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Naomi Ellen WattsBirth Date :
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Shoreham, Kent, England, UKClaim to fame :
As Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn in "Mulholland Drive" (2001)
Birthday Lady Naomi Watts Gets New Mercedes-Benz Bluetec from Liev Schreiber
September 30, 2008 11:09:13Turning 40 on Sunday, September 28, Naomi Watts got a special birthday present from her actor boyfriend Liev Schreiber, who bought her a new Mercedes-Benz Bluetec for present. In addition to the vehicle, he also threw her a birthday bash Saturday, September 27.
The Mercedes-Benz Bluetec, which is environmentally friendly, reportedly won't hit the market until the end of next month, but Liev managed to get one as a surprise for Watts, having it delivered to their house in time for her big day. He, moreover, also had the luxury vehicle delivered with a big red bow. No record on how the actress reacted upon getting the brand new SUV.
Pregnant Naomi Watts Lashes Out at Photographers
September 24, 2008 04:09:48Getting very mad at a group of paparazzi who were hounding her and friend during an excursion, Naomi Watts lashed them out, swearing, yelling, and even trying to grab a camera from one of the photogs. The clash occurred while she and Rebecca Rigg, the actress wife of Australian actor Simon Baker, were enjoying a relax day out in Los Angeles.
According to X17 Online, which broke the report, Naomi and Rebecca were enjoying a daytime excursion in L.A. Tuesday, September 23 when they were hounded by a throng of paparazzi. Allegedly feeling annoyed by their presence, both females repeatedly asked the photographers to leave them alone.
Naomi Watts Pregnant with Second Child, Already Entered Her Second Trimester
July 03, 2008 09:07:48A new addition into Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber's family is coming soon. The Aussie movie beauty is pregnant with their second child together, US Weekly has revealed.
In its exclusive headline titled "Naomi Watts Is Pregnant," the publication reported that the actress has entered her second trimester. No words from either Watts or Schreiber regarding the pregnancy report. A representative for Watts, meanwhile, also declined to comment, insisted she doesn't comment on her client's personal life.
Naomi Watts, the New Face of Thierry Mugler's Angel Fragrance
May 06, 2008 09:05:44Naomi Watts has just secured a new job. The Oscar-nominated actress has been signed up as the new face of Thierry Mugler's signature scent, Angel.
Naomi, according to Mugler, displays a modern touch and projects a personality that blends sensuality, voluptuousness and evanescence to evoke the many facets of Angel and thus is the perfect choice to front the perfume. The movie beauty will front ad campaigns for the iconic scent beginning from October, but there is no word yet as to who will shoot the new campaign.
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber Married in Secret?!
March 19, 2008 01:03:57Rumor has it that Naomi Watts and her actor boyfriend Liev Schreiber have wed in secret. The couple have prompted speculation that they have married in secret in Australia after the actress is spotted sporting a ring on her wedding finger.
News media are speculating that Watts and Schreiber took time out to tie the knot during her trip down under to visit him after a snapper caught the actress "wearing a large diamond ring and another band with smaller diamonds on her ring finger" as she arrived back in Los Angeles on Monday, March 18. Watts' representative declines to confirm or deny the wedding reports, telling New York gossip column Page Six, "I don't comment on her personal life."
'Casino Royale' Helmer Set to Direct Naomi Watts' 'Birds'
March 13, 2008 04:03:08The man behind several James Bond films Martin Campbell has reportedly come on board the Universal Picture's remake thriller "The Birds". According to ShockTillYouDrop, the "The Legend of Zorro" helmer will be directing Australian actress Naomi Watts in the Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 thriller remake.
Campbell will also team up with screenwriters Stiles White and Juliet Snowden as well as producers, that include Bradley Fuller, Michael Bay and Cathy Schulman. Aside from this film project, the director of "Casino Royale" and "Golden Eye" has been involved in the production of action movie starring Robert De Niro and George Clooney "36" as well as the 20th Century Fox's "Unstoppable".
Naomi Watts Puts Her Professional Life on Hold to Honor Ex-Lover Heath Ledger
January 24, 2008 03:01:57Naomi Watts is just the other person beside Michelle Williams and Lindsay Lohan who mourns the death of Heath Ledger. The Australian movie beauty, according to media reports, burst into tears when she learned about her former boyfriend's sudden death and immediately canceled all her press appearances.
