Picking up Alexander from school Dec 14, 2012

In full winter gears, Naomi and Liev were spotted picking up their son Alexander from school on Dec 14, 2012. Naomi evidently had been lacking of sleep because of her recent busy schedule promoting "The Impossible" prior to its public opening.

[Article] Naomi Watts can handle dark side

14 Dec 2012

Naomi Watts has confessed she has a ''dark side'' which she is willing to embrace because she doesn't want her life to be like a ''pretty painting''.

Naomi Watts embraces her dark side.

The 44-year-old actress is known for her optimistic outlook but she admits she likes to show off a different side to her when she's acting and isn't afraid about not looking beautiful all of the time.

In an interview with The Times newspaper, she said: ''Look, we've all got a dark side. It's just that some of us are OK with cracking it open and embracing it. I'm not looking for a pretty painting. I like something with a bit more destruction. Something that's messy.''

Naomi picked up Samuel from school with a birthday cake on Dec 13, 2012

Naomi Watts with husband Liev Schreiber pick up children at school and its samuel kai schreiber comes out of school with a crown on his head , and naomi with a cake,its his birthday today ,and naomi got great news that she has been nominated for her first globe nomination for playing a real lfe tsunami survivor.

The Chicago Film Critics Association Awards nominations

One of the most important and renowed film critics groups The Chicago Film Critics Association have just announced their nominations for the year and "The Impossible" has received two nominations:

- Naomi Watts for Best Leading Actress
- Tom Holland for Most Promising Performer

Congratulations!

Naomi Watts Talks Award Season "Angst" Prior to Her Golden Globe Nod (video)

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Naomi Watts stars in The Impossible, based on the true events that devastated one real-life family during the 2004 Thailand tsunami. It seems 2013 is already shaping up to be exciting year for Naomi, who earlier this week earned a best actress SAG and Golden Globe nod for her work in the film. According to Naomi, it's all "very flattering," though she's still full of "angst" heading into award season.

[Article] Naomi Watts: I have demons

14 Dec 2012 Cover Media

Naomi Watts admits her childhood has left her with "demons" to battle.

The actress was born in England and her parents split up when she was four. She was raised by her grandparents, aunts and mother and regularly moved around the country.

Although her parents Myfanwy and Peter eventually reconciled, Peter died of a heroin overdose when Naomi was seven.

The family moved again and eventually Myfanwy decided to relocate them to Australia. The actress is in no doubt her upbringing had a lasting impact on her.

"Yes, there's no question about," she told British newspaper The Times. "I've got demons, and I'm someone who's been accused of presenting myself as a lighter, happy-go-lucky person. And there's possibly, well, some untruth in that."

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Naomi talks "The Impossible" on the set of the El Corte Ingles Christmas Promo (video)

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Naomi Watts: First Globe nomination on son's birthday

Naomi Watts is marking her nomination by having cake -- for her son's birthday

- USA TODAY, Dec13. 2012 - It's a big day for Naomi Watts.

But not why you'd think.

Yes, she got her very first Globe nomination for playing a real-life tsunami survivor in The Impossible. But when her publicist called her to tell her the good news, Watts let out a little yell.

"It's my son's birthday today. He's upset that I made that sound. I had to explain what it was. Mommy got good news. And he said, 'It's my birthday,'" Watts says with a laugh.

So, no partying for her and partner Liev Schreiber tonight? "Yes, we're having cake after school. It's all about Kai today. I won't get to celebrate until this weekend," says Watts.

Congratulations on your Nominations Naomi!

The [NW2005] Group would like to extend our Congratulations to Naomi for her nominations in the following Best Leading Actress Awards for her role in "The Impossible", which will open in the U.S. and Canada on Dec 21, 2012.

- Palm Springs International Film Festival

- San Diego Film Critics

- Detroit Film Critics

- Phoenix Film Critics

- Chicago Film Critics

- Dallas Fort Worth Film Critics

- Broadcast Film Critics

- Houston Film Critics

- Critics Choice Awards

- Utah Film Critics

- Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards

- Screen Actor Guild Awards

- Golden Globe Awards

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[NW2005 FirstLOOK] Naomi on ABCnews NightLine Dec 12, 2012 (video)

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P yo you kn you know, she once played king kong's girlfriend. Ap and naomi warand naomi watts is still reaching new heights in hollywood with a career built on gutsy performances. Her latest movie conjures up the epic title waive, but for one family on vacation, the tsunami of 2004 was a test of survival and the fierce determination of a mother's love.

Abc's bob woodruff talked to naomi watts for tonight's "nightline" interview. Reporter: It started out as an idyllic vacation for a young family on the west coast of land, a mother and father played by naomi watts and ewan McGREGOR AND THEIR THREE YOUNG Sons. But the holiday soon turns to a living held.

