Naomi Watts honoured with Hollywood star

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During her speech, Watts thanked a number of people for their help in starting her career nearly 40 years ago, including fellow Aussie star Nicole Kidman, who was unable to attend in person, but provided a letter to be read out for her "dear friend." Video voice-over made using ACM’s AI.

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00:00Aussie actress Naomi Watts has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

00:05The ceremony in Los Angeles was attended by fellow Hollywood heavyweights, including Watts'

00:102005 King Kong co-star Jack Black, who arguably stole the show. During her speech, Watts thanked

00:17a number of people for their help in starting her career nearly 40 years ago, including

00:22fellow Aussie star Nicole Kidman, who was unable to attend in person, but provided a

00:27letter to be read out for her dear friend.

00:31My first ever film agent, the OG, John Cann, back in Sydney, an early champion who sadly

00:37is no longer with us. He took me after one conversation. I remember running to the closest

00:43phone booth to scream down the line to my mum. He said yes. And my dear friend, Nicole,

00:52an inspiration from the North Shore of Sydney, she made a dream seem tangible.

00:57Her encouragement along the way has always been my North Star. I love you, Nick. Thank

01:04you for your kind words.

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