Naomi Watts She remembers her former friend and collaborator David Lynch after He died at the age of 78 years.
“My heart is broken. My friend Dave,” Watts, 56, wrote. Via Instagram On Thursday, January 16th. “The world wouldn't be the same without him. His creative guidance was really strong. It put me on the map. A world I had been trying to break into for over ten years, failing tests left and right. Finally, I sat in front of a curious man, radiating light, speaking words from another era, making me laugh and comforting. How could he even see me when I was completely hidden, and I even lost sight of myself?!”
Watts noted that Lynch's “wisdom, humor, and love” influenced her as much as his art. “Every moment together felt charged with a presence I had rarely seen or known. Perhaps because, yes, he seemed to live in a changing world, a world I feel lucky to have been a small part of.” David invited everyone to take a glimpse into this world through his novel “Brilliant stories that have elevated cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers around the world.”
The actress concluded her heartfelt post by saying she “can't believe he's gone,” adding: “I'm a mess but forever grateful for our friendship. I'm shouting from the trumpet: Godspeed my friend Dave! Thank you for all you do.” – Buttercup xox. “
Naomi Watts and David Lynch at the Premiere Magazine Party in 2001
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Watts' post included a beautiful photo of her kissing Lynch on the cheek, in addition to a clip of her on set in 2017. Twin Peaks alive. “No, come on. Smack me. You're angry. Smack me,” Lynch told Watts during rehearsal. “No, I don't want to,” Watts replied, after which the director scooped her up for a hug.
Having begun her career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Watts scored her breakout role in Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller. Mulholland Drive. She portrayed lookalikes Betty Elms and Diane Selwyn, the former of whom worked to help a woman suffering from amnesia named Rita (played by Laura Haring) Revealing her true identity.
Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Haring in Mulholland Drive
Cover imagesWatts teamed up with Lynch again to revive his hit show in 2017 Twin Peaks As Janie E. Jones, wife Kyle MacLachlanDougie Jones. She also had a voice role in Lynch's last directorial film, in 2006 Inland Empire.
Lynch's family confirmed that the director died in an accident Share Facebook on Thursday after his battle with emphysema. “It is with deep regret that we and his family announce the death of man and artist David Lynch. “We appreciate some privacy at this time,” the statement read. “There is a huge hole in the world now that he is no longer with us. But, he says, “Keep your eye on the pie and not the hole.” It's a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way.
In addition to posting her own tribute, Watts shared MacLachlan's song Share a reaction via her Instagram Story with several broken heart emojis. “Forty-two years ago, for reasons beyond my understanding, David Lynch It brought me out of obscurity MacLachlan, who starred in the original film adaptation of Lynch's film, will star in his first and last big-budget film. Sand dunes Besides Twin Peakshe commented on photos of them over the years on Thursday. “He clearly saw something in me that even I didn't recognize. I owe my entire career, my life really, to his vision.”
He continued: “I will miss him more than the limits of my language can say and my heart can bear.” My world is fuller because I knew him and even emptier now that he's gone.
Lynch is survived by his four children – daughters Jennifer and Lola and sons Austin and Riley – whom he shares with his ex-wives.
