Naomi Watts and her character, Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn, share a few similarities in terms of having a goal to become a successful actress in Hollywood. In the film and depending on the theories surrounding the character, Betty/Diane struggled and ultimately failed to become the successful actress she wanted to be. This is due to the perceived large conspiracy that Hollywood purposefully picks and chooses certain actors and actresses for big roles while not giving other actors and actresses a chance through their probable talent. Ultimately, her frustration, bitterness, and losing her grip on reality lead her to commit suicide. This is noted to be the tragic outcomes of a number of actors and actresses, successful or otherwise when dealing with Hollywood. Watts herself, who was a working actress, had struggled for a decade to get a break in Hollywood due to being constantly ignored by casting directors. After another disappointing casting call one day, at one point, she imagined ending her own life by plunging off of a cliff while in her car, and she thought this while actually driving on Mulholland Drive. Luckily, director David Lynch met with her, gave her some encouragement and comfort after talking with her, and cast her in the lead role in this film. After the film's release which garnered a lot of interest for Watts, she went on to become a successful actress.

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