Henry" and "The Glass Castle".
2017: Start of Relationship with Billy Crudup
In 2017, Naomi Watts began dating American actor Billy Crudup after they met on the set of the Netflix drama series "Gypsy".
November 2018: Hosting Worldwide Orphans 14th Annual Gala and McHappy Day Ambassador
In November 2018, Naomi Watts hosted the Worldwide Orphans 14th Annual Gala in NYC and served as a McHappy Day ambassador for McDonald's, making a special appearance in Sydney.
2019: Role as Gretchen Carlson in The Loudest Voice
In 2019, Naomi Watts portrayed Gretchen Carlson in the Showtime miniseries "The Loudest Voice", which focused on Roger Ailes's sexual harassment of Carlson.
2020: Campaign for Fendi
In 2020, Naomi Watts appeared in a campaign for Fendi.
January 2021: Early Investor in Thirteen Lune
In January 2021, Naomi Watts was announced as an early investor in Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce site focused on makeup, skincare, haircare and wellness products owned by people of color and ally brands.
October 2022: Launch of Stripes, a Beauty and Wellness Brand
In October 2022, Naomi Watts launched Stripes, a beauty and wellness brand focused on menopause health.
2022: Lead Role in Netflix's The Watcher
In 2022, Naomi Watts played a lead role in Netflix's "The Watcher" as Nora Brannock, alongside Bobby Cannavale.
June 9, 2023: Marriage to Billy Crudup
On June 9, 2023, Naomi Watts married American actor Billy Crudup.
June 2024: Second Wedding Ceremony with Billy Crudup in Mexico
In June 2024, Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup celebrated their nuptials in a second ceremony surrounded by their family in Mexico.
June 2024: Acquisition of Stripes by L Catterton
In June 2024, Naomi Watts' beauty and wellness brand, Stripes, was acquired by L Catterton.
October 2024: Ambassador and Designer for Coyuchi Linen
In October 2024, Naomi Watts was announced as an ambassador and designer for Coyuchi linen.
2024: Starring in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and Emmy Nomination
In 2024, Naomi Watts starred in the anthology series "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" as Babe Paley, for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
2024: You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Gross Value
In 2024, the box office revenue of You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger is equivalent to $37.5 million.
2024: The Ring Domestic Gross Value
In 2024, the domestic gross of The Ring is equivalent to US$225.5 million.
2024: Eastern Promises gross worldwide value
In 2024, the worldwide gross of Eastern Promises is equivalent to US$90.2 million.
2024: The International worldwide gross value
In 2024, the worldwide gross of The International is equivalent to $87.9 million.
January 21, 2025: Release of Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause
On January 21, 2025, Naomi Watts released her first book, "Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause".
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