What happens when the world tells you you're too old and you decide not to listen?

Well, my guest today has spent her life proving that voices of doubt do not define us.

Naomi Watts is a powerhouse, but her journey was far from easy. Born into a

creative family, her father, an audio engineer for Pink Floyd, her mother, a costume and set designer,

she grew up reinventing herself again and again, adjusting to her family's nomadic life across

England and Australia.

Once in Hollywood, it took years to find her stride,

and when success finally did arrive in her 30s with Mulholland Drive,

it was followed almost immediately by ageism.

Offscreen, she faced challenges just as profound,

infertility, perimenopause, and the pressure to stay silent.

But Naomi turned her truth into courage, speaking out to inspire women and launching

Stripe's beauty to change the conversation around aging.

Now at 57, she's shining brighter than ever, married to her perfect match, thriving

professionally, and showing the world

that success and strength have no expiration date.

I'm Hoda Kotb. Welcome to my podcast, Making Space.

Thank you. I'm so happy to be sitting with you today. Thanks for having me, Hoda.

Good to see you.

So we've been through many seasons in life, different seasons.

How would you describe the one you're in right now?

Oh, what a great question. It's a lot.

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