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Emma Watson

Emma Watson is a highly acclaimed English actress, recognized for her work in both mainstream and independent cinema. She has received numerous awards, including a Young Artist Award and three MTV Movie Awards. Watson has consistently ranked among the highest-paid actresses globally, according to Forbes and Vanity Fair. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2015. Forbes also acknowledged her achievements by including her in their 30 Under 30 list in 2015 and 2016.

April 1990: Emma Watson was born.

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

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1999: Casting began for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

In 1999, casting began for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the film adaptation of J. K. Rowling's novel. Emma Watson auditioned and was supported by Rowling after her first screen test.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide (BrightSummaries.com)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide (BrightSummaries.com)

2001: Young Artist Award for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

In 2001, Emma Watson received a Young Artist Award for her role as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, marking an early recognition of her acting talent.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide (BrightSummaries.com)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide (BrightSummaries.com)

2001: Release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

In 2001, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released, marking Emma Watson's debut screen performance. The film broke records and was the highest-grossing film of the year. Watson received critical acclaim and won the Young Artist Award.

2003: Attended Headington School, Oxford.

In 2003, After attending the Dragon School, Emma Watson moved on to Headington School, Oxford.

2004: Release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

In 2004, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was released. Watson's performance was lauded, earning her two Otto Awards and the Child Performance of the Year award from Total Film.

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2005: Modelling career

In 2005, Emma Watson began her modelling career with a photo shoot for Teen Vogue, becoming the youngest person to cover the magazine.

2005: Release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

In 2005, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released, setting records for a Harry Potter opening weekend. Critics praised Watson's maturity. She also won a bronze Otto Award.

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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.

2006: Played Hermione in The Queen's Handbag

In 2006, Emma Watson played Hermione in The Queen's Handbag, a special mini-episode of Harry Potter.

March 2007: Signed on to continue her role in the final Harry Potter installments

On 23 March 2007, Emma Watson signed on to continue her role as Hermione in the final Harry Potter installments after some hesitation.

May 2007: Took AS levels

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

July 2007: Left imprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre and acknowledged earning over £10 million.

In July 2007, Emma Watson, along with her Harry Potter co-stars, left imprints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. It was also reported that her work on the Harry Potter series had earned her more than £10 million.

2007: Starred in Ballet Shoes

In 2007, Emma Watson made her first major foray beyond the Harry Potter franchise, starring in Ballet Shoes.

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2007: Starred in the BBC film Ballet Shoes

In 2007, Emma Watson starred in the BBC film Ballet Shoes, a television adaptation of the 1936 novel of the same name by Noel Streatfeild, playing Pauline Fossil.

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Ballet Shoes (The Shoe Books)
Ballet Shoes (The Shoe Books)

May 2008: Filming of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince ended

On 17 May 2008, Emma Watson completed her part in the filming of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

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November 2008: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince release date delayed.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was originally scheduled to be released in November 2008, but was delayed to July 2009.

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December 2008: Voiced Princess Pea in The Tale of Despereaux

In December 2008, Emma Watson voiced the character Princess Pea in the animated film The Tale of Despereaux, based on the 2003 novel by Kate DiCamillo.

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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread

2008: Voiced Princess Pea in The Tale of Despereaux

In 2008, Emma Watson lent her voice to the character of Princess Pea in The Tale of Despereaux.

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February 2009: Started filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Parts 1 & 2

In February 2009, Emma Watson took a gap year after finishing secondary school to film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Parts 1 & 2.

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February 2009: Started filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

On 18 February 2009, Emma Watson began filming for the final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

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March 2009: Ranked sixth on Forbes list of Most Valuable Young Stars

In March 2009, Emma Watson was ranked sixth on the Forbes list of "Most Valuable Young Stars", recognizing her financial success and marketability at a young age.

June 2009: Partnership with Burberry

In June 2009, Emma Watson confirmed her partnership with Burberry as the face of their Autumn/Winter 2009 campaign.

July 2009: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiered.

On 15 July 2009, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiered, after being delayed from November 2008. Critics were increasingly willing to review the lead actors at the same level as the rest of the cast.

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September 2009: Involvement with People Tree

In September 2009, Emma Watson announced her involvement with People Tree, a fair trade fashion brand, as a creative adviser.

February 2010: Hollywood's highest-paid female star

In February 2010, Emma Watson was recognized as Hollywood's highest-paid female star, earning an estimated £19 million in 2009.

February 2010: Release of People Tree collection

In February 2010, Emma Watson's spring line of clothing for People Tree was released, featuring styles inspired by southern France and London.

May 2010: Negotiations for The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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 novel of the same name.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

June 2010: Appeared in music video for One Night Only

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.

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June 2010: Ended filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

On 12 June 2010, Emma Watson ended filming for the final installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

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November 2010: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 was released

In November 2010, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 was released.

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2010: Burberry Spring/Summer campaign

In 2010, Emma Watson appeared in Burberry's Spring/Summer campaign alongside her brother Alex and others.

February 2011: Style Icon Award

In February 2011, Emma Watson was awarded the Style Icon award from British Elle by Dame Vivienne Westwood.

