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.
On 15 April 1990, Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in Paris, France, to English lawyers Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson.
In 1999, casting began for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Emma Watson's first audition took place when she was nine years old, after being found by casting agents through her Oxford theatre teacher.
In 2001, Emma Watson made her screen debut with the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The film broke records and Watson's performance was critically acclaimed, earning her the Young Artist Award for Leading Young Actress.
In 2001, Emma Watson received a Young Artist Award for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', marking early recognition of her acting talent.
In 2003, Emma Watson left Dragon School after attending since childhood.
In 2004, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released. Critics lauded Watson's performance, and she won two Otto Awards and the Child Performance of the Year award from Total Film.
In 2005, Emma Watson began her modelling career with a photo shoot for Teen Vogue, becoming the youngest person to cover the magazine.
In 2005, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released. Critics praised Watson's maturity, and she won a bronze Otto Award.
In June 2006, Emma Watson took GCSE school examinations in ten subjects, achieving eight A* and two A grades.
In 2006, Emma Watson played Hermione in The Queen's Handbag, a special mini-episode of Harry Potter in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday.
On 23 March 2007, Emma Watson signed on to continue her role as Hermione for the final Harry Potter installments.
In May 2007, Emma Watson took AS levels in English, Geography, Art, and History of Art.
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.
In 2007, Emma Watson starred in Ballet Shoes, marking her first major role outside the Harry Potter franchise.
Emma Watson's part in the sixth Harry Potter film was filmed from 18 December 2007 to 17 May 2008.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere delayed from November 2008 to July 2009.
In December 2008, Emma Watson voiced the character Princess Pea in the animated film The Tale of Despereaux, based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Kate DiCamillo.
In 2008, Emma Watson lent her voice to The Tale of Despereaux, an animated film.
In February 2009, Emma Watson took a gap year after finishing secondary school, to film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Parts 1 & 2.
On 18 February 2009, Emma Watson began filming for the final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
In March 2009, Emma Watson was ranked sixth on the Forbes list of "Most Valuable Young Stars", recognizing her significant impact in the entertainment industry at a young age.
In June 2009, Emma Watson confirmed her partnership with Burberry as the face of their Autumn/Winter 2009 campaign.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiered on 15 July 2009, with critics praising the lead actors' performances.
In September 2009, Emma Watson announced her involvement with People Tree, a fair trade fashion brand, as a creative adviser.
In February 2010, Emma Watson was recognized as Hollywood's highest-paid female star, having earned an estimated £19 million in 2009, marking a significant achievement in her career.
In February 2010, Emma Watson's spring line of clothing for People Tree was released, featuring styles inspired by southern France and London. It was widely publicized.
In May 2010, Emma Watson was reported to be in talks to star in Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower, based on the 1999 novel of the same name.
In June 2010, Emma Watson appeared in a music video for One Night Only. The video, "Say You Don't Want It", was screened on Channel 4 on 26 June 2010.
On 12 June 2010, Emma Watson's filming ended for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
In November 2010, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 was released.
In 2010, Emma Watson appeared in Burberry's Spring/Summer campaign alongside her brother Alex and other musicians and models.
In February 2011, Emma Watson was awarded the Style Icon award from British Elle by Dame Vivienne Westwood.
In March 2011, Emma Watson announced that she had been chosen as the face of Lancôme.
In March 2011, after 18 months at Brown University, Emma Watson announced she was deferring her course for "a semester or two".
In July 2011, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was released, becoming Watson's most commercially successful film to date.
From 2011 to 2014, Emma Watson split her time between working on films and continuing her education.
In 2011, Emma Watson appeared in My Week with Marilyn as Lucy, a wardrobe assistant.
On 29 February 2012, Emma Watson joined the cast of Sofia Coppola's "The Bling Ring", based on the real-life Bling Ring robberies, where she played a fictionalized version of Alexis Neiers. The film received mixed reviews, but Watson's performance was highly praised.
In June 2012, Emma Watson was confirmed for the role of Ila, Shem's wife, in Darren Aronofsky's "Noah".
In September 2012, The film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" was released, starring Emma Watson as Sam alongside Logan Lerman. The movie received favorable reviews, with critics praising Watson's performance as a departure from her role in the Harry Potter series.
In 2012, Emma Watson starred in The Perks of Being a Wallflower as Sam, receiving critical acclaim.
In March 2013, Emma Watson was in negotiations to star as Cinderella in Disney's live-action adaptation but turned down the role because she did not connect with the character.
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.
In 2013, Emma Watson portrayed Alexis Neiers in Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring, receiving further acclaim.
In 2013, Emma Watson starred in "The Bling Ring", for which she received unanimous praise, and had a supporting role in the comedy "This Is the End", where she played an exaggerated version of herself and explored comedic acting.