And an epic fight for survival in the most devastating natural disaster in modern history. IT WAS DECEMBER 26th, 2004, WHEN A giant tsunami swept across southeast asia, destroying entire villages, killing hundreds of thousands. "The impossible" tells the whole story in excruciating detail of what happened to one family caught up with millions of people in the disaster.

I will find them, I promise you that. It just felt like it was rooted in real truth. Like every line of dialogue, every detail, everything just felt real.

Reporter: Naomi watts plays maria, who along with her son lucas, barely survives the initial wave. Maria was badly injured. I'm scared.

Reporter: Facing unimaginable obstacles, she needs her oldest son to help her and others. She was sure that she was going to die. And so it was absolutely vital to her to impart this need to take care of others.

We are almost there. We have to get to safety. We have to help that boy.

[NW2005 FirstLOOK] Naomi Watts on Jimmy Fallon's Late Night - Dec 12, 2012 (video)

Be the first to watch Naomi Watts on Jimmy Fallon's Late Night Show where she talked about her recent meeting with Hilary Clinton at the Kennedy Center Honorees State Dinner, The Impossible, and played a game with Jimmy Fallon on Dec 12, 2012. First & exclusive for our fans.

Special screening of "The Impossible" honoring Naomi Watts in NYC by Calvin Klein - Dec 12, 2012

Calvin Klein sponsored a special screening of "The Impossible" honoring Naomi in New York City on Dec 12, 2012. Attending the screening with Naomi were Liev Schreiber, Ewan Mcgregor, and CK Chief Designer Francisco Costa.

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Golden Globe Nominee Naomi Watts on Her Tsunami-Victim Role—and Abiding Fear of Water

By Bennett Marcus, Vanity Fair

Dec 13. 2012

For The Impossible, the movie about a family caught up in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Naomi Watts spent six weeks in a water tank in Spain. During that difficult period, she did occasionally wonder what the heck she had gotten herself into by taking the role, based on a true story.

“But every time I got to the point where I was about to complain and say, ‘Oh my God, I can’t handle this. Please, no more,’ I remembered, you know, I’m just an actor. I know I’m safe,” Watts said at a screening hosted by Calvin Klein Collection on Wednesday.

“These people had no idea what was going on. And they didn’t know if it was finishing, they didn’t know if they were safe, and they were not able to see their other family members,” she added. “You know, it was wild. So you just go, ‘No, this is nothing compared to what they went through, so buckle up and soldier on and get through it.’”

[NW2005 FirstLOOK] Naomi on Jimmy Fallon's Late Night - Dec 12, 2012

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[Article] Naomi on ABC Nightline on "The Impossible" - Dec 12, 2012

Naomi Watts Took on 'The Impossible' Through Real Tsunami Victims' Stories


By BOB WOODRUFF and CLAIRE PEDERSEN

Dec. 12, 2012

It started out as an idyllic vacation for a mother, a father and their three young sons on the West coast of Thailand. But the winter holiday soon turned to a living hell -- and an epic fight for survival -- when the young family got caught up in the most devastating natural disaster in modern history.

It was Dec. 26, 2004, when a giant Indian Ocean tsunami swept across Southeast Asia, destroying entire villages and five-star resorts, and killing hundreds of thousands of people.

"The Impossible," which will be in theaters nationwide on Dec. 21, tells the true story, in excruciating detail, of what happened to the Belons, a family who was caught up with millions of people in the disaster.

Naomi Watts plays the mother, Maria, alongside Ewan McGregor, who plays her husband, Henry.

"It just felt like it was rooted in real truth," Watts said. "Every line of dialogue, every detail, everything just felt real, and I had to do it. I knew I wanted to do it from five pages in."

[Article] Nothing is 'Impossible' for Naomi Watts

by Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY

Oh, and she's terrified, understandably so, of dying and leaving her two young sons behind. It all goes back to her childhood. Watts' dad, English road manager and sound engineer Peter Watts, passed away in 1976, when his daughter was 8, and her memories of him are a blank.

So you might wonder why Watts decided to tackle the lead in The Impossible, a grueling, harrowing film that required her to be soaked for six long weeks – and had her playing a real-life woman who gets separated from two of her three sons after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami destroys their resort.

"I was struck by (my character's) sense of courage and heroism. It's deeply impressive. She hates to be thought of that way, by the way. It's so miraculous that her family survives. She came so close to dying and she was certain she would. She had to believe that the last thing she left behind was this message to her son, which was to help others," says Watts, 44, of playing Dr. Maria Belon, who is vacationing in Thailand with her husband (Ewan McGregor) and their trio of boys when the tsunami hits and splits them up.

