Exclusive: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup's Surprise Wedding Leaves Fans Speechless
Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup's wedding was a spontaneous and stress-free affair in New York City on June 9th Exclusive details reveal the couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony surrounded by loved ones
According to an insider exclusively revealed in the latest issue of We, Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup's courthouse wedding was a perfect fit for their easy-going romance. The couple wanted to keep the event low-key and intimate, and they successfully achieved a stress-free and spontaneous celebration.
The founder of Stripes and the actor known for Almost Famous, both aged 54, got engaged in April and were eager to tie the knot. According to a source, the couple didn't want a big A-list wedding and felt that a Manhattan courthouse ceremony was more fitting for their low-key personalities. The source also noted that the ceremony was particularly meaningful for the couple.
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The England native and the Morning Show star stayed true to themselves — and kept things simple — with their post-wedding celebration.
According to an insider, the couple surprised their friends by attending a birthday party wearing their wedding attire. The celebration was filled with congratulatory messages for the newlyweds. Crudup and Watts first met in 2009 during a Broadway benefit event, and their paths crossed again in 2016 while filming for the Netflix series Gypsy. Following their reunion, rumors of a romance between the two began to circulate. In August 2017, Us confirmed that Crudup and Watts were in the early stages of dating.
Attending a BAFTA afterparty in London marked the first public appearance of the duo in February 2018. Their romantic relationship blossomed further and they made their official red carpet debut as a couple at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2022.
Watts fueled engagement rumors in April of the following year when she was spotted wearing a diamond sparkler on her ring finger. The speculation continued when she and her partner were seen at an event, with her in a stunning white lace Oscar de la Renta gown and him in a navy suit. The Goodnight Mommy star confirmed their marriage the next day on social media, sharing a photo of the newlyweds outside the courthouse with the caption "Hitched!" She also revealed on Instagram that her bridal bouquet was made from flowers purchased at the deli.
Watts and Schreiber were in a relationship from 2005 to 2016, during which they had two children named Alexander “Sasha” and Kai. Meanwhile, Crudup has a son named William from his past relationship with Mary-Louise Parker, whom he dated from 1996 to 2003. However, the couple broke up when Parker discovered Crudup’s affair with Claire Danes, whom he dated until 2006. Check out the exclusive video above to learn more about the couple’s surprise wedding and grab the latest issue of We, available on newsstands.
