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Naomi Watts Champions Menopause Awareness at CNBC Summit

4/18/2026

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Naomi Watts, Oscar-nominated actress, advocates open discussions about menopause and aging.
At the CNBC Changemakers Summit, she urged normalizing conversations about fertility and physical changes to help women embrace identities.
Watts founded Stripes Beauty in 2022 to support women facing perimenopause and menopause.
She shared personal experiences, including early menopause symptoms, and called for better education.
Stripes Beauty has gained traction, partnering with retailers and launching National Hot Flash Day.

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Story summary

Naomi Watts, Oscar-nominated actress, advocates open discussions about menopause and aging.
At the CNBC Changemakers Summit, she urged normalizing conversations about fertility and physical changes to help women embrace identities.
Watts founded Stripes Beauty in 2022 to support women facing perimenopause and menopause.
She shared personal experiences, including early menopause symptoms, and called for better education.
Stripes Beauty has gained traction, partnering with retailers and launching National Hot Flash Day.