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Naomi Watts on Menopause - ‘It’s Not All Doom and Gloom’

AARP PROJECT
Naomi Watts on Menopause - ‘It’s Not All Doom and Gloom’ by AARP

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  • Naomi Watts on Menopause - ‘It’s Not All Doom and Gloom’
Entrant
  • AARP

About This Project

Summary

AARP empowers people to choose how they live as they age, including changing the stigma around menopause. This video shares actress Naomi Watts’ story of premature menopause, aiming to promote public understanding and shed light on the experience for younger audiences. Our strategy used authentic storytelling and a high-profile voice to spark conversation, reach multigenerational audiences, and inform.

Goals & Objectives

Our goal was to raise awareness of the challenges surrounding menopause and help shift public perception by reducing stigma and normalizing conversation. By spotlighting Watts’ story, we aimed to validate women’s experiences and bring greater visibility to this life stage.

Results & Impact

The video reached over 19K people on Facebook and garnered nearly 20K views across platforms. Many viewers shared how empowering and validating they found Naomi Watts’ story, highlighting the need for more open, relatable conversations around menopause and women’s health.

the team

Jason Orfanon
  • Vice President
  • AARP Studios
Grace E. Cutler
  • Executive Producer
  • AARP Studios
Caitlin K. Rossmann
  • Senior Producer
  • AARP Studios
Bridgette Reilly
  • Producer
  • AARP Studios
Rebecca DiLuzio
  • Associate Producer
  • AARP Studios
Andrew Labens
  • Editor
  • AARP Studios
Tracy Sacks
  • Director of Production
  • AARP Studios
Julia Rossi
  • Senior Production Manager & Content Strategist
  • AARP Studios
Jennifer E. Harris
  • Production Manager
  • AARP Studios
Renita Griskel
  • Production Coordinator
  • AARP Studios
Andy Portnoy
  • Director of Post Production
  • AARP Studios
Xi Lin
  • Art Director
  • AARP Studios
John Kantelis
  • Graphics Designer
  • AARP Studios
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