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Watts in 2013, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: Naomi Ellen Watts
Place of Birth: Tonbridge, Kent, England, U.K.
Date of Birth: 28 September, 1968
Ethnicity: English, Welsh
Naomi Watts is a English-Australian actress and producer. Her roles include Mulholland Drive , The Ring , King Kong , Eastern Promises , Funny Games (2007), St. Vincent , Demolition , The Book of Henry , and Goodnight Mommy .
Naomi was born in Tonbridge, Kent, England, and was raised in England, and Anglesey in North Wales, during her early years. When she was fourteen, she moved to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, with her mother. Her father, Peter Watts (Peter Anthony Watts), a road manager and sound engineer, worked with musicians, including Pink Floyd. Her mother, Myfanwy (“Miv”) Edwards (née Roberts), is a costume and set designer, and antiques dealer. Her brother is photographer Ben Watts.
Naomi is married to American actor Billy Crudup . She has two children with her former partner, American actor Liev Schreiber .
Naomi’s paternal grandfather was named Anthony Watts.
Naomi’s paternal grandmother was named Jane P. G. Rolt.
Naomi’s maternal grandfather was named Hugh/Huw Roberts. Hugh was Welsh.
Naomi’s maternal grandmother was named Nikki. Nikki likely was born in Australia.
Source: Genealogy of Naomi Watts – https://www.geni.com