Naomi Watts, Mulholland Drive and met Lynch

Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Being Cast In David Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’: “He Was Very Instrumental To Me”
Before starring in the 2001 film directed by Lynch, Watts had starred in 1995’s Tank Girl and 1996’s Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering. Watts noted that due to the lack of big opportunities, she had “planned on going home multiple times” and then got a call from Lynch.
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 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).
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 Pays Tribute to ‘Mulholland Drive’ Collaborator David Lynch
Naomi Watts says her “heart is broken” following the death of her Mulholland Drive director David Lynch. After the four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s family announced Thursday that Lynch died at the age of 78,
Naomi Watts reveals why she almost quit Hollywood
On the same day as the news of his passing, Watts paid tribute to Lynch — whose cause of death was not given, but who had revealed in September 2024 that he was battling emphysema as a result of smoking throughout his life — sharing that her “heart is broken.”
Naomi Watts Mourns Longtime Collaborator David Lynch's Death: 'He Put Me on the Map'
David Lynch, who died on Jan. 16, directed Naomi Watts in her breakout movie ‘Mulholland Drive.' The actress mourned the loss of the filmmaker in a tribute on her social media.
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 Reveals Why Billy Crudup's 'Romantic' Comment Before Their First Night Together Was 'Everything' (Exclusive)
Naomi Watts opens up about sex, aging and husband Billy Crudup's hilarious comment before their first night together, which ...
Naomi Watts opens up about memory loss after learning she is higher risk for Alzheimer’s
In a chapter titled “Tell Me Again”, the Mulholland Drive star revealed her reaction to learning that she is at a higher risk ...
Naomi Watts: Billy Crudup made cheeky confession about his testicles when we first slept together
Show” star made the quip because the actress felt embarrassed about using an estrogen patch while going through menopause.
‘Mulholland Drive’s Laura Harring Mourns Death Of Director David Lynch: “The Heavens Welcome Your Sweet Soul Into Eternal Bliss”
Laura Harring is mourning the loss of her Mulholland Drive director David Lynch, who died at age 78. The actors who worked ...
Naomi Watts' teens Kai and Sasha 'completely grossed out' by famous mom — here's why
Naomi and her longtime former partner Liev Schreiber welcomed two children together, 17-year-old Sasha and 16-year-old Kai, ...
“You Can’t Do This In Half Measures”: Naomi Watts On Her Startingly Honest Book About Menopause
I need to bare my whole soul, in a way,” the Oscar-nominated actor Naomi Watts tells Evan Ross Katz of her decision to write ...