EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Watts And Liev Schreiber In Clash Of The Egos

Posted on Apr 03, 2010 @ 11:40AM

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Rumors have been swirling for years about whether Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts are married or not. But it seems that any speculation surrounding their relationship could soon be moot, as a source tells RadarOnline.com exclusively that the New York based couple, who have two sons together, are going through a rough patch.

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"Liev is kind of arrogant and snobby," a source close to the situation tells RadarOnline.com. "And it grates on him that Naomi has the higher profile, bigger, better career and higher earnings.

"Despite the rumors that are out there, they are not married, and they haven't talked marriage plans in a good two years.

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"They’ve already been through two real relationship crisis's, in January 2008 when Heath Ledger died and then last Spring/Summer time, and they came extremely close to splitting but they decided to go to couples’ counseling and work it out for the sake of the kids. When Heath died it really rocked Naomi’s world and she totally withdrew. Liev just isn’t the kind of guy who will hold Naomi’s hand to get her through a tough period. Instead he acts like he doesn’t need the relationship and can walk out at anytime. But he better be careful because if he keeps it up he could lose Naomi and I do think that would devastate him.

"But, it looks like they're slowly deteriorating, and finding themselves back in a bad place once again.

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"Basically, it's a total clash of the egos between the two of them. It's always tough to make a relationship work when it's between an actor and actress. Both tend to be self-obsessed to a degree, and Naomi and Liev fit that description to a T.

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"Liev would like Naomi to take more of a back seat when it comes to her career, he wants to be the major star and breadwinner and he would like her to be more of a stay at home mom. But Naomi knows that her movie making days are running out fast and she wants to capitalize on her looks and fame while she still can - while she's still young enough.

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"Plus she loves being an actress, and loves the validation she gets from the fans and the critics.

"They're kind of in a no win situation and basically at a stalemate, neither side wants to budge or compromise. I really don't see how they are going to work this one out and reach a resolution that keeps both sides happy.

"I know for a fact that if they didn't have the kids they would of split a long time ago. It seems that now, the only thing holding them together is their two sons, who they both love very dearly. Unfortunately, it seems that they no longer love each other very dearly though."

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Sounds like it came straight off from Naomi's camp.

by perineum
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 10:57pm

they are both terrific actors, really they are. i hope they work it how. i think of tom hanks, i think he covers up his big ego, but i think rita wilson has taken a back seat to him. she stole sleepless in Seattle in one scene!

by tacky66
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 8:47pm

You would think that since this has come to light (her career/his career) with Hollywood couples for a while that they would recognize it for what it is. Everything can work if you work at it! Love for each other is a great motivator.

by somuchtosay
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 1:20pm

Naomi does not have the bigger career. They're both seen as character actors. I'm sure they both know their place in the Hollywood world, but are clashing over who will work and who won't & stay w the kids.

by Silverlaker
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 11:59am

Oh yeah, teach your cuts to quit when the going gets tough. Just walk out. Be a role model? OMG!

by Smooch1
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 11:55am

How about work it out, period. This cut and run and on to the next partner to screw that up as well is really immature and it nets you nothing in life. No relationship is perfect. There is no point in on to the next in most cases.

by Smooch1
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 11:53am

They would be doing the kids a favor by splitting up and getting along better as friends and good parents. The arguing and bitterness is not a good role model for their kids.

by Icyhotpr
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 9:54am

Has he looked in tne mirror- he better hang on to her, his looks are non-existent and he's the one who's career is fading. Can anyone name 3 movies he's been in. He's ugly and she's the best he'll ever get- GROSS!!!!!!!

by yankeedoodle
Posted Sat, 04/03/2010 - 8:09am