There were no royals on the red carpet but Naomi Watts looked every inch the princess at the world premiere of biopic Diana in London.
The 44-year-old actress who plays the late Princess of Wales in the film wowed in a figure hugging white Versace gown with simple black accessories.
In an interview with The Weekly the Australian-British actress said playing Diana was “the hardest thing I’ve ever done”.
Diana opens in Australia on October 10.
Naomi Watts stepped onto the red carpet in a white Versace frock.
She channeled Diana’s warm way with fans.
Naomi has decribed the complex role as the most difficult she’s played.
On the red carpet at Leicester Square.
With co-star Naveen Andrews who plays Diana’s love interest.
The cast of Diana.
Naomi Watts as Diana.
She has described the role as her “toughest ever”.
Naomi turned down the role a number of times before accepting.
The film explores Diana’s relationship with surgeon Hasnat Khan.
Diana was reportedly “madly in love” with Hasnat Khan.
The actress said she was prepared for backlash over the untold story.
Naomi studied Diana’s character thoroughly.
Naomi Watts as Diana with young Princes William and Harry.
“I was nervous going into it,” she told the *Express*.
“I was nervous going into it,” she told the Express.
“The idea of doing this transformation and telling the story who is wildly famous,
“Albeit doing it in a sensitive way.”
“She is a fascinating woman with a fascinating story that ended in such tragedy.”
‘Diana’ opens in Australia October 10.
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