21 GRAMS - WATTS FEEDS DEGENERES MACARONI CREATION

21 GRAMS star NAOMI WATTS thrilled ELLEN DeGENERES when she appeared on her chat show yesterday morning (09FEB04) - by feeding the comedienne homemade macaroni and cheese.

Before British-born Watts made her appearance in front of the studio audience of THE ELLEN DeGENERES SHOW, she was backstage using the kitchen to whip up the dish.

The OSCAR-nominated actress told DeGeneres, "I decided to use your kitchen because this is just my favourite dish."

As a grateful DeGeneres devoured the dish, Watts also revealed that she'd laced her culinary creation with white truffle oil, explaining, "It just gives it a nice kick."