THEos Angeles, 14 Oct. (askanews) – The British actress Naomi Watts, who starred in Mulholland Drive, King Kong and Birdman, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. He pays tribute to the late director David Lynch, saying: “He brought out the best in me, and saw things in me that I had never seen before.” Watts also wanted to thank Nicole Kidman, who sent a message. During the speech, Watts also spoke about public-life balance and her commitment to women’s health.
Actress Naomi Watts receives a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood
«The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Naomi Watts to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We pay homage to his extraordinary career and contribution to cinema, which has left a lasting impact, inspiring audiences and artists around the world,” said Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.
Watts received Oscar nominations for his performances in 21 Grams And The Impossible and starred in Birdman, Oscar winner for best film.
His career ranges from television to executive production, to entrepreneurship with “Stripes Beauty” to books, including the latest: “Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known about Menopause.”
Naomi Watts on the Walk of Fame: «I can’t believe it»
“I can’t even believe it,” he told Variety immediately after the ceremony. «It’s strange, because I’ve always suffered from impostor syndrome. I always thought I had to work hard, that I still had to prove something, and this recognition came really suddenly. It’s simply wonderful.”
Alongside her, on the famous Los Angeles sidewalk, are long-time friends and colleagues. Jack Black – with whom Watts had shared the set of King Kong – gave one of the funniest moments of the day, lying down next to the star for a photo that immediately went viral.
Also celebrating the actress were her husband and colleague Billy Crudup, her son Sasha Schreiber and numerous celebrity friends, including Sarah Paulson, Edward Norton, Ryan Murphy, Kyle MacLachlan and Niecy Nash-Betts.
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