Naomi Watts reveals how she stopped caring what others think

As a result, said the British actress, who believes her menopause symptoms began “earlier than most of my peers,” a generation of women is completely unprepared for what their bodies will endure.

“And when you don’t know, you really start trying to make up for it,” the star, mom to Sasha15 and Kai13, from ex Liev Schreiber. “Like, ‘Oh my God, I was sweating all night. What it is?” And, “Oh my god, these headaches.” And, “Oh shit, I couldn’t stand kids.” And if there isn’t a community out there that reflects the same story, you just think so you the problem is that it’s just you.”