March 2011: Face of Lancôme

In March 2011, Emma Watson announced that she had been chosen as the face of Lancôme.

March 2011: Deferred 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".

July 2011: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was released

In July 2011, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was released, becoming a commercial and critical success and Watson's most commercially successful film to date.

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2011: Appeared in My Week with Marilyn

In 2011, Emma Watson appeared in My Week with Marilyn as Lucy.

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2011: Played a supporting role in My Week with Marilyn

In 2011, Emma Watson took on a supporting role in My Week with Marilyn.

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February 2012: Watson joins The Bling Ring

On February 29, 2012, Emma Watson joined the cast of 'The Bling Ring', directed by Sofia Coppola. She played a fictionalised version of Alexis Neiers.

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June 2012: Watson Confirmed for Noah Role

In June 2012, Emma Watson was confirmed for the role of Ila in Darren Aronofsky's 'Noah'.

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September 2012: Release of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

In September 2012, 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' was released. Emma Watson starred as Sam alongside Logan Lerman. The movie received favourable reviews.

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2012: Starred in The Perks of Being a Wallflower

In 2012, Emma Watson starred as Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower to critical success.

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March 2013: Negotiations for Cinderella Role

In March 2013, Emma Watson was in negotiations to star in Kenneth Branagh's live-action Disney adaptation of 'Cinderella', but she turned down the role.

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2013: Release of The Bling Ring and This Is the End

In 2013, 'The Bling Ring' was released, receiving mixed reviews but unanimous praise for Emma Watson's performance. Also in 2013, she had a supporting role in the apocalyptic comedy 'This Is the End'.

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2013: Became certified to teach yoga and meditation

In 2013, Emma Watson became certified to teach yoga and meditation, attending a week-long silent meditation course in Canada to enhance her inner peace and self-awareness.

2013: Portrayed Alexis Neiers in The Bling Ring

In 2013, Emma Watson gained further acclaim for portraying Alexis Neiers in Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring.

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2013: British GQ's Woman of the Year

In 2013, Emma Watson was British GQ's Woman of the Year.

2013: Madame Tussauds wax statue unveiled

In 2013, Madame Tussauds in London unveiled a wax statue of Emma Watson wearing an Elie Saab haute couture design.

January 2014: Release of "Pantomime" featuring Watson

On January 20, 2014, the song "Pantomime" by Ben Hammersley was released, featuring Emma Watson performing background vocals.

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March 2014: Release of Noah

In March 2014, the film 'Noah', starring Emma Watson as Ila, was released. The film was a box office success but received mixed reviews.

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May 2014: Graduated from Brown University

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

May 2014: Graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature.

On 25 May 2014, Emma Watson graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature.

July 2014: Appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador

In July 2014, Emma Watson was appointed as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, marking a significant step in her advocacy for gender equality and women's rights.

November 2014: Designed a Paddington Bear statue for charity

In November 2014, Emma Watson designed a Paddington Bear statue as part of a London-wide initiative to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).

2014: Britannia Awards

In 2014, Emma Watson received the British Artist of the Year award at the Britannia Awards.

2014: Starred in Noah and won British Artist of the Year.

In 2014, Emma Watson starred as the titular character's adoptive daughter in Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic Noah and was also honoured by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, winning British Artist of the Year.

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2014: Best British Style Award

In 2014, Emma Watson was awarded Best British Style at the British Fashion Awards.

January 2015: Gave a speech about gender equality at the World Economic Forum

In January 2015, Emma Watson delivered a speech at the World Economic Forum's annual winter meeting, focusing on the importance of gender equality.

2015: Starring in Colonia and Regression

In 2015, Emma Watson starred in the thrillers 'Colonia' and 'Regression', which received generally negative reviews.

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2015: Named on AskMen's and Time's list

In 2015, Emma Watson topped the AskMen "Top 99 Outstanding Women" list and was included in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people, acknowledging her commitment to women's rights issues.

2015: Named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people and Forbes 30 under 30 list honoree

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.

2015: Listed among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine

In 2015, Emma Watson's activism and support for women's rights led to her being recognized as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

2015: Yousafzai declared herself a feminist after hearing Watson's speech

In 2015, Malala Yousafzai stated she decided to embrace the term feminist after being inspired by a speech given by Emma Watson on the topic.

January 2016: Started feminist Goodreads book club 'Our Shared Shelf'

In January 2016, Emma Watson launched a feminist Goodreads book club called 'Our Shared Shelf' to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion.

My Life on the Road
My Life on the Road

February 2016: 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 as a visiting fellow at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University.

2016: Forbes 30 under 30 list honoree

In 2016, Emma Watson was listed by Forbes as an honouree on the Forbes 30 under 30 list.

2016: Calvin Klein gown at Met Gala

In 2016, Emma Watson wore a Calvin Klein gown made out of recycled plastic bottles to the Met Gala.

2016: Visited Malawi for International Day of the Girl Child

On International Day of the Girl Child in 2016, Emma Watson traveled to Malawi and met with traditional chiefs and girls who returned to school after being freed from child marriage.

