Naomi Watts, 53, quotes Lady Macbeth in a blood-spattered selfie... after paying tribute to her ex-partner Liev Schreiber on his birthday By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 03:19 BST, 14 October 2021 | Updated: 03:23 BST, 14 October 2021 Viewcomments Naomi Watts is a star of the stage and screen. And the 53-year-old actress looked every inch the thespian on Wednesday as she shared a blood-spattered selfie to Instagram. Naomi, who paired the dramatic blood spatter with a sexy slip dress and perfectly coiffed curls, quoted Lady Macbeth in the caption. Thespian: Naomi Watts, 53, quoted Lady Macbeth in a blood-spattered selfie on Wednesday, after paying tribute to her ex-partner Liev Schreiber on his birthday 'Out, damned spot! Out, I say,' she wrote alongside the dramatic photo. The actress didn't mention if the bloody outfit was for a possible Halloween costume or a new theatrical role. It comes after Naomi paid tribute to actor Liev Schreiber, her ex-partner and the father of her children, on his 54th birthday over the weekend. Cryptic: 'Out, damned spot! Out, I say,' she wrote alongside the dramatic photo Tribute: It comes after Naomi paid tribute to actor Liev Schreiber (left), her ex-partner and the father of her children, on his 54th birthday over the weekend She posted a photo from a previous family trip to the snow. Naomi, Liev, and their sons, Sasha, 14, and Kai, 12, cuddled up in the throwback. She wrote in the caption: 'Happy birthday to this fellow Libra @lievschreiber, the other half of these precious gifts!' Co-parents: Despite announcing their split in 2016 after 11 years together, the former couple have continued to be friends and co-parents for their children 'Hope you have an amazing day,' the Australian-raised, British-born actress added. Despite announcing their split in 2016 after 11 years together, the former couple have continued to be friends and co-parents for their children. Last month, Liev also shared a birthday tribute post for Naomi on his Instagram feed. Friendly exes: Last month, Liev also shared a birthday tribute post for Naomi on his Instagram He posted a photo of himself and their children and wrote in the caption: 'Happy Birthday mom!!! We love you beyond beyond.' The Mullholland Drive star replied: 'Thank you, love you guys too.' Since their break-up, the pair have both moved on with new partners: Naomi is dating actor Billy Crudup, 53, while Liev is with model Taylor Neisen, 28. On good terms: Naomi replied in the comments section: 'Thank you. Love you guys too' Amicable: Liev and Naomi, who never married, announced their split in September 2016 but vowed to co-parent their sons and remain a family. Pictured in 2016 Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility