Naomi Watts, David Lynch and Hollywood

Naomi Watts Almost Quit Acting Before Being Cast In David Lynch's ‘Mulholland Drive': "He Was Very Instrumental To Me"
Naomi Watts remembers David Lynch and how “instrumental” he was in her Hollywood career. In a new interview, the Mulholland Drive star revealed how the filmmaker kept her from quitting acting. “[Lynch] was very instrumental to me even being in America,
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 reveals why she almost quit Hollywood
Naomi Watts credits the late David Lynch with saving her Hollywood career. The "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans" star shared that the director — whose family announced his passing on Jan. 16 — rescued her stalled career by casting her in 2001’s 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.
David Lynch’s Children Pay Tribute To Filmmaker After His Death: 'Our Beloved Dad Was a Guiding Light'
David Lynch’s children Jennifer, Austin, Riley, and Lula shared a joint tribute to the filmmaker via X on Saturday, Jan. 18.
In His Dark, Disturbing Visions, David Lynch Showed Us Who We Are
The director himself came off as almost performatively normal. Masterpieces like “Eraserhead” and “Mulholland Drive” said ...
David Lynch Built Queer Worlds For Me To Thrive In
It would be convenient to say that I was so cool that I watched it on purpose, an artsy queer suburban kid desperate for ...
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David Lynch Exposed the Rot at the Heart of American Culture
There’s a sort of evil out there,” says Sheriff Truman in an episode of David Lynch’s iconic TV series, “Twin Peaks.” That ...
David Lynch's kids mourn the loss of their dad, invite fans to honor his legacy
David Lynch 's four kids are remembering their dad after his death by inviting fans to honor his legacy. In a post from the ...
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Netflix CEO Says Company Was Working With David Lynch On A New TV Series Before His Passing
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos recently posted about his love of David Lynch, and he revealed that Netflix and Lynch would have ...
Kyle MacLachlan on Losing David Lynch, Their 40-Year Creative Partnership, and the Work They Never Got To Do
We were talking about ideas,” the Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet star says. “It was like, ‘What’s next?’ And then, ...
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David Lynch Dies at 78: These Are the Essential Works to Watch by the Director
The surrealist neo-noir pioneer was instrumental in changing how loyal fans viewed the world. What’s real matters. We’re committed to providing you with the truth. If you value journalism like ours ...