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Naomi Watts Opens Up About Menopause and Early Career Struggles

Updated 2026-09-27 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actress Naomi Watts has candidly discussed her experiences with menopause, including emotional challenges and early career difficulties. She shared personal anecdotes about feeling intense pressure and financial struggles in the industry.

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Variety

Naomi Watts Talks Menopause – ‘I Was Crying in the Bathroom, Trying to Scratch Off My Estrogen Patch’ – Recalls Being Told She ‘Freaked People Out’ Early in Her Career: ‘Yeah, No Shit. I Was Desperate, Behind on My Rent and Getting Evicted’

Naomi Watts waited a long time to become a star. “It was a grind. That 10 years before I met David, I became so locked up and I felt worthless. My agent pulled me aside and she said: ‘We need to have a heart to heart. Honey, you are too intense. You are freaking people […]

2026-09-27 13:14 UTC