Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup Redefine “Golden Hour” with Public Displays of Affection at Venice Film Festival

Hi, I’m Jaden Patel, and if you’re looking for a masterclass in how to make a red carpet feel like a rom-com montage, you’ve come to the right place.

Let’s cut to the chase: Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup decided that the 2025 Venice Film Festival needed more romance, so they stepped onto the red carpet for the premiere of *Jay Kelly* and treated the world to a live episode of *How to Win at Love After 50*. In a beige Valentino gown that screamed, “I’m elegant, but I also know how to kiss on cue,” Watts locked lips with her husband of two years, Billy Crudup, who was wearing a tuxedo so crisp it probably had its own skincare routine.

Now, if you’re thinking, “Oh no, not another celebrity couple being disgustingly in love,” you’re not wrong. But here’s the twist: this wasn’t just a fleeting smooch for the cameras. This was a full-on, hand-holding, cheek-kissing, red-carpet-gasping moment that had photographers whispering, “I haven’t seen this much affection since the paparazzi invented zoom lenses.”

Crudup, fresh off his 2024 Emmy win for *The Morning Show*, had already made it clear where his heart was when he publicly dubbed Watts “my piece of eye candy.” And Naomi, being the humble powerhouse that she is, simply replied via Instagram: “Proud of you, Billy.” Because nothing says romance like a well-timed caption and a gown that costs more than your car.

The couple, who married in 2023 after years of being Hollywood’s most low-key duo, have been open about how their relationship helped them navigate life’s messier chapters—like Watts’ menopause journey. In a rare moment of sincerity that wasn’t sponsored by a wellness brand, Watts told *The Drew Barrymore Show* that Crudup was her emotional anchor. “He really is a special man,” she said. “When I was deep in my shame, I felt he understood me.”

And if that doesn’t make you want to book a couples retreat immediately, I don’t know what will.

While Naomi and Billy were busy rewriting the script on late-in-life love, Venice was also hosting Amal and George Clooney, who showed up in full red carpet royalty mode—Amal in a fuchsia dress that screamed “I’m a human rights lawyer and I know it,” and George in a tux that said, “I’ve been here before, and I’ll be here again.”

Adam Sandler brought his whole squad, proving that even the Sandman needs a family photo op now and then. Meanwhile, Kirsten Dunst, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, and Noah Baumbach all made appearances that were less about romance and more about reminding us that Hollywood is still full of people who know how to wear a ruffle without irony.

So, what’s next for Naomi and Billy? Probably a lifetime supply of sunscreen, since they seem to be soaking up every last drop of this Italian sun. But if the Venice Film Festival taught us anything, it’s that love doesn’t have to be dramatic to be real—it just needs a good tailor and a photographer with a long lens.

Well, there you have it. Another day, another couple making us question our life choices. See you at the next gala.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online
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