Biography
Who is Emma Watson?
Early life and real name
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in Paris, France. Her parents, Chris Watson and Jacqueline Luesby, both worked as lawyers. She lived in Maisons-Laffitte until she was five years old. After her parents divorced, she went to England to reside with her mother in Oxfordshire. She also lived with her younger brother there. Emma spent her weekends at her father's house in London.
How Emma became famous
Emma Watson landed her first professional role at age nine. She played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. She had to audition eight times before she got the part. J. K. Rowling supported her casting after a screen test. Her debut was in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001. This movie was the highest-grossing film of that year.
Career highlights
After the Potter series, Emma took on different roles. She starred in the 2007 movie Ballet Shoes. She voiced a character in The Tale of Despereaux in 2008. In 2011, she appeared in My Week with Marilyn. She played Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower in 2012. She also played Alexis Neiers in The Bling Ring in 2013.
Education and activism
Emma values her schooling. She attended Headington School Oxford. She spent time at Worcester College and Brown University. She attended Brown University and earned a bachelor's degree in English literature in 2014. She later became a visiting fellow at Lady Margaret Hall in 2016. In 2023, she started a Master of Studies at New College. She began pursuing a DPhil at the University of Oxford in 2025.
Personal life and height
Emma Watson is 165 centimeters tall. She has worked as a model for Lancôme and Burberry. She also partnered with the brand People Tree for a clothing line. From 2020 to 2023, she was a director for the luxury group Kering. In this role, she promoted sustainable fashion and advocated for better industry practices.
Birthday and age
Emma Watson was born on April 15, 1990, which makes Emma 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Emma shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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