Naomi Watts Embraces Bittersweet Goodbye as Son Sasha Heads to USC
NAOMI WATTS' TEARFUL GOODBYE: Mom's Emotional Sendoff for Son Sasha as He Embarks on College Adventure
The tears were flowing freely in Naomi Watts' household as she bid a bittersweet farewell to her 18-year-old son, Sasha, who is off to start his college journey at the prestigious University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. The 56-year-old actress and proud mom couldn't help but show her emotional side on social media as she shared heartwarming photos of their special moment.
In a poignant post, Watts confessed that she was already feeling the weight of motherhood's next chapter: "Already balling (sic)," she wrote alongside a tender snap of herself embracing Sasha by the front door. Her towering frame wrapped tightly around her son's waist as he stood tall in his loose-fitting white T-shirt and light jeans.
Meanwhile, Watts' ex-partner Liev Schreiber, 57, couldn't resist sharing his own sweet sendoff message on social media, gushing about their teenage son: "Starting to feel the pull," he captioned a photo of himself beaming alongside Sasha. The actor also lavished praise on his soon-to-be college student, describing him as "one of the deepest, kindest, bravest and most beautiful boys I have ever known."
Watts' fans and followers were treated to a glimpse into the actress's close bond with her kids, particularly Sasha and 16-year-old sister Kai. The latter was spotted hiding behind her mom in another adorable photo, mirroring Watts' earlier display of emotional vulnerability.
As for the family's furry member, Izzy, one of their dogs, seemed equally perplexed by the occasion, sitting perched on Sasha's duffle bag as if trying to gauge the significance of this milestone moment.
The Schreiber-Watts household has undergone some changes in recent years. The couple parted ways in 2016 after 11 years together, but they have maintained a remarkable co-parenting relationship. Watts and Schreiber continue to prioritize their children's well-being, making joint decisions that put the kids' needs first.
In a surprise move earlier this year, Naomi Watts married her longtime love Billy Crudup in an intimate courthouse ceremony. Just a month later, Liev Schreiber tied the knot with Taylor Neisen at his home in Montauk. The couple welcomed their baby girl, Hazel Bee, shortly after, and Watts was quick to offer congratulations on social media, expressing her love for the new addition: "We love baby Hazel!!"
As reported by thescholarlynote.com, Schreiber shared during an interview with CBS This Morning that despite their split, he and Watts remain incredibly close. "We're parents together so we'll be together for the rest of our lives no matter what and we're very close," he emphasized.
