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| Emma Watson |
|---|
| File:EW GoF interview1.jpgEmma Watson during an interview for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. |
| Born |
| April 15, 1990 (age 34) |
| Occupation |
| Actress |
| Career milestones |
| Harry Potter film adaptations |
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990 in Oxfordshire, England) is a British actress who plays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
Relationships
Currently a guy named Steven Soutar is trying to Go out with her
Biography
Early life
Watson is the elder of two children born to Chris and Jacqueline Watson, both lawyers who are now divorced. She has a younger brother named Alex. As a young girl, Watson attended The Dragon School, a renowned preparatory school in the city of Oxford.
Before being cast in the Harry Potter films, Watson's acting experience was limited, consisting only of minor roles in school plays, including Arthur: The Young Years and The Happy Prince. Other school activities included the Daisy Pratt Poetry Competition, in which, at age seven, she won first place for her year.
Career
Watson was cast to play Hermione Granger at age 10, and was 11 years old in 2001 when Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, released in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, was released. She has since appeared in all Potter sequels: Chamber of Secrets (2002), Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), and Goblet of Fire (2005).
Potter fans have expressed mixed opinions about Watson's portrayal of Granger: Some feel she is perfect for the role; others believe Watson fails to capture Hermione's insecurities and flaws, and complain that she is "too pretty" for the role—one prominent film critic said Watson was "in the early stages of babehood"—since, according to these critics, Granger was considered "plain" (neither "pretty" nor "ugly"). The films, however—with Rowling's approval—establish Hermione as a pretty girl past her bushy hair and bookish demeanor, as Harry and Ron discover at the Yule Ball in Goblet of Fire. (Still, a Daily Prophet article by Rita Skeeter called Granger "a plain but ambitious girl".) The screenplays also present a somewhat different chemistry between the three central characters than do the books.
At age fifteen, Watson was the youngest actress to appear on the cover of Teen Vogue magazine. She also served on a jury, along with Pierce Brosnan, Kenneth Branagh, and Samantha Morton, to select the 2004 teenaged filmmakers' "First Light Film Award" ceremony in Leicester Square in London.
In February 2006, Watson began principal photography on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (set for release on July 13, 2007), in which she reprises her role as "the brightest witch of age." She also played Hermione in The Queen's Handbag, a special mini-episode of Harry Potter in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday.
Although the Harry Potter film series comprises her only professional acting experience, she has expressed interest in expanding her film career into other works.
Personal life
An avid sports player, Watson enjoys field hockey, tennis, and rounders. While on set, Emma passes the time by playing video games and table tennis. The family owns two cats, named Bubbles and Domino, which belong to her and her brother, respectively. By 2003, she was attending the private all-girls Headington School, in Oxford. She will start at Bedales, a well known British public school, in September 2006. Her musical interests include hip hop, Avril Lavigne, and Nelly Furtado.
Awards
Nominated:
- Best Young Actress: Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, 2005
- