Liev Schreiber confirms: Naomi’s expecting
If Naomi won’t reveal anything, Liev will! In an appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien last evening, Liev Schreiber, 39, confirmed that he and Naomi Watts, 38, are expecting their first child, by saying, "Yes, I’m going to be a dad." No word on how far along Naomi is, or what they’re having, but Liev did share some funny anecdotes.
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-The baby will not be named Liev – Liev says, "No, it’s a terrible name. It’s probably the most mis-pronounced name in all of show business. It’s bad enough that I have gone through that for 15 years. There won’t be any Liev juniors. It’s not like George, you can call five kids George. You can’t really call anyone Liev, you shouldn’t call one child that, I don’t think!"
-He refers to Naomi as his girlfriend, but it’s believed that she’s actually his fiancee – she’s been wearing an engagement ring with the stone turned in as of late.
-Liev has tried to be helpful, but he says, "I’m trying to stay out of it all. I’m trying not to make anydecisions, [because] everything that I try to do in service of her orthe coming baby is wrong. So I really don’t even go to my house muchanymore."
- Liev mentions that since Naomi’s been pregnant, she wants to go out all the time. Referring to her as a "party girl," he says he made fun of her for being excited to go to the Oscars, but she said, "No, no – it’s a very auspicious thing that our embryo is going to be at the Oscars!"
Thanks to CBB readers Kimberly, Lauren, and Monika.
Direct quotes from People.
- Posted on Feb 27, 07 at 3:40AM
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February 27th, 2007 at 4:41 am
Congratulations to Liev and Naomi.
February 27th, 2007 at 5:09 am
I think they are such a cute couple, and am looking forward to hearing about what sex the baby is and the name, when it’s born!
February 27th, 2007 at 5:20 am
Congratulations to Naomi and Liev!
February 27th, 2007 at 5:28 am
I want to say how happy I am for Naomi and Liev.
February 27th, 2007 at 8:42 am
Why don’t Liev and Naomi get married? I don’t understand the actors and actresses and why they think they have a different standard then the people not connected with the movie business. Their morals leave a lot to be desired. If you don’t want to get married, then why get pregnant? Why have a child with someone you don’t want to marry? All these people that condone this kind of thing are no better.
their baby luck. That baby needs all the luck it can get. I am not apologizing for the way I feel.
February 27th, 2007 at 9:16 am
Wow, congrats to them! I thought Naomi looked wonderful in her Oscar gown…
February 27th, 2007 at 9:27 am
I’m very happy for them, especially Naomi. I know she’s wanted to have a baby for quite a while, and to see her dream finally coming true is fantastic. Best of luck for a happy, healthy pregnancy and new baby! I bet they have a girl!
February 27th, 2007 at 9:28 am
They are such a cute couple and I am so excited for them!
February 27th, 2007 at 11:03 am
It was such a surprise to see him talk about it on Conan! I’m very happy for them, particularly for Naomi who wanted a baby “since she was 19″.. I’m thinking they’re having a girl first, like the other actresses born on Sept. 28–Mira Sorvino and Gwyneth Paltrow.
February 27th, 2007 at 11:21 am
Wow! I knew it! look at that belly!
February 27th, 2007 at 11:43 am
Fantastic news!!! Anyone have a link to liev’s video clip on conan?
February 27th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
I knew it. She looked SO BEAUTIFUL at the Academy Awards. I loved that dress.
YAY!!!
February 27th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
I am sure they’ll have a beautiful baby!Congrats!I hope Naomi won’t be persecuted by the paps!
February 27th, 2007 at 1:45 pm
their baby will be so beautiful!! I am so happy for them!
February 27th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
I hear that she’s 5 months along already.
February 27th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
She looks great and it’s wonderful to finally have confirmation. And Liev, well, I love his sense of humor. Seems he’s been trying to be the dutiful boyfriend/man in her life, as much as she’ll let him, it seems.
Good luck to them!
February 27th, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Congrats to them. She looks absolutely radiant!
February 27th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Congratulations to them! Liev and Naomi are such a cute couple! I’m excited to hear the sex of the baby.
February 27th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
I have a reallyyyyVERY IMORTTANT QUESTION. if YOU ARE DUE IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR, HOW MANY MONTHS PREGNANT ARE YOU??????????????????????????????????PLEASE I REALLY NEED HELP. MY DOCTOR IS NOT IN ATTHE MOMENT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!
February 27th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Aww.. congrats to them! She looks so beautiful pregnant.
February 27th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
Here are links to Liev’s interview on Conan
(2 parts). Enjoy!
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/d-evil-twin/?action=view¤t=Conanclip.flv
http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p238/d-evil-twin/?action=view¤t=Conanclipend.flv