Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts
Naomi Ellen Wattsis a British actress and film producer. She made her screen debut in the Australian drama film For Love Aloneand then appeared in the Australian television series Hey Dad..!, Brides of Christand Home and Awayand alongside Nicole Kidman and Thandie Newton in the coming-of-age comedy-drama film Flirting. After moving to America, Watts appeared in films, including Tank Girl, Children of the Corn IV: The Gatheringand Dangerous Beautyand had the lead role in the television series Sleepwalkers...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth28 September 1968
CityShoreham, England
I want collaboration, but if they don't have a plan or their vision isn't clear, it's nerve-wracking. So, someone that's very sure of the vision is what you want, most of all.
The use of violence in movies is a subject that's worth addressing. I'm not standing on a soapbox or wagging a finger, but I'm interested in those subjects for sure.
What you want, as an actor, is a great leader. I can't bear it when I work with a director who is wishy-washy and says, "What did you think?"
Directors are our teachers, and I'm always craving to work with a great director. They're pretty much the first thing that interests me about a project.
Sometimes you arrive late in the process of filming, which makes it a little scary because they've already got this well-established technique going on, and all of the relationships are comfy and cozy. You have to figure out how to fit in, which can always be a scary first day.
I think whether you've got children or not you're just more aware of others as you get out of your 20s.
I don't know that any woman could ever not think about that at some point - even making the choice not to do it and getting to the place of peace of choosing not to be a parent, there would have still been some struggle in between. I'm not a man but I don't think it would occupy their minds as much.
If we could just trust the moment that we're in and live it in the way that you best can embrace it, it would be much better for all of us.
We're all the same, we all think its better somewhere else; its better being older if you're younger - or its better being younger when we're older.
Noah Baumbach writing is really wonderful. I think the way he plays out each character with a unique voice is really impressive, and rhythmically his dialogue works.
I think every time you take on a new role, you're trying to help find that voice and you add your own bits and pieces along the way but with Noah [Baumbach] it's already done.
I feel like personally I have more drive now than I did then probably because I care more and also because I've reached the mid-life point.
I think in my 20s I was just all about having fun.
My spirit had been broken a bit over the years by my having to work on films I didn't love. Hollywood's a surreal place, and it really is an assault on your spirit.