Watts broke down in tears at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, America following news of Heath's death and has soon thereafter decided to put her professional life on hold by canceling all her press appearances at this year's Sundance Film Festival, where she's set to promote her upcoming drama-thriller flick "Funny Games."
Maxim Magazine's 9 Hottest Pregnant Women, Ever
November 28, 2007 04:11:34Not all pregnant women can look like her. And Halle Berry proves her pregnancy just makes her even more and more glowing as days pass by. It's no longer an unconfirmed claim that carrying a bun in the oven makes the movie beauty looks great and it's understandable then that she's been named one of Maxim Magazine's Hottest Pregnant Women, Ever.
The expectant actress is claimed by the publication to have pulled off the descriptions "over 40" and "with child" better than anyone else. The very pregnant Christina Aguilera is the other Hottest Pregnant Woman out of the 9 picks, showing her sexy side by not resorting to a housecoat and slippers with her growing belly.
Naomi Watts Said to Score Star Billing in Da Vinci Code Prequel
November 22, 2007 04:11:53Despite its delay, "Angels & Demons", the prequel to "The Da Vinci Code", seems to have its casting process gone ahead if looking from the tidbit brought by the New York Post's Page Six.
The paper gossip column is reporting that Naomi Watts has been added to the lineup joining Tom Hanks, who is set to reprise his role as Robert Langdon. The page, however, did not give details on what character the actress would play, only referring it as "a major role."
Naomi Watts Confirmed for Horror Remake The Birds
October 19, 2007 03:10:12It's true, the actress finally is back to the horror genre after the "Ring" series. Variety has come up with report confirming that Naomi Watts is set to topline "The Birds", Universal Pictures' new version of the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock-directed feature.
Watts has long been rumored to be cast for the project, which Universal intends to have it developed as a re-imagining of the Daphne Du Maurier short story, the original source that inspired Hitchcock to make the classic. Apart from the beauty, it is also revealed that "Casino Royale" maker Martin Campbell is in negotiation with the studio to direct.
Naomi Watts Gave Birth to a Baby Boy
July 27, 2007 10:07:12
Naomi Watts has become mother for the first time when she gave birth to her first child with partner Liev Schreiber on Wednesday afternoon July 25th in Los Angeles.
The newlyborn, a baby boy, was named Alexander Peter Schreiber. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 22 1/2 inches long.
"Half-Blood Prince" Casting Scoop Untrue
July 26, 2007 12:07:46
Just hours after The Courier-Mail posted a report stating Naomi Watts, Joseph Fiennes, and Stuart Townsend have been cast in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", MTV has obtained claims from the thesps' representatives who all slammed the threesome's involvement in the project instead.
"Not true," representatives for Watts declared with those for Fiennes and Townsend echoing the same statement.
Naomi Watts Really Is in "Half-Blood Prince"?
July 25, 2007 11:07:28
Previously perceived to eye a supporting slot in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" last May, seems Naomi Watts now gets what she wants.
According to Australia's The Courier-Mail, the Academy Award nominee has just signed on to play Narcissa Malfoy, the wife of Lucius Malfoy and mother of Draco Malfoy. Also the sister of Bellatrix Lestrange and cousin of Sirius Black, the character is described as a tall, slim, pale, blue-eyed blonde whom Harry considers to have "a look that suggested there was a nasty smell under her nose."
Naomi Watts Handles "International" Affairs
July 13, 2007 04:07:11
Submitting an A-list talent into the project's cast lineup, Columbia Pictures has got Naomi Watts onboard to take on the female lead in "The International" opposite Clive Owen, The Hollywood Reporter has informed.
Pic's story concerns an obsessive Interpol agent, played by Owen, who investigates corruption at one of the world's most high-profile and powerful banking institutions. Watts is learned to portray a Manhattan assistant district attorney who partners with the agent to take down the bank.
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber Have Not Yet Tie the Knot
June 13, 2007 09:06:44
Rumors are mounting in Hollywood that Naomi Watts and her actor boyfriend Liev Schreiber have secretly wed. The rumors are in all probabilities inspired by the fact that the actress is pregnant with their first child, while Liev jokingly said while walked the red carpet at the Tony Awards in New York on Sunday June 10th that they had married.
"We are married. You got it first. Break the story!" Liev said in a statement during the award event. Following the secret wedding rumors, a representative for the movie star soon comes to the surface with denial, claiming the couple have not yet tie the knot.
