Naomi Watts ties the knot with fellow actor Billy Crudup
Naomi Watts, a British-born actress, has announced her marriage to American actor Billy Crudup. The couple played the roles of husband and wife in the 2017 Netflix psychological thriller series, Gypsy, before confirming their real-life relationship. Oscar-nominated Watts, known for her work in Mulholland Drive, King Kong, and The Impossible, revealed the news on Instagram, stating “Hitched!” with emojis of a dove, knot, and heart and sharing an image of her wearing a white lace dress with a bouquet of flowers. Meanwhile, Crudup appeared in a navy blue suit with his arms around her.
Love Story
Watts was previously in a relationship with Heath Ledger, who died in January 2008 at the age of 28, and shares two children with former partner Liev Schreiber. Crudup, on the other hand, shares a child with Weeds actress Mary-Louise Parker. They made their first public appearance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards held in 2022.
Celebrity Congratulations
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Coolidge, Olivia Wilde, and Michelle Pfeiffer were among the stars offering their congratulations. Coolidge, who is currently starring in The White Lotus, commented that the couple couldn’t have looked happier. Furthermore, The Watcher star Schreiber hailed the couple, saying, “Congratulations!!! Gorgeous!!!”
Power Couple
The news of the marriage of these two Hollywood stars marks another power couple in show business. Furthermore, it is worth noting that more actors are marrying within the industry itself. It is as though the exposure and need to collaborate on a project brought them together.
Advice on tying the knot with a fellow actor
There is nothing wrong with marrying someone who shares your work. However, it is crucial to keep life and work separate. Also, keep in mind that work commitments can be tough, and conflicts may arise if both parties want to pursue separate projects. It is essential to communicate and find a balance between personal life and work. Nevertheless, we wish Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup the best in this next chapter of their lives.
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