Emma Watson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of 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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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: 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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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.

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 2011: Style Icon Award

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

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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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