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Naomi Watts in Mulholland Drive: 25 Years of Mind-Bending Cinema
Naomi Watts' role in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive remains one of cinema's most enigmatic masterpieces after 25 years.
In brief
Naomi Watts' role in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive remains one of cinema's most enigmatic masterpieces after 25 years. Naomi Watts starred in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive, which is now considered one of the best movies of the 21st century. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Mulholland Drive's 25th anniversary
Naomi Watts starred in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive, now celebrated as one of the 21st century's best movies.
The film's mysterious premise
In Mulholland Drive, Naomi Watts' character Betty and Laura Elena Harring's Rita explore a dreamlike Hollywood night with a tape-recorded performance.
Rebekah Del Rio's performance
Rebekah Del Rio sang 'Llorando' a cappella in the film, a performance described as one of the saddest and most beautiful in history.
Lynch's TV pilot origins
Lynch originally created Mulholland Drive as a TV pilot for ABC, which was later expanded into a film by StudioCanal.
Critical acclaim over time
Mulholland Drive ranked #2 on the New York Times' 2025 list of the 100 best 21st century films, ahead of There Will Be Blood.
Lynch's later work
Lynch directed Twin Peaks: The Return in 2017, his final major project after Mulholland Drive.
The main idea
Naomi Watts starred in David Lynch's 2001 film Mulholland Drive, which is now considered one of the best movies of the 21st century.
