Emma Watson is best known as an actress, most notably for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the globally successful 'Harry Potter' film series.
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France, to British parents Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson, both of whom are lawyers. She has a younger brother named Alex, born three years after her. Following her parents’ divorce when she was five, Watson moved to Oxfordshire, England, with her mother and brother.
Watson attended the Stagecoach Theatre Arts school in Oxford, where she studied acting, singing, and dancing. Her talent emerged early, with her first major recognition coming at age seven when she won a poetry recital competition for James Reeves's "The Sea." Although she had no professional acting experience at the time, her drama teachers recommended her to casting agents searching for young talent for a film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s debut novel.
Emma Watson secured the role of Hermione Granger, the intelligent and determined friend of Harry Potter, portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe. Rupert Grint was cast as their loyal companion, Ron Weasley. The trio gained worldwide fame for their portrayals of young wizards navigating the growing threat of dark magic.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone premiered in November 2001 and was a major commercial success, grossing more than $974 million globally. It also earned over $33 million on opening day in the United States. The film received three Academy Award nominations and seven BAFTA nominations. Watson's performance was critically acclaimed, establishing her as a rising star in cinema.
Over the next ten years, Watson reprised her role as Hermione in all eight films of the Harry Potter series, continuing through to the final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which premiered in 2011.
Following her success with Harry Potter, Watson expanded her acting repertoire. In 2019, she was cast as Meg March in Greta Gerwig’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Little Women, further demonstrating her range and commitment to meaningful roles.
Emma Watson has established herself not only as a talented actress but also as a respected public figure. Over the years, she has taken on various roles in both independent and major studio films. In addition to her acting career, Watson has been involved in activism and women’s rights advocacy, including her work with the United Nations. Her estimated net worth is around $85 million, owing to her film career, endorsements, and philanthropic efforts.
Emma Watson has maintained a relatively private personal life. As of recent reports, she has been linked to William L. Mack Knight, an American tech entrepreneur. Over the years, she has been romantically associated with several individuals, including Tom Felton, Tom Ducker, Francis Boulle, Jay Barrymore, Johnny Simmons, and Will Adamowicz. However, she has never been married and does not have children.
| Birth Date: | 15 Apr, 1990 |
| Age: | 30 yrs |
| Occupations: | Model Film actor Stage actor |
| Citizenship: | France United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Le Marais |
| residence: | Los Angeles |
| Education: | Worcester College Brown University Headington School |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | English actress, model and activist |
| twitterID: | EmmaWatson |
| Net Worth 2021: | 80 million |