Naomi on E! Live on "The Impossible (video)

with co-stars Ewan Mcgregor and Tom Holland.

Naomi talked about her Diana role & biking on the Ellen Degeneres Show on Dec 11, 2012 (video)

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The British-Australian beauty stopped by The Ellen Degeneres Show to discuss her part in the Oliver Hirschbiegel-directed biopic, appropriately titled Diana, and admitted that portraying the princess was "high pressure."

"I tried to say no, but I guess every time I said no, I rang back up and said I changed my mind," the 44-year-old star explained. "I think it's just the pressure because we all feel we know her so well. The pressure of that is scary because everybody thinks, oh, you're not the right look or whatever…"

But she did sign on and (in our humble opinion) will surely be smashing. So what new information did she learn about Diana during her research? "She had a great sense of humor," Watts weighs in. "And she was kind of a rebel in really good kind of way."

'Extra' Raw! Uncovering 'The Impossible'

Dec 10, 2012

"Extra's" Renee Bargh met up with "The Impossible" stars Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts, and Tsunami victim Maria Belon to talk about the heart-wrenching, true story film based on the 2004 Tsunami that hit Thailand. Watch as Naomi reveals a near-death scene she filmed underwater. "The Impossible" hits theaters December 21st.

Naomi's night out at Chateau Marmont in Hollywood Dec 9, 2012

Treating herself to an exciting evening out, Naomi  headed over to the popular hotspot Chateau Marmont in Hollywood last night (Dec 9).

The “King Kong” cutie donned a grey winter coat teamed with a pair of Christian Louboutin peep toe ankle boots as she made her exit and hopped into a chauffeured car.

Meanwhile, Naomi recently confessed that her role in the forthcoming biopic “Diana” was as intimidating as it was exhilarating.

"The film focuses on the last two years of her life. It was an experience. It's a high-risk project as well. I was petrified but intrigued. She's a fascinating woman full of complexities and contradictions — all the kinds of women I like to play and surround myself with in real life. She was a rebel. She was very isolated. She didn't trust anyone. It's a fascinating story."

Naomi Watts Says Princess Diana Would Be ‘Overjoyed’ at Kate Middleton's Pregnancy

The royal palace was elated with the news of Kate Middleton‘s pregnancy, but none would be more thrilled with the baby announcement than the late Princess Diana, according to the actress playing her in a forthcoming film, Naomi Watts.

Watts, who did extensive research on the royal family her role in the biopic Diana, said: “the people’s princess” would’ve been “overjoyed” to learn that her 30-year-old son Prince William is now a father-to-be.

“I feel for her,” Watts said of the expecting Duchess of Cambridge. “But she seems like a level-headed girl.”

How does Watts feel about Middleton taking on the media’s coverage of her life in the public eye?

“She probably can handle it,” the 44-year-old Australian actress said while promoting her new film The Impossible. ”Obviously, there’s been some preparation, I’m sure.”

[NW2005 FirstLOOK] The LA premiere of "The Impossible" on Dec 10, 2012

"The Impossible" was premiered in Los Angeles at the ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California last night Dec 10, 2012 with Naomi, Ewan Mcgregor, Tom Holland, J A Bayona, Maria Belon, and other cast and crew member and guests attending.

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[Article] 2 Mothers will shake up & re-invent Naomi Watts' Career

Watts all the fuss about Naomi's raunchy new role?

The Daily Telegraph
Dec 11, 2012


Two Mothers, which was shot in NSW, features Naomi Watts, Robyn Wright, Xavier Samuel and James Frecheville.

IT'S the movie role Naomi Watts believes will shake up her career.

And the raunchy drama Two Mothers, which was filmed in NSW late last year, looks set to be one of the most controversial releases of the New Year.

Confidential got the first sneak peek at the flick yesterday, which shows the 44-year-old star in bed with Animal Kingdom actor James Frecheville, 21.

"This is going to change things," Watts said. "A career has to be reinvented all the time."

The movie - based on a short story, The Grandmothers - was directed by Anne Fontaine, of Coco Avant Chanel fame.

The plot follows two childhood best friends and neighbours (Watts and Robin Wright) who start sleeping with each other's sons - who are also best mates.

Two Mothers was shot in Seal Rocks, south of Forster on the mid north coast, with an estimated budget of $16 million.

Watts's son is played by Twilight cutie Xavier Samuel.

It was announced at the weekend that the film would premiere at the prestigious 2013 Sundance Film Festival next month in Utah.

Watts recently said it was Fontaine who told her never to have plastic surgery because "you can't relight a strange face".