Emma Watson

About

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson, born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France, is a renowned British actress, model, and activist. She first gained worldwide recognition for her role as Hermione Granger in the globally successful Harry Potter film series (2001-2011). In addition to her acting career, Watson is also highly recognized for her advocacy work for women's rights. She serves as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador and is actively involved in promoting gender equality through the HeForShe campaign. Watson, a graduate from Brown University, continues to utilize her global influence to advance causes important to her.

Associated With

Emma Watson has had a wide-ranging career in the entertainment industry, starting with her breakout role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series alongside actors Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. From there, she worked with renowned directors like David Yates, Sofia Coppola, and Bill Condon. In terms of dating, she has apparently been linked to individuals like Chord Overstreet and Tom Felton, although she keeps her personal life mostly private. Watson has also collaborated with various individuals outside of acting, including author Gloria Steinem and environmental activist Greta Thunberg. Notably, she served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, where she launched the HeForShe campaign advocating for gender equality.

Career Highlights

• 1999: Emma Watson begins her acting career when she is cast as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
• 2002: At the age of 12, she earns a Young Artist Award for Leading Young Actress for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
• 2005: Emma is nominated for three awards for her role in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, winning the Otto award for Best Female Film Star.
• 2007: For her role in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, she wins the National Movie Award for Best Female Performance.
• 2009: She is also honoured as the Best Actress by the ITV National Film Awards for her performances in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
• 2010: Her work in the Harry Potter series earns her a Bravo Otto Award for Best Actress.
• 2011: Emma Watson is awarded the San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Performance in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
• 2012: She features in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, which gains her critical praise. She also wins the People's Choice Award for Favorite Drama Movie Actress.
• 2013: Emma Watson receives the Trailblazer Award from MTV Movie Awards and wins the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Drama for her performance in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
• 2014: Watson earns praise for her performance in Noah and wins the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
• 2017: She stars in Beauty and the Beast as Belle and wins MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Actor in a Movie.
• 2019: Emma Watson garners praise and attention for her role in the critically acclaimed film Little Women.
• 2021: Emma is honoured with the special 30 Under 30 Award by the British Film Institute for her impact on film and television.

Notable Awards

• Emma Watson has won numerous awards throughout her career, including:
• In 2002, she won the Young Artist Award for Leading Young Actress for the movie "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
• In 2007, Watson won the National Movie Award for Best Female Performance for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix".
• In 2010, she won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy and in 2011 for Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, both for her work in the Harry Potter series.
• In 2012, she won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Drama Movie Actress for "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".
• In 2013, Emma won the MTV Movie Awards for Best Female Performance and Best Kiss (shared with Rupert Grint) for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2".
• In 2014, she received the British Artist of the Year award by BAFTA LA Britannia Awards.
• In 2017, Watson won the first gender-neutral Best Actor award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for her performance in Beauty and the Beast.
• In 2019, she received the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year.
• In addition to these, she has been nominated for many other awards throughout her career.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Emma Watson Movie/TV Show?

Emma Watson is an accomplished actress known for several roles, but her most popular and iconic role is undoubtedly Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" movie series. Based on J.K. Rowling's bestselling books, the series consists of eight films, starting from "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in 2001 to "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" in 2011. This role graced Watson with worldwide recognition and fame, establishing her as a prominent figure in the film industry at a young age, and making the series the most popular amongst all her works.

How Did Emma Watson Get Famous?

Emma Watson became famous for her significant role in the film series "Harry Potter", where she played the character Hermione Granger at the age of eleven. Her exceptional performance in the film earned her recognition and provided her with a platform that launched her into fame. Throughout the series’ decade-long span, Watson's talent was acclaimed globally turning her into a household name. This major breakthrough paved the way for her subsequent roles in other popular films, further cementing her status in Hollywood.