In 2013, Emma Watson was named British GQ's Woman of the Year, in addition to topping Empire's list of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars.
In 2013, a wax statue of Emma Watson was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, wearing an Elie Saab haute couture design.
In January 2014, the song "Pantomime" by Ben Hammersley, featuring background vocals by Emma Watson, was released.
In March 2014, the film "Noah", starring Emma Watson as Ila, was released and received mixed reviews despite its box office success.
In May 2014, Emma Watson graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in English literature.
In July 2014, Emma Watson was appointed as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador, signaling her commitment to gender equality and women's rights.
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).
In 2014, Emma Watson received the British Artist of the Year award at the Britannia Awards and dedicated the prize to her late pet hamster, Millie.
In 2014, Emma Watson starred in Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic Noah and was honored by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, winning British Artist of the Year.
In 2014, Emma Watson was awarded Best British Style at the British Fashion Awards, competing against figures like David Beckham and Kate Moss.
In 2014, when asked about her faith, Emma Watson described herself as a spiritual universalist, offering insight into her personal beliefs.
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.
In 2015, Emma Watson starred in the thrillers "Colonia" and "Regression", both of which received negative reviews. She also appeared in an episode of BBC's "The Vicar of Dibley".
In 2015, Emma Watson was listed among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, recognizing her activism, particularly her support of women's rights and the UN Women campaign HeForShe.
In 2015, Emma Watson was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. She was also listed by Forbes as an honouree on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
In 2015, Emma Watson was ranked number one on the AskMen "Top 99 Outstanding Women 2015" list, due to her dedication to women's rights issues, and was included on the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people.
In 2015, Malala Yousafzai stated that she decided to call herself a feminist after hearing a speech given by Emma Watson.
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.
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.
In February 2016, Emma Watson was appointed visiting fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University, highlighting her involvement in academic circles.
In 2016, Emma Watson was listed by Forbes as an honouree on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
In 2016, Emma Watson wore a Calvin Klein gown made out of recycled plastic bottles to the Met Gala.
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.
In March 2017, Emma Watson faced backlash for a Vanity Fair photo shoot where she was partially nude, leading to accusations of hypocrisy regarding her feminist views. Watson defended her position, emphasizing feminism as freedom and equality.
In 2017, Emma Watson starred as Belle in the live-action adaptation of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast". The film was a box office success and received positive reviews, with Watson's performance being praised for her pluck, spunk, and fierce independence.
In 2017, Emma Watson started an Instagram account titled "The Press Tour" to detail the ethical brands she wore during press tours for films like Beauty and the Beast and The Circle.
In 2017, Forbes ranked Emma Watson among the world's highest-paid actresses, with annual earnings of $14 million, reflecting her continued success and popularity in the film industry.
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.
In March 2018, Emma Watson guest-edited the March issue of Vogue Australia focusing on fashion sustainability and was photographed by Peter Lindbergh for the magazine.
In 2018, Emma Watson helped launch Time's Up UK as a founding member.
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.
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.
In 2019, Emma Watson starred as Meg March in Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women". The film was critically acclaimed and a box office success.
In 2019, Emma Watson starred as Meg March in Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age drama Little Women.
In 2019, Emma Watson was appointed to a G7 advisory body for women's rights, consulting with leaders on foreign policy.
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.
In January 2020, Emma Watson partnered with ThredUP to launch a "Fashion Footprint Calculator", to calculate the carbon impact of wardrobes.
In January 2020, the 'Our Shared Shelf' book club ceased active updates but remained open as a discussion board for recommendations.
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.
In June 2020, Emma Watson was appointed the youngest member of the board of directors of Kering, owner of fashion brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, and chaired Kering's sustainability committee.
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.
From 2020 to 2023, Emma Watson sat on the board of directors of Kering, a luxury brand group, in her capacity as an advocate for sustainable fashion.
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.
In 2020, Emma Watson was found to be the sixth most admired woman in the world in global surveys conducted by YouGov, highlighting her widespread respect and influence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In August 2022, Emma Watson became the face of Prada Beauty's new fragrance, Paradoxe, and starred in, directed, wrote, and narrated the promotional short film.
In 2022, Emma Watson reunited with the cast of the Harry Potter film series for an HBO Max special, "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts."
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.
In September 2023, Emma Watson and her brother won the Soho House Award for "Breakthrough Entrepreneur" for their Gin brand, Renais.
From 2020 to 2023, Emma Watson sat on the board of directors of Kering, a luxury brand group, in her capacity as an advocate for sustainable fashion.
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.
In 2023, Emma Watson's term as a member of the board of directors of Kering concluded.
In January 2024, Emma Watson became the face of Prada's Re-Nylon collection, the sustainable product line of the brand.
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.
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