David Lynch, Naomi Watts

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.
Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts and others share heartfelt tributes to David Lynch: ‘He put me on the map’
With the passing of beloved director David Lynch, many of the actors he worked with – along with countless staunch admirers – have shared emotional tributes and testaments to his legacy.
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.
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.
David Lynch, director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive’, dead at 78
David Lynch, an influential director known for his unique and surrealistic films and TV shows including “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks,” has died. He was 78.

Laura Dern pays tribute to David Lynch

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 ...
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.
David Lynch’s children announce global group meditation session in his memory, on his birthday
Director David Lynch was many things. Among them, treasured filmmaker, TV series creator, writer, painter, recording artist, ...
What Was David Lynch's Net Worth? Legendary Director Dies at 78
Iconic director and musician David Lynch has died, leaving behind an incredible legacy of work and personal success. Known ...
David Lynch was a painter before he brought his art to film: L.A. arts and culture this week
The world lost one of its premiere film auteurs when David Lynch died last week. It also lost a fascinating visual artist.
David Lynch’s Children to Honor Him With a ‘Worldwide Group Meditation’
To honor the life of their father David Lynch, Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch will host a "worldwide group meditation ...
Doctors, Lynch lift Old Bridge past Lacey - Boys ice hockey recap
Kenneth Doctors' power play goal with 24 seconds left was the game winner as Old Bridge defeated Lacey, 4-3, at Old Bridge Ice Arena. Doctors and Chase Lynch each had two goals and an assist for Old ...
Long live Lynch!
In his Monday newsletter, Los Angeles Times columnist Glenn Whipp remembers talking with David Lynch, a man whose reticence ...