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Naomi Watts to receive Donostia Award at San Sebastián Film Festival

Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at the 2026 San Sebastián Film Festival, organizers announced Monday. The two-time Oscar nominee will be honored on September 19, with a screening of her film 'The Perfect Wife' following the ceremony.

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Naomi Watts to Receive Donostia Award at San Sebastián Film Festival

Organizers announced on Monday that actress Naomi Watts will receive the Donostia Award at the 2026 San Sebastián International Film Festival, recognizing her as "one of the most talented and recognized actresses of her generation." The prize ceremony is scheduled for September 19, during the festival's run from September 18 to 26 in the northern Spanish city.

Watts, a two-time Oscar nominee, first gained prominence in David Lynch's 2001 film "Mulholland Drive," a role that has remained a defining moment in her career. The festival's announcement highlights her versatility across both auteur cinema and major studio productions, citing her performances in films such as Alejandro González Iñárritu's "21 Grams" (2003) and Juan Antonio Bayona's "The Impossible" (2012), both of which earned her Academy Award nominations. Her filmography also includes Michael Haneke's "Funny Games," Woody Allen's "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger," and the "Birdman" sequel, among others.

Watts, 57, has been nominated twice for Oscars and Golden Globes, and once each for the BAFTA, Goya, and Emmy awards. Her television work includes Ryan Murphy's limited series "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," in which she starred and served as executive producer, earning an Emmy nomination. In recent years, she has also been noted for raising awareness about women's health and menopause.

The Donostia Award is one of the most prestigious honors at the San Sebastián Festival, with previous recipients including Gregory Peck, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Woody Allen, Oliver Stone, and Pedro Almodóvar. German director Werner Herzog is also set to receive the award this year, according to the festival's announcement.

Following the award presentation, the festival will screen "La esposa perfecta" (The Perfect Wife), a drama in which Watts stars as the wife of a suspected Nazi officer living in 1960s New York. The film, directed by Ben Shirinian, follows a journalist who uncovers the man's past while developing a relationship with his wife.

Watts's career has spanned more than two decades, with standout roles in both independent films and major productions. She has also been recognized for her television work, including a nomination for an Emmy Award for her performance in Ryan Murphy's series "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans." In addition to her acting, Watts has been noted for raising awareness about women's health and menopause in recent years.

German filmmaker Werner Herzog is also set to receive a Donostia Award this year, according to the festival's announcement. The award has previously been given to an illustrious list of actors and directors, including Gregory Peck, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, Oliver Stone, Agnès Varda, Catherine Deneuve, and Pedro Almodóvar.

A screening of Watts' film "The Housewife" (reported elsewhere as "La esposa perfecta") by Ben Shirinian will follow the gala. The drama centers on a young journalist who uncovers a suspected former Nazi official living in Queens while befriending his wife.

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Euronews.com

Framing: headline announces Naomi Watts receiving the Donostia Award, focusing on the honor itself

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Watts drew applause from everyone on set during a scene in 'Mulholland Drive'
'Mulholland Drive' ranked second-best film of the century so far by the 'New York Times'
Watts has been nominated twice for Oscars and Golden Globes, once for British BAFTA awards, Spain's Goya prizes and television Emmy
San Sebastián festival recognized Watts as 'one of the most talented and recognisable actresses of her generation'
Watts has worked with directors Alejandro Iñárritu, Michael Haneke, Woody Allen, and Noah Baumbach
The award will be given on 19 September at a gala, followed by screening of 'La esposa perfecta' by Ben Shirinian
'La esposa perfecta' is a drama about a young NYT journalist uncovering a possible Nazi officer living in Queens

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The Manila Times

Framing: announces Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime award at a top Spain film festival — celebratory and respectful, highlighting her achievements and the prestige of the award.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Hollywood star actor and producer Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's top film festival next month, organizers announced on Monday.
The San Sebastian Film Festival said the British-born Australian, a two-time Oscar nominee, would take the "Donostia" prize as "one of the most talented and recognized actresses of her generation".
Watts, 57, first made a name for herself in David Lynch's 2001 movie "Mulholland Drive" and has played versatile roles in both auteur cinema and big productions.
She earned Oscar nominations for her performances in "21 Grams" (2003) by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and "The Impossible" (2012) under Spain's Juan Antonio Bayona.
Inarritu's "Birdman" (2014), "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" (2010) by Woody Allen and Michael Haneke's "Funny Games" (1997) feature among her other standout roles.
Watts was nominated for an Emmy Award for her work in Ryan Murphy's mini-series "Feud: Capote vs.
The Swans," where she was also an executive producer.
Watts has also stood out in recent times for raising awareness about women's health and menopause.
The prize ceremony will take place on September 19 in the northern coastal city of San Sebastian, where the Spanish-speaking world's most prestigious film festival will run from September 18-26.
A showing of the new film "The Housewife" will follow, where Watts stars as the enigmatic wife of a suspected former Nazi official living in 1960s New York.
German director, scriptwriter, producer and actor Werner Herzog is also due to take home a Donostia award this year.
The illustrious list of previous winners includes Gregory Peck, Bette Davis, Lauren Bacall, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, Oliver Stone, Agnes Varda, Catherine Deneuve and Pedro Almodovar.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimWatts will receive the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival on 19 September.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Euronews.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC, The Manila Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimAfter the gala, the film 'La esposa perfecta' by Ben Shirinian will be screened.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Euronews.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC, The Manila Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimWatts was recognized by the festival as 'one of the most talented and recognisable actresses of her generation'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Euronews.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC, The Manila Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimWatts has been nominated twice for Oscars and Golden Globes, once for BAFTA, Goya, and Emmy awards.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Euronews.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
ClaimWatts has worked with directors including Alejandro Iñárritu, Michael Haneke, Woody Allen, and Noah Baumbach.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Euronews.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC, The Manila Times as of Sep 1, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe opening scene of 'Mulholland Drive' drew applause from the set, including from director David Lynch.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Euronews.com as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Euronews.com, The Manila Times 6 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01