It's "All the Same" for Naomi Watts
June 08, 2007 09:06:20
Earning Hollywood star label should not make one only look forward for big-budgeted, major film features, and Naomi Watts apparently has full understanding of it.
The beauty is reportedly attached to topline Bureau of Moving Pictures' drama "We Are All the Same", which is an adaptation of a novel by Jim Wooten, an award-winning senior correspondent for ABC News. Story tells about Gail Johnson, a white South African woman who adopted a black child with AIDS then traveled the world with the child to raise awareness about his plight.
Naomi Watts Eyeing Role in "Half Blood Prince"?
May 08, 2007 02:05:22
As core members of the original cast namely Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint recently confirmed their return for "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince", what remain to be questions are surely the new names for the lineup.
Bringing an early speculation to this matter, LaineyGossip has come up with a tidbit saying that Naomi Watts may up for the role of Narcissa Malfoy nee Black, the wife of Lucius Malfoy and mother of Draco Malfoy, in the sixth installment of the mega-hit series. Also the sister of Bellatrix Lestrange and cousin of Sirius Black, the character is said to have a key scene at the beginning of "Prince."
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber to Marry in the Next Few Months
April 07, 2007 01:04:02
What a difference a few weeks make. Previously planned to get hitched after their baby is born, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber have changed their mind. They are now planning to walk down the aisle in the next few months, before their baby is due.
Since the baby is due in late summer, "There's not enough time to plan a big wedding, so they are just going to have an intimate ceremony," a source told In Touch Weekly magazine. "They'll have just 25 guests for the nuptials in Naomi's hometown of Sydney, Australia, with a lavish wedding reception for all their stateside friends after the baby is born."
Naomi Watts Gets "Kicked, Bitten and Scratched"
March 13, 2007 09:03:55
Well, it would be refreshing to see Naomi Watts go for a lighter side after her recent involvements in thriller and drama genre. Variety has reported that the Oscar-nominated actress is poised to be the female lead in a romantic comedy titled "Kicked, Bitten and Scratched" for First Look Pictures.
Adapted from Amy Sutherland's book of the same name, the picture will center on the year she spent with students at the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College, California where they learn how to communicate with animals. Onboard to pen the script are duo Todd Louiso and Jacob Koskoff who also carry the same duty for "Marc Pease Experience."
Liev Schreiber Does Confirm Naomi Watts' Pregnancy
February 28, 2007 10:02:12
The speculation has been confirmed, Liev Schreiber and girlfriend Naomi Watts are expecting their first child together. Instead of directly stated that Watts is carrying, the actor tend to say, "Yes, I'm going to be a dad."
The public confirmation was made by Schreiber during an appearance on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" Monday evening Feb 26th. "It's very exciting," the star said further on the news which has been being kept under wrap before.
Oscar Presenters List Finalized
February 24, 2007 02:02:58
As the prestigious event is drawing very near to its scheduled date, telecast producer Laura Ziskin has announced the last hefty addition for the list of this year's Oscar presenters. Submitted Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson into the lineup, the renowned producer also put in names like Gael Garcia Bernal, Emily Blunt, Catherine Deneuve, former Vice President Al Gore, James McAvoy, and Jerry Seinfeld.
Other well-known figures joining the pack are Oscar nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Greg Kinnear, Helen Mirren, Clive Owen, Ken Watanabe, and Naomi Watts.
Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts "Need" Each Other
February 17, 2007 09:02:43
They are best friends and now are heading to the big screen together, finally.
Yes, Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts have delightfully given their agreement to work hand in hand in toplining a sexy thriller entitled "Need" which will see them as archenemies.
Naomi Watts and Boyfriend Liev Schreiber Expecting A Baby?!
February 09, 2007 03:02:58
This just in. Naomi Watts and boyfriend Liev Schreiber are reportedly expecting their first child together.
Report on the actress being pregnant was first made public by In Touch Weekly magazine who quoted a source as saying, "This wasn't planned, but Naomi and Liev are thrilled."
The Penfolds Icon Black Tie Gala's Honorees
January 11, 2007 02:01:22
Russell Crowe is one among the selected celebrities to be awarded at Australia Week's signature event, Penfolds Icon Black Tie Gala, takes place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles) this Sunday January 14th with red carpet arrivals starting at 6PM.
