
Emma Watson

Emma Watson was born in Paris, France on April 15, 1990. Watson is known around the world as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film franchise based on the books written by JK Rowling.
Her family moved to England when she was five years old. Watson first discovered an interest in performing arts at the age of 5 and during her schooling, when she demonstrated her talent and won a poetry reading competition.
Watson auditioned for the role in Harry Potter in 1999 and got the part! She began filming for the first Harry Potter installment in 2000. Ten years, and six films later, Watson continues to play the role of the muggle-born wizard. She was the youngest actress to grace the covers of Teen Vogue and the U.K.’s Tatler magazine and has since appeared on covers and in magazines such as Vogue, V and Elle.
She has also played some roles outside of the Wizarding World such as in BBC’s Ballet Shoes and Universal’s The Tale of Despereaux. She now attends Brown University and is studying for a Liberal Arts Degree. Watson is also working closely with People Tree as their Creative Advisor and is collaborating with the company on their Spring/Summer collection for 2011.
The Guinness Book of World Records has named Watson the biggest-grossing female star of the ’00’s. Her work in the past decade has grossed $5.4 billion in global box office receipts.


Anne Hathaway! Hilary Duff! Celebs Who Played Princesses

Magic and Mayhem! Celebrities Who've Played Witches in Movies and TV

Harry Potter's Harry Melling Disagrees With J.K. Rowling About Trans Rights

Christmas Movies That Aren't Technically Christmas Movies

Stars Who Played Disney Characters in Live-Action Films

Sally Field Dubs Ex-Boyfriend Burt Reynolds as Her Worst Onscreen Kiss

Malfoy Bonding! The ‘Harry Potter’ Cast's Best Reunions Through the Years

'Harry Potter' Stars From 'Sorcerer's Stone' to HBO Max Reunion

'Harry Potter' Stars: Where Are They Now?

'Pickled' Competition Special Reveals Celeb Teams: Emma Watson and More

Selena Gomez Reveals She Wrote Cole Sprouse’s Name on Her Wall as a Kid

Swooning on Set! Actors Who Had Crushes on Their Costars

Emma Watson: Tom Felton Is a 'Little Piece of My Soul'

Who Is Brandon Green? 5 Things to Know About Emma Watson's Rumored BF

Former Child Stars' Salaries: See What Selena, Ariana and More Earned

See Emma Watson's Super Stylish Red Carpet Fashion Evolution

‘Harry Potter’ Cast’s Dating Histories: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, More

Meghan Markle! Taylor Swift! Female Stars' Empowering Quotes About Feminism
