Emma Watson Child

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris. Her parents are Jaqueline Luesby and Chris Watson, who are both lawyers. When Watson was 5, her parents got divorced. Therefore, she moved back to Oxfordshire (England) with her mother and brother (Alex Watson). At six years old, Watson knew she wanted to act and perform, so she took coaching classes at the Stagecoach Theatre Arts, while also attending Dragon School, in Oxfordshire. At Stagecoach, she practiced acting, singing, dancing and performed in multiple theatre shows. Emma Watson was soon suggested to agents (by her teachers) that were casting people for the first movie of the best-selling Harry Potter novels.

Started. She had to audition eight times until Watson was announced with the role of Hermione Granger. The two other leading roles of Harry Potter and Ron Weasley were given to Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. The following year, the first film was released and Emma Watson quickly made her way to stardom.

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Emma Watson remained filming the Harry Potter series as muggle-born Hermione Granger. This was her first professional acting position and throughout filming, Watson won numerous awards for her role. It wasn't until 2007 that Emma Watson was featured in a non-Potter role, in a film called

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​During the filming of the Harry Potter series, Emma still went to school to continue her studies. In her early years, Watson attended Headington School in Oxford. When she wasn't at school, she would have had a private tutor on set. Having to switch back and forth between places, the young actress was sent homework as well as grades by couriel or email.

​Emma Watson had no past professional acting experience before being cast as Hermione Granger. Those eight auditions for her role did pay off, as Emma Watson quickly rose to fame with her acting skills and achievements. Most of Watson's early life revolved around the filming of Harry Potter and having to attend school. She involved herself with many activities and did dance, singing, acting, as well as several sports. ​

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Rutter, C. (2016, August 3). Why girls were “warned not to talk to Emma Watson at school.” Retrieved December 6, 2016, from Mirror, http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/girls-warned-not-talk-harry-8547887.She’s not Hermione Granger anymore! When Emma Watson first stepped foot into the acting world she was a kid starring in arguably the biggest film franchise, ever. Now, she’s all grown up and has nothing but fond memories when looking back at her time as a child star in Harry Potter.

“It’s so bizarre and otherworldly, what happened to me, ” the actress told Vogue in the December 2019 issue. “I played a symbol. I know this, because she’s a symbol for me … I’m not [Hermione]. And I’m also not what, weirdly, my name has come to mean.”

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Movie premiered in November 2001, Emma was only 11 years old. She grew up surrounded by fellow stars playing Hogwarts students, and once the final film was over, she decided to go to school herself. Between 2011 until 2014, she attended Brown University in Rhode Island where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature.

Interview, the Little Women actress looked back on her life ahead of turning 30 years old. At the time, she recalled “all these ideas” of what she should have accomplished at that point.

“I was like, ‘Why does everyone make such a big fuss about turning 30? This is not a big deal … ’ Cut to 29, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I feel so stressed and anxious, '” Emma said. “And I realize it’s because there is suddenly this bloody influx of subliminal messaging around. If you have not built a home, if you do not have a husband, if you do not have a baby, and you are turning 30, and you’re not in some incredibly secure, stable place in your career, or you’re still figuring things out.”

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When it comes to her love life, the Perks of Being a Wallflower star said at the time that she’s still figuring that out. “It took me a long time, but I’m very happy [being single], ” Emma explained, coining the term “self-partnered.” Since October 2019, she’s been romantically linked to Leo Robinton.

As for her acting career, Emma has nabbed some pretty major roles over the years. She may still be known for her role in the Harry Potter franchise, but she’s also starred in

And more. The British star has also been vocal about her activism over the years. It’s safe to say she’s still killing it!

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“I think I felt a bit caged. The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over, ” she added. “To stand in front of a film and have every journalist be able to say, ‘How does this align with your viewpoint?’ It was very difficult to have to be the face and the spokesperson for things where I didn’t get to be involved in the process.”Emma Watson has played Hermione in the Harry Potter and Belle in Beauty and the Beast. Take a look back at her gorgeous hair evolution!

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Just a fresh-faced 10-year-old at the time, Emma Watson was announced as the actress picked to play Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The young star sported eyebrow-grazing bangs and wavy hair like her character. 

Watson parted her bangs and pulled her hair back into an age-appropriate updo for the premiere of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in New York City. 

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The star curled her long locks in cascading waves and accented the look with a white flower for an event in London. 

Emma Watson pulled back the crown of her hair into delicate twists, a trendy style at the time, for the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. 

Days later, the star styled her hair in a sleek, straight look for the Los Angeles premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

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The actress sported hair a shade lighter than her natural color and styled her tresses in flattering ringlets and a deep side part for an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live in 2004. 

Watson pulled her hair back into an elegant updo with added volume on top and side-swept bangs. She added a white flower to match the embellishments on her dress at the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. 

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The star wore her hair in a curly updo for the premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005. She accessorized the look with a ribbon for a look that played off the '20s-style of her silk dress! 

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Watson joined her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, right, and Rupert Grint for an event supporting Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The star cut inches off her shoulder-length locks for a fresh, mature new 'do. 

Looking suddenly all grown up, the actress stepped out at London Fashion Week with a soft, loose hairstyle. A delicate braid acted as a headband for the romantic style that framed her face and accentuated her dramatic smokey eye. 

Watson attended a charity event in 2007 and sported a chic chignon with pulled back bangs and delicate wisps of hair at the temple for an effortlessly pulled-together look.

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Looking very New York City chic, Watson paired a leather cutout dress with a classic blowout that featured just a subtle curl at the edges. 

The stylish actress chopped off a few inches of her hair for a trendy lob in 2010. She wore her hair in voluminous curls to attend the Met Gala that year. 

A few months later, she grew out her hair and sported longer locks for the Glastonbury music festival. She wore her hair in a loose side braid for the outdoor event. 

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To step out from Hermione Granger's shadow, Watson cut her hair into a dramatic pixie after the cast finished filming the final installment of the franchise. The star recently told Vanity Fair, It's the sexiest I've ever felt. 

The star attended an event for the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, wearing her hair in a chic, overgrown pixie. 

Emma Watson attended a pre-awards show party in London, sporting her short locks in a slicked-back style with a deep side part. 

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In September 2012, Watson attended a screening of The Perks of Being a Wallflower in New York City. She showed off her blunt bob styled in a sleek, straight fashion. 

One month later, Watson styled her short 'do in a windswept bun framed by shorter layers around the face. The look was effortless and fun; the perfect choice for an industry event in Hollywood.

The actress wore her hair in a sculpted faux-bob for the premiere of This is the End in Hollywood. The polished look was a departure from her typical

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