The gala is a red carpet event that honors high profile individuals for significant contributions in their respective industries and for excellence in promoting Australia in the United States. Also slated to receive an honor during the event is Naomi Watts who will be handed an Excellence in Film Award.
Tim Roth & Naomi Watts Involve in "Funny Games"
August 24, 2006 01:08:09
It is interesting for Tim Roth and Naomi Watts to be involved in "Funny Games". The two actors are set to star in the upcoming drama thriller genre.
There in the flick, which will be started by next month, Roth will play a father and husband who tries to protect his family after two psychos invade their cabin during a vacation.
Sophia Loren Update
July 19, 2006 01:07:50
Legendary actress Sophia Loren laid the rumors on her being naked for Pirelli's calendar to rest by saying that she will merely be sexy and not stripping completely nude.
The actress, who will appear alongside Penelope Cruz and Naomi Watts in the legendary publication, further insists she protected her modesty.
Italian Goddess Sophia Loren to Pose for Pirelli Calendar
July 07, 2006 01:07:27
Speculation is mounting that Sophia Loren will bare it all for the 2007 edition of the world famous Pirelli calendar.
The Oscar winner and Italian goddess thus becomes the oldest woman to ever appear in the highly coveted calendar.
Naomi Watts Jetted into Sydney for Nicole's Wedding
June 22, 2006 10:06:23
Fellow Aussie actress Naomi Watts jetted into Sydney early Wednesday June 21st, 2006 for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's wedding, which is widely expected to be held on Sunday in a Catholic Church.
Watts, reportedly, also was expected to attend a bachelorette party for Kidman later Wednesday at the home of Kidman's sister, Antonia Kidman. "I'm very excited for my friend," Watts told reporters after saying she wasn't "at liberty to discuss" any details of the event. She and Kidman met when they were young actresses in Sydney, that's for everybody to know.
Nicole Kidman Does Hint at Her Nuptials with Urban
June 20, 2006 09:06:38
Bingo. They finally hint at their impending nuptials. "We are very happy to be back in Australia. We have come home to celebrate our wedding with our family and friends," Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban said in a statement issued by the actress' publicist in Sidney.
Ended months of speculation, it is safe to say that Kidman and Urban may hold their wedding in the coming days judging from the preparation they've made. Tight security had been installed at Kidman's Sydney home, with a camera placed on the front gate and security guards on the street, to prevent paparazzi taking photographs.
Naomi Watts Takes "Eastern Promises"
May 19, 2006 01:05:12
Hollywood greatly talented actress Naomi Watts has signed on to star in the upcoming drama thriller "Eastern Promises". There in the flick she will star alongside Viggo Mortensen.
David Cronenberg is about to direct, whereas Steve Knight wrote the script. Shooting on it is slated to begin November later this year in London.
Watts Will Be Working with the UN to Combat AIDS
May 16, 2006 09:05:37
Following the footstep of fellow actresses, like Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman who both actively involve in world's social matter, Hollywood beauty Naomi Watts plunges herself into such world, working with the United Nations to combat a global problem: AIDS.
Watts, who on Monday May 15th, 2006 was tapped as a United Nations special envoy on HIV/AIDS, said "I only hope that, as a UNAIDS Special Representative, I can do my small part to raise AIDS awareness and to encourage greater international support for the vital work being done on the ground".
Winners at the 32nd Annual Saturn Awards
May 03, 2006 01:05:57
Talking about "Batman Begins" and "King Kong", both besides scoring great in box office, also are making sensation at the 32nd annual Saturn Awards held May 2nd, 2006 in Universal City, Calif.
Bringing home three awards each, as for "Batman Begins" the flick nabs honor for the categories of Best Fantasy Film, Best Actor for Christian Bale, and Best Writing. Meanwhile, "King Kong" wins the categories of Best Actress for Naomi Watts, Best Director for Peter Jackson, and Best Special Effects.
Stars Considered to Line Up Michael Hutchence Film
April 27, 2006 11:04:53
The idea to make the movie biopic about INXS star Michael Hutchence, who committed suicide in 1997, has been opposed by the star's family. Though, the project keeps going on with Hutchence's brother, Rhett Hutchence is said to be heavily involved.
Rhett is working on the biopic alongside British filmmaker and former INXS promo video director Nick Egan. Actors considered to star in among others are Johnny Depp who is being lined up to play Michael Hutchence. Meanwhile, the likes of Sienna Miller, Eric Bana, Naomi Watts, and Rachel Griffiths are being considered for the roles of Paula Yates and Bob Geldof.
Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber to Go Down the Aisle?
April 20, 2006 04:04:19
Rumors on the street say that Naomi Watts and beau Liev Schreiber's relationship is on the rocks. In fact, in somewhat a very different report, it is said that the couple was spotted shopping for engagement rings in Los Angeles.
Though, there have yet certain details on that matter. As an insider at top store Antiquarius tells America's In Touch magazine, Watts and Shreiber were shopping for $400,000 rings earlier this month. Elsewhere, another source tells tabloid the Star the twosome bought an engagement ring from celebrity jeweler Neil Lane, which is an elegant cushion-cut, 5-carat diamond sparkler worth $150,000.
Nominees of the 2006 Empire Magazine Film Awards
March 03, 2006 04:03:18
Being shunned at Academy Awards, "King Kong" delightfully shines at another event as the movie made its way to lead the nominations for Empire Magazine's 2006 Film Awards, securing five nods with its stars, Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts, each scored nomination in Best Actor and Actress categories. Came behind the great ape flick were "Pride and Prejudice", "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit", and "Crash" which all garnered four nominations, the latter being one of other four competitors of "King Kong" in Best Film category.
Meanwhile, other big screen productions which have been included in the nominees' list were among others "Batman Begins" for Best Thriller, "Wedding Crashers" for Best Comedy, and "Land of the Dead" for Best Horror Movie. As for the movie stars, names like Christian Bale, Matt Dillon, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, plus Thandie Newton also appeared on list. For the complete list of nominations, do take a look at http://www.empireonline.com/awards2006/nominations/.
The Top 10 UK's Most Eligible Women
February 24, 2006 03:02:55
"The OC" star Mischa Barton has topped a new poll on the Most Eligible Women in the United Kingdom. While the actress is right on the top, fellow star Naomi Watts is at 2, followed behind at No. 3 by Kate Moss.
The survey conducted by FHM magazine involved of over 3,000 readers who rated stars on sex appeal, talent, star quality and cash. And their choice next goes to Joss Stone who is voted the 4th and Zara Phillips at 5th.
Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year
December 24, 2005 12:12:20ABC's hit drama "Lost" is so popular among viewers because of which its cast have becoming so popular nowadays. Based on such fact, Entertainment Weekly has named what so called as a group of "treasured islanders," including Matthew Fox, Terry O'Quinn, Evangeline Lilly, Michelle Rodriguez and other Lost stars, as its Entertainer of the Year. Moreover, the show also has been claimed one of the "biggest cult breakouts since The X-Files."
The second Entertainer of the Year is Steve Carell, who is praised for his ability to play an implausible boob thanks to his film "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." The 3rd is Naomi Watts, while the 4th is Kanye West. Actress Felicity Huffman is 5th mainly praised for her role in "Desperate Housewives" and "TransAmerica." Actor/director George Clooney secures the 6th place, while Vince Vaughn and pop star Gwen Stefani are the 7th and 8th in a row. And completing the Top 10 in succession are children's book hero "Harry Potter" and Terrence Howard.
Naomi Watts Reportedly Set to Wed Liev Schreiber
December 23, 2005 01:12:40Movie star Naomi Watts adding number of celebrities rumored to get married. The actress is reported to wed her beau Liev Schreiber.
While neither of their representatives out comment on that matter, pals say Schreiber has already proposed Watts.
Watts Induces IFC Center Opening
June 11, 2005 10:06:39The grand opening of the Independent Film Channel's new independent cinema hub, held Thursday night, has been celebrated by many movie-lovers, including Naomi Watts, Harvey Weinstein, John Sayles, Alfonso Cuaron and many others.
The IFC Center is located in the former Waverly Theater and an adjacent building in Greenwich Village, and houses three theaters, two editing suites and a restaurant and bar. Marking the grand opening, IFC hopes the center will serve as a focal point for the indie film community.
Nowadays New & Hot Couple
May 27, 2005 10:05:25Days after she's been reported dating a mystery film producer named Gary, Australian actress Naomi Watts has now sparked new rumors focusing on her close relationship with American actor Liev Schreiber.
According to American newspaper New York Daily News, Schreiber, Watts and her best friend Nicole Kidman, have all been spotted attending Saturday's U2 concert at Madison Square Garden, where the beauty "spent much of the concert sitting on Liev Schreiber's lap."
