Naomi Watts honoured in Spain as Hollywood star reflects on changing fortunes for women over 50
Naomi Watts has been celebrated for a career spanning more than three decades after receiving one of the most prestigious […]
British actress Naomi Watts received one of Spain’s most prestigious honorary awards, the Donostia Award, at the San Sebastian Film Festival. The award recognizes her contributions to cinema through her work in independent productions, major Hollywood films, and television. The honor was presented by Spanish director J.A. Bayona during a gala at the Kursaal Theatre in San Sebastian on September 19.
Watts, 57, appeared on stage in a black evening gown, accepting the award in front of the festival audience. She has had a successful career spanning over three decades, with notable roles in films like Mulholland Drive, 21 Grams, The Ring, The Impossible, Birdman, and Eastern Promises. Her work has earned her two Academy Award nominations, and she paid tribute to director David Lynch during her acceptance speech for her breakthrough role in Mulholland Drive.
Watts also addressed the representation of older women in the entertainment industry, expressing her belief in a positive shift. She presented her latest film, The Housewife, a psychological drama directed by Canadian filmmaker Ben Shirinian, during the festival.
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