Emma Watson Harry Potter Series

Nowadays, Emma Watson is recognized for her roles in touching dramas like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Little Women, but fans of the actress have been aware of the Brit's talents since she was 11 when she debuted on the big screen as Hermione Granger in 2001's Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. Watson stole many a scene with her portrayal of the bookish, Muggle-born heroine in all eight films of the Harry Potter franchise. Watson, along with co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, shot to global stardom as the magical trio, making them multi-millionaires before they even began attending high school. 

Since the last of the Harry Potter films debuted in 2011, Watson has appeared in 10 films to date. That's a steady stream of work, considering she is also busy with her philanthropic work as a Women's Ambassador for the United Nations. Based on how much she made from the Harry Potter films, it stands to reason that the successful child actress has the convenience of carefully considering which roles to take and when to focus on her other endeavors. In fact, based on how much she made from the franchise, the actress and activist would never have to work another day in her life if she preferred.

Emma Watson reportedly had to audition eight times for the role of Hermione Granger — a grueling challenge for a 9-year-old at the time. Her elders didn't cut her any slack when she was cast, either. She told The Hollywood Reporter that despite her earnings, her parents kept her on a strict allowance of $75 a week until the age of 17. Once she learned how much she had earned after six films, she told the outlet she felt sick and very emotional.

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At the time of the interview in 2010, the young actress was already worth $32 million. After Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2, the last installment in the series, her net worth rose to an estimated $70 million.

Despite her riches, Watson keeps a low-key lifestyle. Her Instagram has been inactive since mid-2020, and according to the Daily Mail, she's taking time off acting to focus on other projects and her relationship with Los Angeles-based businessman Leo Robinton. Emma Watson was perfect for the role of Hermione Granger. Yet the actress wanted to give up on 'Harry Potter' while filming. Here's why.

 is the most classic Hermione move of all time. Dedicated fans of the series know that Emma is just as brilliant and hardworking the character she portrays in J.K. Rowling’s magical universe. While it is quite difficult to imagine anyone other than Emma for the role of Hermione Granger, there was a point where the

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Usually, in the often-vain world of Hollywood, actors and actresses don’t get cast in roles because they aren’t considered attractive enough. Yet for Watson, the actress was arguably

“From the first moment I spoke to Emma, I thought ‘oh thank christ.’ I did, because who knew who they were gonna cast as Hermione? I was more worried about Hermione than anyone else.”

She then goes on to call Emma her “perfect Hermione.” We couldn’t agree more. Yet even though Emma was able to portray the character so well, there was a point where she didn’t think it wise to continue her role. Why? As it turns out, it was for the most Hermione-Esque reason. 

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Franchise, because she wanted to attend university. Despite the additional earnings she’d receive from the franchise, focusing on her schooling was primary for Emma. Although Ron Weasley would probably say “She needs to sort out her priorities, ” we love how dedicated the actress is to her education. As Sirius Black would say, she really is “the brightest witch” of her age. 

 films, says Emma was very adamant about pursuing her education. He tells Glamour, “Emma [Watson], in particular, was quite academic and was very keen in pursuit of schooling and was wrestling a little bit more than the others. So each time there was a negotiation, it was not about a financial [matter], it really was about, ‘Do I want to be a part of this?'”

Not only did Emma almost give up her wand and robes for her role as Hermione Granger, but the social activist was ready to give up acting altogether. In a deeply candid interview with Vanity Fair, Emma admits she often feels uncomfortable with her fame.

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She says, “I’d walk down the red carpet and go into the bathroom. I had on so much makeup and these big, fluffy, full-on dresses. I’d put my hands on the sink and look at myself in the mirror and say, ‘who is this?’ I didn’t connect with the person who was looking back at me, and that was a very unsettling feeling.”

Luckily, Emma admits that despite the difficult aspects of fame, she has found the strength to continue her acting career. She goes on, saying, “Taking on those battles, the smaller ones, and the bigger ones is who I am.”

Franchise, because she wanted to attend university. Despite the additional earnings she’d receive from the franchise, focusing on her schooling was primary for Emma. Although Ron Weasley would probably say “She needs to sort out her priorities, ” we love how dedicated the actress is to her education. As Sirius Black would say, she really is “the brightest witch” of her age. 

 films, says Emma was very adamant about pursuing her education. He tells Glamour, “Emma [Watson], in particular, was quite academic and was very keen in pursuit of schooling and was wrestling a little bit more than the others. So each time there was a negotiation, it was not about a financial [matter], it really was about, ‘Do I want to be a part of this?'”

Not only did Emma almost give up her wand and robes for her role as Hermione Granger, but the social activist was ready to give up acting altogether. In a deeply candid interview with Vanity Fair, Emma admits she often feels uncomfortable with her fame.

What Emma Watson Regrets About Harry Potter

She says, “I’d walk down the red carpet and go into the bathroom. I had on so much makeup and these big, fluffy, full-on dresses. I’d put my hands on the sink and look at myself in the mirror and say, ‘who is this?’ I didn’t connect with the person who was looking back at me, and that was a very unsettling feeling.”

Luckily, Emma admits that despite the difficult aspects of fame, she has found the strength to continue her acting career. She goes on, saying, “Taking on those battles, the smaller ones, and the bigger ones is who I am.”