Emma Watson is a British actress, model, and activist who became world-famous for her role as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” film series. She was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France, and raised in England.
Watson started acting in the “Harry Potter” series at the age of 11, starring in all eight films from 2001 to 2011. Her performance was widely acclaimed, earning her several awards and immense popularity.
- Birth: Emma Watson was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France.
- Parents: Her parents, both British lawyers, are Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson.
- Education: Emma Watson attended the Dragon School, a preparatory school in Oxford, England, and later attended Headington School, a private all-girls school. She later studied at Brown University and Worcester College, Oxford University, and graduated with a degree in English literature.
- Acting Debut: Watson made her acting debut in 2001 as Hermione Granger in “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (released as “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” in the US).
- Harry Potter Series: She starred in all eight films in the Harry Potter series from 2001 to 2011.
- Post-Harry Potter Career: After Harry Potter, Watson has starred in a number of successful films including “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, “The Bling Ring”, “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Little Women”.
- Modelling Career: Besides acting, Emma Watson has also worked as a model. She has been the face of brands like Burberry and Lancôme.
- Activism: Watson is an active advocate for women’s rights. She was appointed as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2014.
- HeForShe Campaign: As part of her work with the UN, Watson launched the HeForShe campaign, which aims to encourage men to advocate for gender equality.
- Book Club: Watson started a feminist Goodreads book club called “Our Shared Shelf” in 2016.
- Sustainable Fashion Advocate: Watson is known for advocating for sustainable fashion. She often promotes ethical fashion brands and wore a dress made of recycled plastic bottles to the 2016 Met Gala.
- Brown University: Watson completed her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Brown University, an Ivy League institution in the United States.
- Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor: While studying at Brown, Watson also completed a yoga and meditation teacher training course.
- Multilingual: Watson is fluent in English and French.
- Time’s 100 Most Influential: She has been listed in the TIME 100, the magazine’s list of the world’s most influential people, twice as of 2021.
- Sibling: Emma has a younger brother named Alex.
- Youngest Artist: In 2010, Watson was the youngest person to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine in the UK.
- First Non-Harry Potter Film: The first film Watson worked in outside the Harry Potter series was the BBC film “Ballet Shoes” (2007).
- Voice Acting: Watson provided the voice for Princess Pea in the animated film “The Tale of Despereaux” (2008).
- Music Video Appearance: Emma Watson appeared in One Night Only’s music video for the song “Say You Don’t Want It” in 2010.
- Ivy League Graduate: Despite her busy acting career, Watson prioritized her education and graduated from the Ivy League university, Brown University, in 2014.
- Certification Course: She also completed a week-long certification course at the Canadian School of Public Speaking.
- Global Goodwill Ambassador: Watson was appointed the UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador in 2014.
- Woman of the Year: Watson won the “Woman of the Year” award at the 2013 GQ Awards for her work in acting and fashion.
