Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Naomi WattsandBilly Cruduptied the knot — twice!

The pairhave been linkedsince they costarred in the 2017 Netflix seriesGypsy, but they didn’t make theirred carpet debutuntil February 2022 at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Crudup was nominated for his role onThe Morning Show.

From their budding on-set romance to their surprise marriage, here’s everything to know about Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup’s relationship.

November 9, 2009: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup meet

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Years before they costarred alongside each other inGypsy,Watts and Crudup had their first run-in on Broadway.

According toBroadway World, the pair took part in the 24 Hour Plays on Broadway benefit and were photographed together at the afterparty.Eva Mendes,Jennifer AnistonandLiev Schreiber, who was dating Watts at the time, also participated in the benefit, which raised money for art education programs in New York City public schools.

Watts and Schreiber began dating in 2005 and welcomed their first child,Alexander “Sasha” Pete Schreiber, in 2007. Their second child,Kai Schreiber, was born in 2008.

Crudup was single at the time, having split with ex-girlfriendMary-Louise Parker, with whom he shares son William Atticus Parker, in 2003, and exClaire Danesin 2006.

September 26, 2016: Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber announce their split

After 11 years together, Watts and Schreiber announced thatthey had separated.

In a joint statement, the pair wrote, “Over the past few months we’ve come to the conclusion that the best way forward for us as a family is to separate as a couple.”

They continued: “It is with great love, respect, and friendship in our hearts that we look forward to raising our children together and exploring this new phase of our relationship. While we appreciate your curiosity and support, we ask the press to be mindful of our children and respect their right to privacy.”

September 2016: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup begin filmingGypsy

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Watts and Crudupbegan filmingNetflix’sGypsyin fall 2016. In the 10-episode psychological drama, Watts stars as a therapist who becomes overly involved in the lives of her patients. Crudup was cast as her husband.

March 2017: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup get lunch together

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Months after filming wrapped,Watts and Crudup were spottedin public together for the first time.

The two were all smiles as they walked together in New York City and headed to a sushi spot for lunch.

May 22, 2017: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup say they are both single

Despite speculation that she and Crudup were an item, Watts referred toherself as singlein an interview withVogue Australia.

“I mean, I’m single, I’m co-parenting. I’m doing okay,” she said of her life since her and Schreiber’s split. She added that she was focusing on work and spending more time with friends and family.

Earlier that month, Watts said she wasn’t ready to date just yet.

“Right now I’m at a point where I’m healing and just wanting to protect the family unit, and we’re doing, so far, a pretty good job with that,” she toldRed Magazine, per theAssociated Press. “[Dating] just seems completely frivolous and counterproductive and just not really in my world right now.”

The following month, Crudup shared that he was single (but hoping to find someone) while discussing his career in an interview withMr. Porter.

“There’s a lot of pressure in acting … It’s hard to maintain all of your relationships,” he said. “My son is with me part-time, so if I’m not working, I’m with him. And I have a great group of friends in New York. But I’m happiest when I’m in a relationship, for sure. And I have great faith that I’m going to find one to persevere with.”

July 2017: A source confirms Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup are dating

Watts and Crudup sparked dating rumors after they wereseen holding handsin N.Y.C. in July 2017.

An eyewitness spotted the pair when they went to a café for lunch. After arriving hand-in-hand, the couple “looked happy and were laughing a lot, then left again holding hands.”

A source then confirmed Watts and Crudup’s relationship with PEOPLE.

February 18, 2018: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup attend BAFTAs afterparty

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After laying low for several months, Watts and Crudup engaged in some rare PDA in February 2018. The couple were seen atVogue’sBAFTAs afterpartyin London. At the end of the night, they left holding hands.

March 18, 2018: Naomi Watts attends the opening night of Billy Crudup’s play

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Crudup’s one-man play,Harry Clarke, opened at the Minetta Lane Theatre in N.Y.C. on March 18, 2018. Watts attended theopening nightin a pale pink dress.

March 29, 2018: Billy Crudup shares why he keeps his relationship with Naomi Watts private

That same month, Crudup spoke withEntertainment Tonightabout his hit off-Broadway play. When asked about Watts, he said, “I try to make it a point of not commenting publicly one way or the other about my personal life.” He added, “I don’t particularly see the advantage of people knowing too much about me if I’m constantly trying to trick them into thinking I’m someone else.”

Crudup later spoke aboutGypsybeing canceled after only one season. “I was for sure disappointed that it didn’t have a longer life,” he said. “There are certainly features ofGypsythat I’m incredibly proud of, and the working experience was really terrific. I hope we get another shot at something else sometime.”

January 12, 2020: Billy Crudup thanks Naomi Watts at the Critics' Choice Awards

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At the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards,Crudup wonbest supporting actor for his role onThe Morning Show.

During his acceptance speech, he first thanked multiple people from the cast and crew, including costarsReese WitherspoonandAniston. He added, “Thanks to them and … my son and my friends and family and Naomi and everybody, so thanks a lot.”

His quick shout-out marked the first time Crudup referenced his and Watts' relationship publicly.

September 20, 2020: Billy Crudup mentions Naomi Watts' kids in Emmy acceptance speech

Crudup’s role onThe Morning Showalso earned himan Emmy awardfor outstanding supporting actor in 2020.

