Actress Naomi Watts opened up about her recent menopause experience, saying she was “crying in the bathroom, trying to scratch off my estrogen patch.” The candid admission came during a recent interview in which Watts described the emotional toll of the hormonal transition.
Watts said the episode underscored how desperate she felt at the time, adding, “I was desperate, behind on my rent and getting evicted.” She linked the personal stress to the physical discomfort of menopause, noting that the estrogen patch was part of her hormone‑replacement regimen.
Reflecting on her early career, Watts recalled a period of “ten years before I met David” that she described as a grind. She said her agent pulled her aside for a “heart‑to‑heart” and warned, “Honey, you are too intense. You are freaking people out.” Watts said the comment left her feeling “locked up and worthless” during that formative decade.
Menopause, a natural phase marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, often brings symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Hormone‑replacement therapy, including estrogen patches, is a common medical approach to alleviate these effects.
Watts’ willingness to discuss both her health and the hardships of her early acting years adds to a growing trend of public figures speaking openly about menopause and the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>