March 2017: Received backlash for Vanity Fair photo shoot

In March 2017, Emma Watson faced criticism for a Vanity Fair photo shoot where she was partly showing her breasts. She was accused of hypocrisy, but defended her position, arguing that feminism is about freedom and equality.

2017: Updating The Press Tour

In 2017, Emma Watson began updating an Instagram account entitled "The Press Tour", detailing the ethical brands she wore during press tours for films.

2017: Starring as Belle in Beauty and the Beast

In 2017, Emma Watson starred as Belle in the live-action Disney adaptation of 'Beauty and the Beast'. The film was a major box office success, and Watson's performance received positive reviews.

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2017: Forbes ranked her among the world's highest-paid actresses

In 2017, Forbes ranked Emma Watson among the world's highest-paid actresses, with annual earnings of $14 million.

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 combating sexual harassment and promoting equality.

March 2018: Guest-editing Vogue Australia

In March 2018, Emma Watson guest-edited the March issue of Vogue Australia, focusing on fashion sustainability.

2018: Helped launch Time's Up UK

In 2018, Emma Watson helped launch Time's Up UK as a founding member.

July 2019: Helped launch legal helpline for sexual harassment victims

In July 2019, Emma Watson contributed to the launch of a legal helpline designed to support individuals who have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, in partnership with Rights of Women.

2019: Starring in Little Women

In 2019, Emma Watson starred as Meg March in Greta Gerwig's adaptation of 'Little Women'. The film was critically acclaimed and a box office success.

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Little Women (Puffin in Bloom)
Little Women (Puffin in Bloom)

2019: Starred as Meg March in Little Women

In 2019, Emma Watson starred as Meg March in Greta Gerwig's coming-of-age drama Little Women.

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2019: Appointed to a G7 advisory body for women's rights

In 2019, Emma Watson was appointed to a G7 advisory body for women's rights, consulting with leaders on foreign policy.

2019: Carbon footprint of celebrities including Watson's analysed

In 2019, Swedish researchers from Lund University analysed the carbon footprints of ten celebrities including Emma Watson's.

January 2020: Partnership with ThredUP

In January 2020, Emma Watson partnered with ThredUP to launch a "Fashion Footprint Calculator", to calculate the carbon impact of wardrobes.

January 2020: Our Shared Shelf ceased updates

In January 2020, the updates to Emma Watson's Goodreads book club, Our Shared Shelf, ceased. However, it continued to be open as a discussion board for recommendations.

June 2020: Supported the Black Lives Matter movement

In June 2020, Emma Watson publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement by sharing anti-racism educational resources and uploading a podcast episode interviewing Reni Eddo-Lodge about her book Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race.

June 2020: Appointment to Kering Board of Directors

In June 2020, Emma Watson was appointed the youngest member of the board of directors of Kering and will chair Kering's sustainability committee.

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Yves Saint Laurent Men's Y Eau de Parfum, 3.3-oz.

July 2020: Partnered to reimagine London Underground Map

In July 2020, Emma Watson collaborated with Lodge and the WOW Foundation to redesign the London Underground Map, renaming the stops to honor women and non-binary individuals who have shaped London's history.

2020: Sat on the board of directors of Kering

From 2020, Emma Watson sat on the board of directors of Kering, a luxury brand group, in her capacity as an advocate for sustainable fashion.

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 public appearances.

2020: The sixth most admired woman in the world

In 2020, Emma Watson was found to be the sixth most admired woman in the world in global surveys conducted by YouGov.

June 2021: Invested in FabricNano

In June 2021, Emma Watson was among a group of investors who funded $12.5 million into FabricNano, a startup that is developing sustainable alternatives to petrochemical products.

2021: Rumours of engagement or retirement

In 2021, reports surfaced claiming Emma Watson was engaged or retiring, which were refuted by her representatives.

January 2022: Showed support for Palestine cause

In January 2022, Emma Watson expressed her support for the Palestine cause by posting an image of a pro-Palestinian protest, which sparked criticism and debate.

August 2022: Face of Prada Beauty's Paradoxe fragrance

In August 2022, Emma Watson became the face of Prada Beauty's new fragrance Paradoxe, starring in, directing, writing, and narrating the promotional short film.

2022: Harry Potter Reunion

In 2022, Emma Watson reunited with Harry Potter cast members for an HBO Max special titled 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts'.

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April 2023: Launched Renais Gin brand

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

September 2023: Won Soho House Award for Breakthrough Entrepreneur

In September 2023, Emma Watson and her brother won the Soho House Award for "Breakthrough Entrepreneur" for their brand, Renais.

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.

2023: End of Kering board membership

In 2023, Emma Watson ended her service as a member of the board of directors for Kering.

2023: Sat on the board of directors of Kering

Until 2023, Emma Watson sat on the board of directors of Kering, a luxury brand group, in her capacity as an advocate for sustainable fashion.

January 2024: Face of Prada's Re-Nylon collection

In January 2024, Emma Watson became the face of Prada's Re-Nylon collection, the brand's sustainable product line.

January 2025: Company raised $6 million for investment

In January 2025, it was reported that the company raised $6 million for investment.