Naomi Watts Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Kids, Movies, Parents

Naomi Ellen Watts is a British-born actress and producer whose compelling work in both independent cinema and mainstream films has earned her international acclaim.

Rising from British roots and an unsettled childhood across England and Australia, she achieved global recognition with David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive (2001).

She is noted for her depth and versatility in films such as The Ring, 21 Grams, King Kong, Eastern Promises, The Impossible, and Birdman, which garnered her two Academy Award nominations among numerous other accolades.

Profile

• Full Name: Naomi Ellen Watts
• Stage Name: Naomi Watts
• Born: 28 September, 1968
• Age: 56 years old
• Birthplace: Shoreham, Kent, England, UK
• Nationality: British
• Occupation: Actress, Film Producer
• Height: 1.64 m
• Parents: Peter Watts, Myfanwy “Miv” Edwards
• Siblings: Ben Watts
• Spouse: Billy Crudup (m. 2023)
• Partner(s): Liev Schreiber (2005–2016)
• Children: Alexander “Sasha” Schreiber and Samuel Kai Schreiber
• Relationship Status: Married
• Net Worth: $35 million

Early Life and Education

Naomi Ellen Watts was born on 28 September 1968 in Shoreham, Kent, to Peter Watts—an audio engineer for Pink Floyd—and Myfanwy “Miv” Edwards, a costume and set designer. Her parents divorced when she was four, and after her father’s passing in 1976, she moved with her mother and brother Ben to live with her grandparents in Anglesey, North Wales, attending a Welsh-language school.

At 14, the family relocated to Sydney, Australia, where Naomi attended Mosman High School and North Sydney Girls High School before leaving formal education to explore modeling, editorial work, and—ultimately—acting. She later took acting classes and secured her first feature film role at 18. She is of white ethnicity and though her religion is unknown.

Career

Naomi Watts began her screen career in 1986 with the Australian film For Love Alone and gained early TV experience in series like Hey Dad..! and Brides of Christ, as well as the film Flirting alongside Nicole Kidman. After relocating to Los Angeles in the late 1990s, she experienced a period of limited success until being cast by David Lynch in Mulholland Drive (2001).

Her performance was lauded as a breakthrough, positioning her as a formidable talent. She followed with mainstream hits—most notably The Ring (2002), 21 Grams (2003, Oscar-nominated), King Kong (2005), and Eastern Promises (2007)—displaying both commercial appeal and dramatic depth.

In the 2010s, Watts expanded her repertoire with mature roles in The Painted Veil, The International, Mother and Child, and her acclaimed portrayal in The Impossible (2012), earning her a second Academy Award nomination. She continued with notable parts in St. Vincent, Birdman (both 2014), While We’re Young, and assumed biographical roles including Princess Diana (Diana, 2013).

Recent years have seen her prominent television presence in Twin Peaks (2017), The Watcher (2022), and Feud: Capote vs. the Swans (2024), where her performance as Babe Paley secured a Primetime Emmy nomination. Alongside acting, she has ventured into producing, modeling for luxury brands (L’Oréal, Pantene), and founding wellness companies such as Onda Beauty and Stripes (focused on menopause), reflecting her multifaceted creative and business pursuits.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @naomiwatts

Personal Life

Naomi Watts was previously in a relationship with Liev Schreiber from 2005 to 2016 and co-parent two sons: Alexander (b. 2007) and Samuel Kai (b. 2008), who is transgender. She married actor Billy Crudup in June 2023 and reaffirmed their commitment with a second celebration in Mexico in June 2024.

Filmography

• For Love Alone (1986)
• Flirting (1991)
• Mulholland Drive (2001)
• The Ring (2002)
• 21 Grams (2003)
• King Kong (2005)
• Eastern Promises (2007)
• The Impossible (2012)
• Birdman (2014)
• St. Vincent (2014)
• While We’re Young (2014)
• Diana (2013)
• Feud: Capote vs. the Swans (2024) – Emmy-nominated

Net Worth

Naomi Watts has an estimated net worth of around approximately $35 million USD, primarily earned through her successful acting career in feature films and television series. Additional income is generated from brand endorsements (including L’Oréal, David Yurman, Pantene), producer credits, and entrepreneurial ventures in the beauty and wellness industries.