Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, who were together for 11 years before their split in 2016, recently reunited for a family dinner with their son Sasha. The former couple has maintained a strong co-parenting relationship, often coming together for significant family events, and this dinner was no exception.
The reunion comes on the heels of Schreiber and his wife Taylor Neisen welcoming a new addition to their family. In August, the couple celebrated the birth of their daughter, Hazel Bee Schreiber. Schreiber, 55, shared the joyous news on Instagram, posting several heartwarming photos of the newborn. One image showed Hazel’s tiny hand grasping Schreiber’s thumb, while another captured a close-up of her little foot. “So happy that Hazel Bee is finally here,” Schreiber wrote in the caption. “She arrived early in the morning of August 27th and has been a dream every day since. Mom and baby are both super happy and healthy. Thanks to all for the love and support.”
Naomi Watts, 54, was quick to express her happiness for her ex-partner’s new family member. “We love baby Hazel!! 🙌🙌🙌,” she commented on Schreiber’s post, showing her support and joy for the new arrival. Neisen also shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a black-and-white photo of Hazel in a white onesie. “My whole heart. Hazel Bee Schreiber. 8.27.23,” she wrote, with Watts again chiming in with a comment: “So so lovely 🙌😍🙌.”
Watts and Schreiber’s ability to maintain a positive relationship post-split is evident in their frequent family gatherings. They share two children, Sasha, 16, and Kai, 14, and have made it a point to come together for their kids’ milestones. Last year, the blended family, including Watts’ husband Billy Crudup and Neisen, posed for a family photo during Kai’s graduation from middle school. “Congratulations to Kai ⚡️🎉,” Watts wrote in the caption. “Class of 2022 #modernfamily ❤️ #graduation.”
The family also recently celebrated Sasha’s 16th birthday. Watts shared a series of photos on Instagram, including a picture of her laughing and hugging Sasha, who was dressed in a gray suit. She also posted throwback images of Sasha as a baby, capturing tender moments of him drinking from a milk bottle and smiling at the camera while resting in her arms. Schreiber also marked the occasion with a close-up shot of himself and Sasha, captioning it, “Happy Birthday Handsome!”
Watts and Schreiber’s commitment to co-parenting has been a cornerstone of their relationship since their split. In a joint statement to PEOPLE at the time of their separation, they said, “Over the past few months we’ve come to the conclusion that the best way forward for us as a family is to separate as a couple.” Despite the end of their romantic relationship, they have continued to prioritize their children’s well-being and happiness.
Watts’ relationship with Billy Crudup, whom she met in 2017 while promoting their Netflix series “Gypsy,” has also flourished. The couple has kept their romance relatively low-key but has been seen together at various events and family gatherings. Crudup, who shares a son with ex Mary-Louise Parker, has seamlessly integrated into the blended family dynamic.
In an interview with Vogue Australia in 2017, Watts addressed her co-parenting arrangement with Schreiber. “I’m single. I’m co-parenting,” she said. “There are good days and bad days. Liev and I are on great terms and we’re trying to do our absolute best for the sake of the children, and we hope to keep moving forward in that way.”
The recent family dinner with Sasha is just another example of how Watts and Schreiber have successfully navigated their post-split relationship. Their ability to come together for their children, celebrate milestones, and support each other’s new family dynamics speaks volumes about their commitment to maintaining a healthy and loving environment for their kids.
As they continue to co-parent and celebrate life’s moments together, Watts and Schreiber set a positive example of how former couples can remain united for the sake of their children. Their story is a testament to the power of love, respect, and mutual support, even after a romantic relationship has ended.
Source: PEOPLE, Vogue Australia
