Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-09-28
- Born Place: Shoreham, Kent, England, UK
Height:
5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
Also Known As:
ナオミ・ワッツ, 나오미 왓츠, نعومي واتس, เนโอมี วอตส์, 妮奥米·瓦兹, Ναόμι Έλεν Γουότς, Ναόμι Γουότς, 娜奥米·沃茨, Naomi Ellen Watts, 娜歐蜜·華茲, نائومی واتس, نائومی واتز
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts (born September 28, 1968) is a British-born Australian actress and producer renowned for her subtle performances and diverse filmography in both Australian and American productions. She emigrated to Australia at the age of 14 and initially pursued a brief career in modeling and fashion editing before dedicating herself to acting. Watts gained early recognition in Australian television and film before achieving international breakthrough with her role in David Lynch's neo-noir film Mulholland Drive (2001).She solidified her status as a leading actress with starring roles in the horror remake The Ring (2002), the critically acclaimed drama 21 Grams (2003), for which she received her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and Peter Jackson's King Kong (2005). Watts earned her second Academy Award nomination for her powerful performance in The Impossible (2012). Her extensive filmography includes a wide range of genres, from dramas like The Painted Veil (2006) and Eastern Promises (2007) to thrillers such as Funny Games (2007) and The International (2009), as well as independent films like Adore (2013) and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014).In television, Watts has also made notable appearances, including the revival of Twin Peaks (2017) and the psychological thriller series Gypsy (2017), which she also executive produced. More recently, she starred in the mini-series The Loudest Voice (2019) and Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (2024), earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for the latter. In 2024, she starred in the film The Friend. Throughout her career, Naomi Watts has garnered numerous awards and nominations, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and respected actress in the industry. She married actor Billy Crudup in 2023.
