Naomi Watts.
Getty Images (3)Naomi Watts was three, no, four times a lady, as evidenced by her quick multiple outfit changes while out and about in New York City to promote her book, Dare I say it: Everything I wish I knew about menopausewhen it was released on Tuesday, January 21.
Styled by Jeanann WilliamsWatts, 56, dressed the part while championing a sense of powerful femininity with her fashion.
While appearing on NBC todaythe actress wore a tweed collar dress from Emilia Wickstead’s Resort 2025 collection, which, as the designer said. The runway of Vogue in November 2024, was inspired by memories of her mother’s wardrobe, but with more contemporary shapes.
Watts supported this idea with Loewe Mary Jane pumps with a modern sculptural heel, oversized Balenciaga sunglasses, an Oscar de la Renta top-handle bag and a minimalist Bea Bongiasca gold ring.
Talking to the host Savannah GuthrieWatts discussed breaking the taboo topic of menopause. The actress said she was 36 years old and had just finished filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told she was on the verge of menopause.
“It just made me panic and I didn’t know what to do,” she said. “I felt very alone, ashamed, like it was all over and that’s another reason I wanted to write the book because I want people to understand that it’s not the end. We still have a lot of life ahead of us and a lot to do.”
Watts’ outfit changes were also far from over, as she followed it up with a second, ladylike ensemble for an appearance at Live with Kelly and Mark. This time she is wearing an off the shoulder dress from Shushu/Tong. During the segment, the cohost Kelly Ripa aptly described Watts’ honest but humorous account of menopause “required reading” for women everywhere.
Spotted in midtown Manhattan, Watts stayed cozy in a Prada fur coat with gold buttons, a Prada parent leather mini bag and Prada peep-toe pumps to match. Dana Rebecca hoops with baguette diamonds completed the look.
By the time Watts arrived at the Union Square Barnes & Noble for a discussion with the reporter Laura Brownshe had switched to a sleek tonal-and-white winter look consisting of wide-leg silk trousers and a coordinating cardigan with a double-breasted camel Celine coat that skimmed her legs.
She carried another Oscar de la Renta bag, the Ivy, which the luxury fashion house describes as blending sophistication and utility, along with gold “O” emblems that pay homage to the graceful curve of the house’s logo. A fitting choice for Watts, a leading voice in menopause awareness whose book is as honest and informative as it is funny—a legendary achievement in itself.
