Naomi Watts Nearly Quit Hollywood

Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Being Cast In David Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’: “He Was Very Instrumental To Me”
Before starring in the 2001 film directed by Lynch, Watts had starred in 1995’s Tank Girl and 1996’s Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering. Watts noted that due to the lack of big opportunities, she had “planned on going home multiple times” and then got a call from Lynch.
Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Joining David Lynch’s ‘Mulholland Drive’
Naomi Watts said on Tuesday that she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in Mulholland Drive.
Naomi Watts reveals she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in “Mulholland Drive”: 'He just saw me'
Watts said "the chips were down" and she was "desperate" for work after "10 years into flunking auditions" in Hollywood before Lynch agreed to work with her.
Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts and others share heartfelt tributes to David Lynch: ‘He put me on the map’
With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.
Naomi Watts Pays Tribute to ‘Mulholland Drive’ Collaborator David Lynch
Naomi Watts says her “heart is broken” following the death of her Mulholland Drive director David Lynch. After the four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s family announced Thursday that Lynch died at the age of 78,
Naomi Watts Says ‘Mulholland Drive' Director David Lynch "Put Me On The Map"
My heart is broken. My Buddy Dave…” began Mulholland Drive star Naomi Watts on Instagram about the death of that pic’s filmmaker David Lynch today. “The world will not be the same without him. His creative mentorship was truly powerful,
Naomi Watts Says Her ‘Heart Is Broken’ Over Director David Lynch’s Death: ‘He Put Me on the Map’
After starting her career in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Watts scored her breakout role in Lynch’s 2001 mystery thriller Mulholland Drive. She portrayed lookalikes Betty Elms and Diane Selwyn, the former of which worked to help a woman with amnesia named Rita (played by Laura Harring) unravel the truth of her identity.
Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts mourn 'dear friend' David Lynch
Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts, Isabella Rossellini and other collaborators of David Lynch mourned the filmmaker's death on social media.
Tributes to David Lynch pour in from Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts, Nicolas Cage, more
David Lynch, who died Thursday at age 78, was remembered by his many collaborators, as well as those he inspired, such as "Donnie Darko" director Richard Kelly.
Naomi Watts Nearly Quit Hollywood After ‘Flunking Auditions' for 10 Years and Her Agent Saying ‘You're Too Intense.' Then She Met David Lynch: I Was ‘Desperate'
Naomi Watts revealed on “Live With Kelly and Mark” (via Entertainment Weekly) that she nearly quit acting before she met the late David Lynch, who cast her as the lead in 2001’s “Mulholland Drive.” The film’s critical acclaim and global success turned Watts into a star after “10 years” of “flunking auditions.
Naomi Watts says David Lynch saved her career before she quit acting: ‘Wouldn’t have stayed had I not met him’
Actor Naomi Watts shares how filmmaker David Lynch gave her a career-changing opportunity, just when she was ready to quit acting.
David Lynch in Photos: Milestones With Laura Dern, Cannes With Naomi Watts, Vegas With Isabella Rossellini and More
The visionary "Twin Peaks" filmmaker is remembered as a complete original and built up quite the list of collaborators since ...
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Naomi Watts mourns Mulholland Drive director David Lynch: ‘He put me on the map’
British actress Naomi Watts said “my heart is broken” following the death of her Mulholland Drive director David Lynch. The US filmmaker, whose work included surrealist TV series Twin ...