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At NYFF, Billy Crudup Says He and Naomi Watts Prioritize Mutual Support Over Competition

The actor framed their approach during publicity for Jay Kelly as a partnership focused on encouragement rather than rivalry.

Overview

  • Billy Crudup told People at the New York Film Festival on Sept. 29 that he and Naomi Watts back each other's professional agendas after years of navigating Hollywood.
  • He said they regularly talk through scenes and characters and trade acting tips, describing their dynamic as free of competitive vibes.
  • Naomi Watts visibly supported Crudup at the Aug. 28 Venice premiere of Jay Kelly, where the couple walked hand in hand and shared a brief kiss.
  • The couple, first linked after co-starring in Gypsy in 2017, married in 2023 and have continued making joint red-carpet appearances.
  • Jay Kelly is slated for a limited theatrical release on Nov. 14 before streaming on Netflix starting Dec. 5.