Childhood and Education Journey of Emma Watson in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Emma Watson. From birth to education, explore key events.

Emma Watson is an English actress renowned for her roles in both major blockbusters and independent films. She has garnered numerous awards, including a Young Artist Award and three MTV Movie Awards. Recognized for her financial success, Watson has been featured among the world's highest-paid actresses by Forbes and Vanity Fair. In 2015, Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people globally. Forbes also acknowledged her achievements by including her on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in both 2015 and 2016.

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April 1990: Born in Paris

On 15 April 1990, Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in Paris, France, to English lawyers Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson.

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2003: Attended the Dragon School

In 2003, Emma Watson left Dragon School after attending since childhood.

June 2006: Took GCSE school examinations

In June 2006, Emma Watson took GCSE school examinations in ten subjects, achieving eight A* and two A grades.

May 2007: Took AS levels in English, Geography, Art, and History of Art

In May 2007, Emma Watson took AS levels in English, Geography, Art, and History of Art.

July 2007: Hand, feet, and wand imprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

On 9 July 2007, Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-stars left imprints of their hands, feet and wands in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. That month, it was reported that her work on the Harry Potter series had earned her more than £10 million.

March 2011: Deferred her course at Brown University

In March 2011, after 18 months at Brown University, Emma Watson announced she was deferring her course for "a semester or two".

2011: Split her time between working on films and continuing her education

From 2011 to 2014, Emma Watson split her time between working on films and continuing her education.

2013: Certified to teach yoga and meditation

In 2013, Emma Watson became certified to teach yoga and meditation. As part of this certification, she attended a week-long meditation course in Canada.

May 2014: Graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree

In May 2014, Emma Watson graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in English literature.

November 2014: Designed a Paddington Bear statue for charity auction.

In November 2014, Emma Watson designed a Paddington Bear statue as part of a collection of fifty statues located around London. The statue was auctioned off to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

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2014: Described herself as a spiritual universalist

In 2014, when asked about her faith, Emma Watson described herself as a spiritual universalist, offering insight into her personal beliefs.

January 2015: Speech at the World Economic Forum's annual winter meeting

In January 2015, Emma Watson gave a speech about gender equality at the World Economic Forum's annual winter meeting, further solidifying her role as an advocate for women's rights.

2015: Malala Yousafzai identifies as a feminist after hearing Watson's speech.

In 2015, Malala Yousafzai stated that she decided to call herself a feminist after hearing a speech given by Emma Watson.

January 2016: Started Goodreads book club: Our Shared Shelf

In January 2016, Emma Watson started a feminist Goodreads book club called "Our Shared Shelf" to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion. The first book selected was 'My Life on the Road' by Gloria Steinem.

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February 2016: Watson takes year-long break from acting

In February 2016, Emma Watson announced she was taking a year-long break from acting to focus on personal development and women's rights work.

February 2016: Appointed visiting fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University

In February 2016, Emma Watson was appointed visiting fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, highlighting her involvement in academic circles.

2016: Visited Malawi for International Day of the Girl Child

In 2016, on International Day of the Girl Child, Emma Watson visited Malawi to meet with traditional chiefs and girls who returned to school after being freed from child marriage, advocating for girls' education and against child marriage.

February 2018: Donated to Time's Up UK

In February 2018, Emma Watson donated £1 million to Time's Up UK, demonstrating her commitment to addressing workplace harassment and inequality. She also helped set up the organization's Justice and Equality Fund.

July 2019: Helped launch a legal helpline for sexual harassment victims.

In July 2019, Emma Watson helped launch a legal helpline for people who have suffered sexual harassment in the workplace, providing legal advice through the charity Rights of Women.

2019: Described herself as 'self-partnered'

In 2019, Emma Watson described herself as single using the self-coined phrase "self-partnered", sharing a personal perspective on her relationship status and promoting self-love and independence.

2019: Carbon Footprint Analyzed

In 2019, Swedish researchers from Lund University analyzed Emma Watson's carbon footprint. Her CO2 emissions from flying alone was 15.1 tons of CO2 – three times the global average.

January 2020: Our Shared Shelf Ceased Updates

In January 2020, the 'Our Shared Shelf' book club ceased active updates but remained open as a discussion board for recommendations.

June 2020: Supported Black Lives Matter movement.

In June 2020, Emma Watson showed her support for the Black Lives Matter movement by sharing anti-racism educational resources on social media following the George Floyd protests, and interviewed Reni Eddo-Lodge for a podcast about her book, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race.

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July 2020: Partnered to Reimagine the London Underground Map

In July 2020, Emma Watson partnered with Reni Eddo-Lodge and the WOW Foundation to reimagine the London Underground Map, renaming the 270 stops to spotlight women and non-binary people who have shaped the city's history.

2020: Future career plans

In 2020, Emma Watson discussed her future career plans, expressing a desire to amplify more voices and work behind the scenes, with fewer red carpets and more conference meetings.

June 2021: Invested in FabricNano startup.

In June 2021, Emma Watson was reported to be part of a group of investors who invested $12.5 million into FabricNano, a startup focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petrochemical products.

2021: Hosted Climate Change Panel at Glasgow Conference

At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Emma Watson hosted a panel on climate change, featuring climate activist Greta Thunberg and other guests.

2021: Addressed Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

In 2021, Emma Watson was among the 400 signatories in a letter calling for the UK government to include women in "decision-making roles" at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.

2021: Retirement Rumors

In 2021, reports surfaced that Emma Watson was engaged or retiring, which she and her representatives refuted, attributing her absence to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 2022: Supported Palestine Cause and Received Backlash

In January 2022, Emma Watson posted an image of a pro-Palestinian protest on Instagram, leading to criticism and accusations of antisemitism from Israeli officials, which was then countered by support from other public figures.

April 2023: Launched Renais Gin

In April 2023, Emma Watson, along with her brother Alex Watson, launched Renais, a sustainable Gin brand made from recycled skin grapes and certified carbon neutral.

2023: Began a course of Master of Studies in creative writing at the University of Oxford

In 2023, Emma Watson began a course of Master of Studies in creative writing at the University of Oxford, where she matriculated at Lady Margaret Hall.

January 2025: Renais Raised $6 Million for Investment

In January 2025, it was reported that Renais, Emma Watson's company, raised $6 million for investment, signifying continued growth and interest in the brand.