British-born Australian actor Naomi Watts sheds light on the under-researched and often misunderstood realities of menopause.

In the U.S., two million women enter menopause each year.

Despite being such an important transition for women, we rarely talk about menopause, and few doctors are informed enough to provide adequate support.

At the age of 36, renowned British-Australian actor Naomi Watts found out she was going through early menopause.

The confusion and shame Watts initially felt led her to create Stripes Beauty, a wellness company dedicated to raising awareness around menopause.

In her 2025 book, Dare I Say It, Watts combines scientific insights and personal stories to debunk some of the myths around menopause and help women through their journey.