Naomi Watts was three, nay, four times a lady, as demonstrated with multiple wardrobe quick-changes while out and about in New York City to promote her book, Dare I Say: Everything I Wish I Knew About Menopause, when it was released on Tuesday, January 21.
Styled by Jeanann Williams, Watts, 56, dressed the part by championing a sense of powerful femininity with her fashion.
While appearing on NBC’s Today, the actress wore a bouclé tweed collared dress from Emilia Wickstead’s Resort 2025 collection which, as the designer told Vogue Runway in November 2024, was inspired by memories of her mother’s wardrobe, but with more contemporary shapes.
Watts leaned into this idea with Loewe slingback Mary Jane pumps that featured a modern sculptural block heel, oversize Balenciaga sunglasses, an Oscar de la Renta top-handle bag and a minimalist gold Bea Bongiasca ring.
Speaking to host Savannah Guthrie, Watts discussed breaking down the taboo topic of menopause. The actress said she was 36 and just completed filming King Kong and was trying to start a family when she was told she was on the brink of menopause.
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“That just put panic in me and I didn’t know what to do,” she shared. “I felt very lonely, ashamed, like everything was over and that’s another reason I wanted to write the book because I want people to understand that it is not the end. There’s still much life ahead of us and plenty to do.”
Watts’ wardrobe changes were also far from over, as she followed it with a second, similarly ladylike ensemble for an appearance on Live With Kelly and Mark. This time, she wore an off-the-shoulder dress by Shushu/Tong. During the segment, cohost Kelly Ripa aptly described Watts’ honest yet humorous account on menopause “mandatory reading” for women everywhere.
Spotted in midtown Manhattan, Watts stayed cozy in a navy Prada wool coat with gold buttons, a parent-leather Prada mini bag and pointed-toe Prada pumps to match. Dana Rebecca hoops with baguette diamonds completed the look.
By the time Watts reached the Union Square Barnes & Noble for a discussion with journalist Laura Brown, she’d switched into a sleek tonal winter-white look consisting of silk wide-leg pants and a coordinating cardigan with a Celine double-breasted camel-colored overcoat that skimmed past her ankles.
She carried another Oscar de la Renta bag, the Ivy, which the luxury fashion house describes as mixing sophistication and utility, along with gold “O” emblems that pay homage to the house logo’s graceful curvature. A fitting choice for Watts, a leading voice in menopause awareness, whose book is as frank and informative as it is funny — a legendary achievement in and of itself.