Inhis acceptance speech, Crudup gave a shout-out to the kids in his life, including Watts' childrenSasha and Kai. “And to the young people in my life: my glorious son, Will, my nephews, and all my godchildren, Sasha and Kai, please save us,” he said. “Sorry to ask. I love you, and thank you.”

May 16, 2021: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup walk her dog

In one of their rare public sightings, Watts and Crudup were spotted out and about in N.Y.C. The pair were photographed laughing and smiling whilewalking her dog.

February 27, 2022: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup make their red carpet debut

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After nearly five years of dating, Watts and Crudup made theirred carpet debutat the 2022SAG Awardsin Santa Monica, California. Crudup was nominated for his role onThe Morning Show.

The couple wore coordinating all-black outfits and smiled for photographers prior to the show.

April 24, 2022: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup attend a weddingin Hawaii

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Watts and Crudupattended the weddingofInStyle’sformer editor-in-chief,Laura Brown.

The star-studded wedding was held in Hawaii. Watts shared several photos from the event on Instagram, including two of her and Crudup together. “We adored the romance, found the light, bum-rushed the dance floor, over ate and drank and we don’t regret any of it,” she wrote in the caption. “Congratulations to the beautiful couple.”

June 15, 2022: Naomi Watts brings Billy Crudup to Kai’s middle school graduation

In June 2022, Watts and Schreiber’s younger child, Kai, graduated from middle school. The former couple celebrated the milestone together, andWatts brought Crudupalong as well.

Watts posted an Instagram photo that featured her kids, Crudup, Schreiber and his girlfriendTaylor Neisen. In the caption, the actress used the hashtag “modern family.”

In 2019, Watts spoke about herco-parenting relationshipwith Schreiber. “I’m pretty proud of us,” she said. “We’ve made it our absolute priority to be good and kind to each other and we’re absolutely committed to that.”

July 8, 2022: Naomi Watts calls Billy Crudup her “love”

To celebrate Crudup’s 54th birthday,Watts shared a photoof the couple in Paris. “Happy Birthday my love,” she wrote in the caption.

September 12, 2022: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup attend the 74th Emmy Awards

At the 74thEmmy Awards, Crudup was nominated again for his role onThe Morning Show.He and Watts missed the pre-show red carpet — she later shared onLive with Kelly and Ryanthat they had hit traffic — but made it in time toattend the ceremonytogether.

Watts shared a fewInstagram photosthe next day, writing in the caption, “Shout out to: @Prada for the frock! 👗Billy for the fun 😘.”

Inanother post, she shared a photo of them posing together on the carpet, captioned, “What a night… What a dress… What a gent… ❤️✨.”

October 19, 2022: Naomi Watts andBilly Crudup attend launch party forher wellness brand

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In October 2022, Watts debuted her new wellness brand, Stripes. She and Crudupcelebrated at the launch party.

February 23, 2023: Billy Crudup says he’d bring Naomi Watts to live on the moon with him

When the host of PEOPLE in 10, Makho Ndlovu, asked the actor what two objects and two people from Earth he’d bring to the moon, Crudup said: “Well, my guitar, probably, and maybe a six-pack of Corona. And then my son andmy girlfriend.”

April 27, 2023: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup spark engagement rumors

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Watts was spotted out and about in New York Citywearing a large diamond on her left ring finger. She then appeared onToday, whereHoda Kotbdrew attention to her new bling.

“My eye is hurting. There’s a big glint coming from some ring over here. It just struck me. But it’s beautiful,” the show’s host said. Trying to avoid the topic, Watts smiled shyly and replied: “Oh, the brain fog!”

June 9, 2023: Naomi Watts confirms her marriage to Billy Crudup

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In a sweet Instagram post, Watts announced that she and Crudupgot married. She shared a picture of the pair smiling in front of what appeared to be a Manhattan courthouse, along with the caption, “Hitched! 🕊️🪢♥️.”

In the snap, theKing Kongstar wore a white Oscar de la Renta dress while her husband looked dapper in a navy suit.

Days after the wedding, an insider spoke to PEOPLE about Watts and Crudup’s “fun relationship.”

“They love going on dates to different restaurants,” the source said. “They often bike around NYC and hang out on the beach in the Hamptons with friends. Naomi always smiles with Billy.”

August 31, 2023: Naomi Watts says she and Billy Crudup have a “pretty great” sex life

At a wellness event in New York, Watts shared that she and Crudup have a"pretty great" sex lifedue to communication.

“Whatever it is you’re going through, if you can talk to your partner and take away the awkwardness … and most of the time, if they’re good people, they will be empathetic,” she said. “And that’s hot — that’s really hot when you can be honest and the conversation lands really well.”

January 7, 2024: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup attend the Golden Globes

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The couple attended theGolden Globesat the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Watts turned heads in a silver Fendi gown, while Crudup, who was one of the evening’s nominees, looked effortlessly handsome in a black suit and tie.

June 8, 2024: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup get married (again) in Mexico City

September 15, 2024: Billy Crudup gives Naomi Watts a shout-out during his Emmys acceptance speech

The couple attended the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards together, walking the red carpet and posing for photos on their way in. When Crudup won outstanding supporting actor in a drama series later in the evening, he shouted out Watts, who had also been nominated for her role inFeud: Capote vs. The Swans.

source: people.com