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It’s been 20 years since the premiere ofMulholland Dr.andNaomi Wattsis celebrating the film that made her a star.
The two-time Oscar nominee, 52, posteda throwback photo on Instagramof her, costar Laura Elena Harring and directorDavid Lynchat the premiere of their iconic mystery/thriller at the 54th Cannes Film Festival.
“Just seconds before this moment, I was wiping tears away. I had just heard Cat Stevens' song ‘Morning Has Broken’ as our car was pulling up—it’s the song that played at my father’s funeral. I had a lump in my throat—it felt like something special was happening,” Watts wrote in the caption.
She continued, " A certain synchronicity. I could feel my Dad with me, chuckling with pride.@justintherouxsqueezed my hand as we stepped onto the red carpet. This film changed my career. David Lynch changed my life. I’m forever grateful x"
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In 2017, theThe Impossibleactress toldThe Guardianabout her difficult journey in Hollywood, calling herself “unhireable” early in her career. She even admitted that she almost turned down the audition for Betty even though Lynch sought her out for the lead.
“The last time I’d flown to LA for an audition, the guy had his eyes closed,” Watts recalled. “I’d decided I was never going to do it again, never rearrange my plans or spend a single dime.”
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After her breakout role in the thriller, Watts saw her career excel and began to choose roles she felt “connected” to after Lynch helped her mine her talent.
source: people.com
