Emma Watson Harry Potter Facts

British actress Emma Watson broke onto the scene in 2001 as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise. In the years since the series has ended, Watson has gone one to make a name for herself both in Hollywood and the fashion world. With the release of Disney’s live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ yesterday, Emma finds herself taking on yet another iconic role, this time as Belle.

Check out our slide show of fun facts about Watson to learn more about the actress and what the future might hold for her.

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Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born April 15, 1990 in Paris. Her parents divorced when she was young at which point she moved back to England with her mother.

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While she appeared in multiple stage plays beforehand, Watson’s professional acting debut was as Hermione Granger in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’

While the ‘Harry Potter’ films continued to be a huge box office draw, Watson was hesitant to continue in the role after the 5th film. Could you imagine another actress as Hermione?

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While she was close with both of her Potter co-stars, it was bad boy Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) that she had a crush on.

Watson voiced the character Princess Pea in the film 'The Tale of Despereaux’ which also included Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman and Kevin Kline.

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As Watson transitioned her career following the end of the Harry Potter series, she appeared in films such as ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower, ’ ’This is the End' and ‘Noah’.

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Watson was offered the role in Disney's live action adaptation of Cinderella, but turned the role down. Lily James ended up with the title role.

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Watson was offered the role of Mia in 'La La Land' which eventually went to Emma Stone.  She turned it down as she wanted to focus on her role as Belle.

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Watson was offered the role in Disney's live action adaptation of Cinderella, but turned the role down. Lily James ended up with the title role.

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Watson was offered the role of Mia in 'La La Land' which eventually went to Emma Stone.  She turned it down as she wanted to focus on her role as Belle.

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