Naomi Watts will receive the Donostia award at the San Sebastián Festival in 2026. This honorary recognition is awarded to figures of great relevance in international cinema and constitutes one of the most prestigious distinctions of the festival.
The English actress has five decades of film career, during which she has alternated between cult films and major box office hits, demonstrating a versatility that has allowed her to win over diverse audiences worldwide.
The award will be presented to Naomi Watts jointly with Werner Herzog, the renowned German filmmaker, thus joining two prominent figures of world cinema at the same recognition ceremony.
In addition to this distinction, the actress's career includes nominations for some of the most important awards in the film industry, namely for the Oscars, BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globes, reflecting the significant impact of her career on the international audiovisual landscape.
