In August 1976, a young Naomi Watts, just seven years old at the time, tragically lost her father, Peter Watts, to a drug overdose. Fast forward to today, and the renowned actress is candidly sharing her feelings about her dad’s passing in a rare interview with The Guardian. Naomi, now a mother herself, reflects on her childhood and how her father's death shaped her life and career.
In a heartfelt moment during the interview, Naomi revealed she finally saw a clear photo of her father smiling, thanks to the iconic band Pink Floyd. Peter Watts worked as a sound engineer for the legendary group. "You’ve got to understand, I’ve got maybe three photos of my dad, and maybe two memories," she explained. "And all of the photos of him are either out of focus or he’s a tiny speck in the background."
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A Glimpse of Her Father's Smile
Naomi shared how receiving the photo of her father smiling brought her immense joy. "When I saw that picture, it felt like a small piece of him was finally revealed to me," she said. The photo was a gift from Pink Floyd, a gesture that deeply touched Naomi. She went on to explain how her father's memory continues to inspire her, despite the limited number of photos and memories she has of him.
Naomi with her mother in April 2011.
Financial Support from Pink Floyd
Naomi also shared how Pink Floyd supported her family after her father's untimely death. "When he died, my dad hadn’t saved money, and I guess my mom didn’t have any. So they, the band, very kindly… ‘Trust fund’ doesn’t sound right at all. I think they gave my mom a few thousand dollars to help get things under way. A lump sum, to help. It was kind that they did that," Naomi, 48, explained. This financial assistance allowed Naomi's mother to focus on raising her children during such a challenging time.
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The Impact on Naomi's Childhood
In a previous interview, Naomi's mother, Myfanway Edwards, spoke about the profound impact her husband's death had on their family. "It was a shock. His death made Naomi incredibly determined. It had a profound effect on her, as it did on the entire family. Losing a parent is a terrible thing to happen to anyone, especially at that age when she needed her dad," Edwards told the Daily Mail in 2015.
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Myfanway Edwards fondly remembered her late husband, saying, "He loved going for long walks in the woods with the children and was so loving with them. I loved him deeply, we all did, it was impossible not to. Naomi loves hearing stories about him." These stories have kept Peter's memory alive in the family.
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In a 2011 interview with MORE magazine, Naomi, who is now a mother to two sons with her ex-boyfriend Liev Schreiber, reflected on her childhood. "Growing up, there was this wondering what he would think of me or what I would think of him. There was a lot of sadness in my life when I was a child. [My mom] had to struggle a lot to bring us up and I have enormous admiration for her," Naomi shared.
