Mulholland Drive Star Naomi Watts Reveals She Wouldn’t Have Stayed in America If She Hadn’t Met David Lynch

More recently, Naomi Watts reminisced about her time collaborating with the late director, David Lynch, and how his influence significantly boosted her film career.

Actress from King Kong’s film made an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, sharing tales from her past and explaining the substantial impact the director of Eraserhead had on her personal journey.

During those days, the Painted Veil actress acknowledged that David Lynch was incredibly influential. She went on to explain that his presence was a factor in her decision to continue living in America, stating, “If it weren’t for meeting David Lynch, I might never have stayed.

During her conversation with Kelly Ripa and Anderson Cooper, Naomi Watts shared that she’d faced significant challenges finding film roles over nearly a decade, as she kept failing at auditions.

After sharing that she was contemplating returning home, the actress from Eastern Promises disclosed this thought. Yet, shortly after, she got a phone call from director David Lynch, which changed her plans.

In essence, Naomi Watts shared that David Lynch personally approached her with an unconventional method for choosing his actors. According to her, he invited her to take a seat, gazed intently into her eyes, and posed some queries to her.

Yet, back then, she pondered, “What’s the best way to step aside? What can I do to expedite things? [For I was certain that] I must be wrong.

The actress, who starred in The Ring, held doubts about her humor, sex appeal, and age. However, these concerns were dispelled by the director, who effectively removed any pretenses or facades she may have felt.

In time, Naomi Watts secured a significant part in David Lynch’s film, Mulholland Drive. Subsequently, he evolved into both a valuable mentor and a dear friend for the actress.

On January 16, 2025, at the age of 78, David Lynch, who confessed to having emphysema due to a lifelong smoking habit, tragically passed away.

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2025-01-22 17:22