According to a controversial study published in 1907 by physician Duncan MacDougall, the physical weight of a human soul was claimed to be 21 grams. Referring to the idea that the incorporeal essence of a living being has a physical weight, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s American crime drama film 21 Grams was released in 2003.
Naomi Watts delivers a gripping performance as a troubled soul in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 21 Grams (Credit: Focus Features)
Naomi Watts’ Acclaimed Role in 21 Grams
Naomi Watts, who portrayed recovering drug addict Cristina Peck, was 35 years old when the film was released in the United States on November 21, 2003.
Born on September 28, 1968, in Shoreham, United Kingdom, she turned 35 on September 28, 2003. For her performance as a grief-stricken mother in 21 Grams, she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Naomi Watts and director Alejandro González Iñárritu at the premiere of 21 Grams, showcasing a blend of chic and casual styles in London on October 31, 2003 (Credit: WENN)
“As soon as I read the script, I liked it,” Watts said in an interview with The Morning Call at the Toronto Film Festival.
“But for the first 20 pages or so, I was lost. You hang with it, and you hope it all comes together, and it does, at the exact point you want it to.”
She was cast in the first English-language film by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu while shooting the 2002 supernatural horror-thriller film The Ring.
Naomi Watts radiates elegance in a soft, flowing gown at the premiere of 21 Grams in New York City on October 19, 2003
We’re used to seeing Naomi Watts rock classic ensembles that are slightly off-beat. She picks unconventional silhouettes and mixes them with the most unexpected accessories.
For example, check out the look she wore on her appearance on “Late Show with David Letterman” in December 2012.
Naomi Watts’ Edgy Look on The Late Show
Naomi Watts stuns in a chic black ensemble, perfectly complemented by her soft waves and elegant gold earrings in New York on December 20, 2012 (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)
For her appearance, Naomi wore a tea-length, drop-waist leather Calvin Klein coat over a little black dress from Stella McCartney. She completed the outfit with zip-trimmed peep-toe Christian Louboutin ankle booties.
Naomi Watts exudes sophistication in an all-black ensemble, featuring a quilted leather skirt and statement Christian Louboutin peep-toe booties (Credit: HRC / C.Smith / WENN)
What do you think of Naomi’s David Letterman style? Hit or miss?
Naomi Watts steps out in striking Christian Louboutin “Col Zippe” ankle booties, featuring sleek leather, bold zippers, and the signature red soles (Credit: WENN)
The British actress wore a pair of Christian Louboutin “Col Zippe” ankle booties. These leather-on-suede zipper-trimmed shoes feature five-inch heels and half-inch platforms.
The Christian Louboutin “Col Zippe” ankle booties, with their towering 5-inch heels, added significant height to Naomi Watts’ 5ft 4 ½ frame, giving her a statuesque appearance that enhanced her overall look (Credit: WENN)
Below is a black all-leather version:
Christian Louboutin Col Zippe Ankle Booties in Black, $1,048
Unfortunately, Naomi’s exact leather-and-suede version of these booties isn’t available online, and the equally stunning watersnake version has also sold out.
Christian Louboutin Col Zippe Watersnake Leather Ankle Booties, $1,395