Naomi Ellen Watts (born 28 September 1968) is a
British-born, Australian raised actress. Watts began her
career in Australian television, where she appeared in
commercials and series, including the soap opera Home and
Away, Brides of Christ and the family sitcom Hey
Dad..!. She is known for her roles in films such as
Mulholland Drive (2001), The Ring (2002) and 21 Grams
(2003), for which she received worldwide attention and an
Academy Award nomination. She has also starred in King Kong
(2005), Eastern Promises (2007), and The International
(2009).