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...the 37-year-old actress, Naomi Watts. After toiling in Hollywood limbo for more than a decade in mostly forgettable flicks, she finally hits it big in David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive" (which should have earned her an Oscar) and then goes on to bag a well-deserved Best Actress nomination for "21 Grams" (which she should've won then).
Of course, Ms. Watts is "lucky" because she CAN actually ACT - and how! - without resorting to Acting mannerisms a la Meryl Streep. She's also blessed with youthful looks, unlike others her age who don't possess even half her thespian gifts. She hasn't peaked yet, and I foresee a long and fruitful career before her.
Sometimes, it's just a matter of luck, too. Or a nice break. I'm sure Ms. Watts is eternally grateful to Mr. Lynch for the break. Or at least she should be.
As for Meg Ryan, I was just wondering what ever happened to "America's Sweetheart"? Now I know. Very sad. Good that she's trying something different, but she also needs some wise counsel about the decisions she takes.
Go see "Searching For Debra Winger" by Rosanna Arquette, and you'll feel exasperated with some Hollywood actresses as they whine, whine, whine about how the film industry "maltreats" them, and then do nothing about it. I think there's a lot more to be accomplished if they decide to finally stop the whining and band together - or something - and produce films for themselves. (Learn from Selma Hayek - who took it upon herself to produce "Frida", even if it took her 7 years to do so.)
