Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber Reunite for Sasha's High School Graduation
EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Watts and Ex-Liev Schreiber Put Differences Aside for Son Sasha's Big Day
The Hollywood power couple, who split 7 years ago, was spotted together in Central Park as they celebrated their son Sasha's high school graduation. The 56-year-old actress was joined by her current husband Billy Crudup, 56, while Liev, 57, attended with his wife Taylor Neisen, 32.
The proud dad shared a heartwarming snap from the special occasion, posing with Sasha, now 17, and their family members. In the photo, Sasha looked dapper in a grey suit, flanked by his parents and their significant others.
Liev's caption read: "The graduate!!!", as he beamed with pride. The actor also shared another snap, this time with just him, Sasha, and Naomi embracing their newly-minted graduate.
Naomi, who was dressed to impress in a multi-color flowing dress, accessorized with a straw hat, sunglasses, and black open-toe heels. Her husband Billy sported a navy suit with dress shoes and sunglasses, while Liev cut a handsome figure in a navy suit, light button-up shirt, and brown suede shoes.
Their son Kai, 16, who recently came out as transgender, was also spotted at the celebration, wearing a bohemian white dress and brown boots. Naomi's outfit choice sparked some debate among fans, with many praising her for embracing her free-spirited style.
Meanwhile, Liev's caption about his pride in Sasha has left many wondering if he's finally moved on from his past with Naomi. "It's like my kid is growing up," he told The Scholarly Note last month. "He doesn't feel like a kid anymore; he feels like a man now."
Their high school graduation marked another milestone for the family, who have been through their fair share of ups and downs over the years. After 11 years together, Naomi and Liev split in 2016 but have maintained a friendly relationship as they co-parent Sasha and Kai.
The family was also spotted at the Cirque Du Soleil New York City premiere of Luzia in March, where Liev revealed that he felt "self-conscious" walking the red carpet with his son. "He doesn't feel like my kid anymore; he feels like a man now," he confessed to The Scholarly Note.
Their commitment to co-parenting has been a topic of interest among fans and media outlets alike. In an exclusive interview with Net-a-Porter in 2019, Naomi spoke about their amicable split: "We're doing things very differently. I'm pretty proud of us, corny as that may sound."
"We've made it our absolute priority to be good and kind to each other and we're absolutely committed to that." She also shared a touching moment from their son's prom night in America last month, where they reunited to celebrate his milestone.
The actress was joined by her husband Billy, while Liev attended with Taylor. Naomi and Liev have been praised for their efforts in maintaining a positive relationship despite their split. As one fan pointed out on The Scholarly Note's social media: "They're doing it right; setting an example for other co-parents."
Meanwhile, Kai has become a rising star in the fashion world, making her runway debut for Valentino during Paris Fashion Week in March. She took to Instagram to share her gratitude for the support she's received as a young transgender girl.
"I'm so eternally grateful that I'm so supported as a young trans girl," she wrote. "But there are so many boys and girls like me who can't say they have the same blessing."
Liev has been vocal about his support for his daughter, saying at an Ali Forney Center's A Place at the Table gala: "These are people who are being rejected. These are people who are experiencing the harshest version of humanity that we can offer, and some of them are not surviving it."
He praised the center for their work in supporting the trans community, adding: "We got to bear that in mind when we go out there and glam ourselves up and get ready to be seen." The actor's dedication to his daughter has been widely admired by fans and critics alike.
As Naomi and Liev put their differences aside to celebrate Sasha's graduation, one thing is clear - they're both committed to supporting each other as co-parents. But with Kai taking center stage in the fashion world and her coming out story sparking conversations about acceptance, it remains to be seen what's next for this Hollywood family.
Sources: The Scholarly Note
