Emma Watson, who is known from the character Hermione Granger, is a British actress. She is also an activist who is also known for raising her voice for many good reasons. Watson was born in Paris, France on April 15, 1990. She later appeared in many films but got her fame and breakthrough from J.K.Rowling’s novel movie Harry Potter.
Early Life and Background
Emma Watson’s both parents got divorced when she was young. Later she and her brother went to live with their mother in Oxfordshire, England. She was also diagnosed with ADHD when she was five, according to her she struggled to even sit still. After moving with her mother, she attended Dragon School, but due to her condition she was put to Ritalin. Emma decided to become an actress while she was a child. With the school studies and attending schools, she took acting and singing classes. She then appeared in many school plays as well. By the age of ten she had performed and taken lead in various Stagecoach productions.
The Harry Potter Breakthrough
In 1999, the British author J.K.Rowling’s bestselling novel ” Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone casting began. Casting agents found Emma Watson through her Oxford theatre teacher. She and her fellow contestants Daniel Radcliff and Rupert Grint were cast after the eight consistent auditions. They were cast as Harry Potter, Ron Weasely, and Hermione Granger. The release of the film Harry Potter was a massive hit and broke the records of opening day sales and opening weekend takings. The movie became the highest grossing film of 2001. Critics praised their performances. Even in the highly distributed British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, their performances were called “admirable”. For her performance she was nominated for five awards and won the Young Artist Award for Leading Actress in a Feature Film.
She continued to play the role of Hermione for nearly ten years. He performed in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: part 1 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: part 2.
Life after Harry Potter
Apart from the series of Harry Potter movies, the actress Emma Watson had appeared in many other known films. She appeared in Ballet Shoes in 2017. Later, however, she appeared in the movie My Week with Marilyn. This movie was shooted right after the completion of Harry Potter. In this movie she played the supporting role. Later she acted in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, This is the End and in Noah. She also casted as the Disney princess Belle in the musical romantic fantasy Beauty and the Beast which was released in 2017. She then appeared in Little Women, Regression, Colonia and The Circle.
Education and Personal Growth
Emma Watson, one of the known actresses, decided to pursue her acting career while focusing on her education. She too broke in the years 2011 to 2014. She started studying at Brown University and Worcester College, Oxford and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English literature. However, with her studies she continued her modelling work which includes campaigns for Burberry and Lancôme. For the People Tree which is the line of clothing, she also lent her name to the brand.
Activism and Advocacy
The actress Emma Watson had also played her major role in actively working and promoting the cause such as education of girls when she visited Bangladesh and Zambia. She was later appointed as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador. Watson had delivered an address in New York to launch the UN Women campaign HeForShe. The campaign is to call for men to protect and support gender quality. Emma also continued to support the causes that are related to education, sustainability and fair treatment of women globally. Her activism work goes beyond the fashion world. She has strongly supported ethical and sustainable fashion. Watson prioritizes the labor practices while often wearing the brands who use eco-friendly materials. She also helped launch the Good On You app, which basically rates clothing brands based on how responsibly they operate.
Awards and Achievements
Emma Watson has won many nominations and awards in 2011 she received nominations for the completion of the seventh and eight movies for a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award. She also got the nomination for the Jameson Empire Awards’ Best Actress category. Later for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, the Harry Potter series BAFTA. Also, she had received the British Artist of the Year from the British Academy Award nomination in 2019.
Conclusion
The journey of Emma Watson is full of growing with the purpose and fame for something beyond the spotlight. At first she started her career as the unforgettable role as Hermione Granger then she got into the inspiring work as an activist. In her younger self, she planned to become a known actress, which she achieved and turned herself into a woman who stands for education, equality and sustainable living. Over the years, Emma has become more than just a celebrated actress. She has become a voice change and a role model for millions.