Naomi Watts' son Sasha starts USC acting freshman year

Naomi Watts’s family milestone unfolded on a deeply emotional note as her son Sasha Schreiber began his freshman year at the University of Southern California, stepping into a new chapter that also marks continued blended-family cohesion. Sasha, 18, is set to study acting in USC’s School of Dramatic Arts, a path he announced publicly with a beaming social media post. In parallel, Watts shared intimate moments from the send-off, and his father, Liev Schreiber, conveyed a heartfelt message about missing his “ride or die.” The moment underscored a family dynamic that has navigated public attention with a focus on support and continuity for the children, including Sasha’s 16-year-old sister, Kai.

Watts’s Instagram updates captured the scene as she clung to Sasha amid a flurry of luggage, writing “Already bawling” alongside the moment. In another frame, Sasha is shown with his sister, as the family prepared to part ways for college life. The actress, 56, wore a tan jacket and light jeans, while Sasha appeared in a white T-shirt and jeans, his arm around his mother. The family’s public-facing commitment to coparenting has remained a steadier through-line since Watts and ex-partner...