Naomi Watts, a well-known star, promises to tackle the issue in Hollywood, which, according to her, is close to her: menopause.
She points out that the previous portrayal of a biological stage that every woman experiences in films had left her quite uninformed.
Now she wants to change this.
“We need to see ourselves represented,” says the Oscar-nominated actress USA TODAY. “Talking about menopause and showing our stories in films can make women feel less alone. It’s about removing the shame and stigma and that’s important through telling all kinds of stories.”
Referring to shame and stigma, Watts recalls a time in her career when she feared menopause would end her career, forcing her to keep the news a secret for a decade.
The actress explains that women in the industry often have to deal with two constant roles: the romantic lead and the grandmother, prompting her to recall, “It was a lonely, scary time.”
Meanwhile, Watts recently starred in the film The Friend and the performance Everything is fair.
