# Naomi Watts Wins San Sebastian Film Award

> Naomi Watts receives Donostia lifetime achievement award at Spain film festival.
- Title: Naomi Watts Wins San Sebastian Film Award · Malay Mail
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/19/uk-actor-naomi-watts-honoured-at-spain-film-festival/235809
- Published: 2026-09-19T19:33:05+00:00
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## Naomi Watts Honoured
British actor Naomi Watts receives Donostia lifetime achievement award at San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain.

> It feels like such an incredible honour to get this award at this point in my life
## Festival Award Details
The Donostia Award honors actors like Gregory Peck, Julia Roberts, Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver and Penelope Cruz.
## Watts' Career Reflection
Naomi Watts, 57, reflects on nearly four decades of work with cinema greats and commitment to challenging roles.

> I’ve been working hard for the last nearly four decades and had the fantastic opportunity to work with cinema greats
## Advocacy for Natural Aging
Watts advocates natural aging for women and notes shifting attitudes in the film industry over recent years.

> I was told at the beginning that I better get my skates on because it all finishes at the age of 40
## Film Career Highlights
Watts rose to stardom with David Lynch's 2001 psychological thriller Mulholland Drive and received two Oscar nominations for 21 Grams and The Impossible.
## Industry Attitude Shift
Watts states that attitudes in the film industry have changed since she was told she would stop working at age 40.

> I’m in my late 50s now… I do think things have changed
## Key takeaway

British actress Naomi Watts honored with San Sebastian Film Festival's Donostia Award for her challenging roles and advocacy of natural women's aging.