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Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts are married after 6 years of romance. Here's a timeline of their relationship.

Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts are married after 6 years of romance. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts attend the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
  • Naomi Watts posted a photo with Billy Crudup on Instagram Saturday, with the caption "Hitched!"
  • The pair have been romantically linked since at least 2017, after working on Netflix series "Gypsy."

Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup said "I do" this weekend, according to Watts' latest Instagram post.

The "I Heart Huckabees" actress and "Eat, Pray, Love" actor enjoyed a friendship prior to dating. Watts confirmed rumors that the pair were heading down the aisle Saturday when she shared an Instagram photo of the two with the caption "Hitched."

Watts also shared more behind-the-scenes snaps from their wedding day on social media and revealed that her bouquet from the ceremony was from a local deli.

Here's a timeline of their romance.

Crudup and Watts are said to have been friends for years, and were spotted together in 2009.

Crudup and Watts are said to have been friends for years, and were spotted together in 2009.
Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts, Billy Crudup, and Eva Mendes attend the 9th Annual 24 Hour Plays on Broadway After Party in 2009.      Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Montblanc

Crudup and Watts were seen together at a Broadway party, alongside actors Liev Schreiber and Eva Mendes.

At the time, Watts was dating Schreiber, a relationship that lasted 11 years before ending in 2016, according to People. They share two children together: Samuel Kai, 14, and Alexander "Sasha" Pete, 15.

Meanwhile, Crudup dated actress Mary-Louise Parker until 2003. They share a 19-year-old son named William Atticus, per People. Crudup then dated Claire Danes from 2003 to 2006.

Watts and Crudup starred together in "Gypsy," a drama series that debuted on Netflix in 2017.

Watts and Crudup starred together in "Gypsy," a drama series that debuted on Netflix in 2017.
Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup played a married couple in the Netflix drama "Gypsy."      Netflix

Watts and Crudup play a married couple in the psychosexual drama about Jean Holloway (Watts), a therapist who gets too involved in her patients' lives.

The pair was rumored to be dating later that year when they were seen together in New York City. A source confirmed to People in July that Watts and Crudup were officially dating in July 2017.

In March 2018, Naomi Watts attended the opening night of Crudup's play "Harry Clarke."

In March 2018, Naomi Watts attended the opening night of Crudup
The "Birdman" actress supported her beau on his play's opening night.      Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

According to People, Watts was in attendance to support Crudup during his one-person off-Broadway show.

Per the Vineyard Theatre's website, "Harry Clarke" was about "the story of a shy midwestern man leading an outrageous double life."

Later that month, Crudup told Entertainment Tonight that he wanted to keep portions of his life private when asked directly about his relationship with Watts.

"I try to make it a point of not commenting publicly one way or the other about my personal life," he said. "I don't particularly see the advantage of people knowing too much about me if I'm constantly trying to trick them into thinking I'm someone else."

In January 2020, Crudup thanked Watts in his acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards.

In January 2020, Crudup thanked Watts in his acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Awards.
Crudup won a Critics Choice Award for his role as high-powered TV executive Corey Ellison.      Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association

Crudup won best supporting actor for his role on the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show," which also stars Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.

During his acceptance speech, he thanked his costars and the crew, adding, "Thanks to them and … my son and my friends and family and Naomi and everybody, so thanks a lot," according to People.

Eight months later, in September of that year, Crudup gave a shoutout to Watts' children Sasha and Kai when he nabbed an Emmy for outstanding supporting actor.

"And to the young people in my life: my glorious son, Will, my nephews, and all my godchildren, Sasha and Kai, please save us," he said, per the outlet. "Sorry to ask. I love you, and thank you."

The pair made didn't make their first red-carpet appearance together until February 2022, when they attended the SAG Awards.

The pair made didn
Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts attend the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards in Santa Monica, California.      Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

The couple made their red carpet debut five years after dating rumors began swirling.

They arrived together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Crudup was nominated for outstanding performance by a male actor in a drama series for his work on "The Morning Show," according to People.

In July 2022, Watts wished posted a photo of her and her beau in Paris, wishing him a happy birthday.

Watts and Crudup dressed to the nines when they attended the 2022 Emmys that September.

For Valentine's Day in 2023, Watts showed love to her beau on Instagram.

In April 2023, Watts dodged questions about her engagement ring while on the "Today" show.

In April 2023, Watts dodged questions about her engagement ring while on the "Today" show.
Naomi Watts stayed mum about her relationship status during a recent appearance on "Today."      Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images

Host Hoda Kotb acknowledged Watts' new bling during their interview in April.

"My eye is hurting. There's a big glint coming from some ring over here," Hoda Kotb said. "It just struck me, but it's beautiful."

As Watts laughed, Kotb's co-host, Savannah Guthrie, said, "Hoda is asking if you're engaged."

Watts avoided answering, blaming her "brain fog."

On Saturday, Watts seemingly confirmed that they tied the knot in an Instagram post.

On Saturday, Watts seemingly confirmed that they tied the knot in an Instagram post.
Naomi Watts posted this photo on Instagram Saturday.      Naomi Watts/Instagram

Watts and Crudup were first spotted by Page Six on Friday wearing wedding attire and "matching rings."

According to the outlet, Watts wore an Oscar de la Renta Sweetheart Water Lilly Guipure Dress and carried a flower bouquet. Crudup wore a navy blue suit, a white button-up shirt, and a silver ring on his left hand.

In a photo posted to Instagram, Watts confirmed Page Six's report, captioning a picture of the two with, "Hitched!"

Celebrities rushed to congratulate the couple, including Jennifer Coolidge and Watts' ex, Liev Schreiber, who wrote: "Congratulations!!! Gorgeous!!!"

Watts shared more behind-the-scenes details of their special day on her Instagram stories.

Watts shared more behind-the-scenes details of their special day on her Instagram stories.
Naomi Watts shared snaps of their wedding day on her Instagram stories.      Instagram/ @naomiwatts

The "Birdman" actress shared more details with her followers on her Instagram stories and included snaps from her glam squad who helped create her wedding look.

In one photo, she captioned a photo of her and Crudup with "Hubby," and in a second picture, she revealed that she purchased her bouquet from a local deli.


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