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 said on Tuesday that she almost quit acting before David Lynch cast her in Mulholland Drive.

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.

“My heart is broken. My Buddy Dave…” began Mulholland Drive star Naomi Watts on Instagram about the death of that movie’s filmmaker David Lynch. “The world will not be the same without him. His creative mentorship was truly powerful,” she wrote.

David Lynch, who died on Jan. 16, directed Naomi Watts in her breakout movie ‘Mulholland Drive’ Naomi Watts is mourning the loss of her Mulholland Drive director David Lynch. The legendary filmmaker died at the age of 78,

Naomi Watts, 56, is a British actress best known for her roles in the films “Mulholland Drive,” “21 Grams” and “Birdman” and TV’s “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans.” She is the author of “Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known About Menopause” (Crown).

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 recently recalled her days working with David Lynch and how the late director helped her movie career. The King Kong actress appeared on Live with Kelly and Mark, discussing her past experiences and how the director of Eraserhead played a significant role in her life.

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 Peaks and films such as The Elephant Man and Blue Velvet,

Naomi Watts is not only getting candid about her menopause journey but also her tender relationship with husband Billy Crudup. The Mulholland Drive star is currently celebrating the release of her memoir,

Explore the diverse and compelling career of Naomi Watts as she captivates audiences with her dynamic roles across drama and thriller genres. From her breakthrough in ‘Mulholland Drive’ to her Oscar-nominated performances,

Naomi Watts, 56, said she was turned away from ... 33 after starring in David Lynch's 2001 psychological thriller "Mulholland Drive." "Because I came into it late — at least with my launching ...