**Naomi Watts Shares Insights into Her ‘Fantastic’ Honeymoon with Billy Crudup**
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Naomi Watts recently opened up about her “fantastic” honeymoon experience with husband Billy Crudup, revealing how the couple managed to celebrate their marriage in style. Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at a promotional event for her new show, *Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette*, Watts discussed the couple’s romantic getaway. The actress disclosed that the couple first tied the knot in a New York City courthouse in June 2023, followed by another wedding ceremony in Mexico City a little over a year later.
During the gathering on June 2, 2024, Watts, 57, expressed her excitement about the honeymoon, mentioning it was an event they had both looked forward to. She explained that initial difficulties in aligning her filming schedule for *Love Story* with their planned honeymoon were resolved, allowing them to embark on their romantic escapade.
Watts recounted their plans for an overnight train journey from Venice to Paris aboard the Orient Express, highlighting the couple’s desire to make the most of their special time together. “We had planned this little fantastic experience, and I just knew that I had to be available for that, and we made it work,” she shared.
The couple’s second wedding was confirmed by Watts’ brother, photographer Ben Watts, who posted a video of the event on social media. The footage displayed Watts in a striking white gown, bouquet in hand, as Crudup stood nearby in a dark suit. The enchanting moment featured their family, including her daughter Kai and niece Ruby who appeared to be serving as bridesmaids, along with Crudup’s son, William.
In addition to discussing her personal life, Watts also elaborated on her role as Jackie Kennedy in *Love Story*, which explores the intense romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The series delves into the complexities of their relationship, showcasing Watts’ dedication to embodying such a well-known figure.
When approached by the show’s executive producer, Ryan Murphy, for the role of Jackie Kennedy, Watts hesitated, questioning her suitability for the character. “At first, I thought surely there’s someone else more right for this role,” she recounted, referencing her doubts about her resemblance to the former first lady.
Despite her initial reservations, Murphy’s confidence in her abilities prompted Watts to reconsider. “There’s something about him when he sees it,” she stated. “He believes it and thinks you can do it.” With encouragement from Murphy, she committed to taking on the formidable role.
Watts acknowledged the challenges of embodying Jackie Kennedy, especially capturing her distinctive voice. Engaging with a dialect coach, she dedicated significant time to mastering the nuances of Kennedy’s speech, which she described as “very distinctive.”
The portrayal demanded both emotional depth and a thorough understanding of the character’s essence. “It was a big undertaking, a lot of nerves going into it, a lot of prep, particularly for the voice,” she admitted. Watts explained that with limited recordings from the latter part of Kennedy’s life, it fell upon her to create a characterisation that would resonate with audiences.
*Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette* premiered on February 12 and represents the first installment in Murphy’s American Love Story anthology. As Watts beautifully captures the allure and complexity of Jackie Kennedy, her reflections on both her professional and personal life portray a woman committed to her craft and her family.
As Watts and Crudup continue to explore their relationship post-wedding, the couple’s ability to balance their demanding careers with personal happiness illustrates a modern love story in its own right.