Naomi Watts Addresses Menopause Stigma in New Book

Naomi Watts, now 56, reflects on her early experiences with menopause starting at age 36 in her upcoming book, Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I’d Known about Menopause. She reveals that she was warned her career would be over if she admitted to being menopausal, with Hollywood labeling such women as 'unf***able.' Watts shares her shock upon learning from a doctor that she was close to menopause while trying to conceive, feeling this could end both her acting career and her hopes for motherhood. The actress aims to challenge the stigma surrounding menopause and older women in Hollywood through her writing, noting that there is a lack of open discussion about such experiences in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of communication about menopause, advocating for a more honest approach to its symptoms and effects. Her book is set to be published on January 21.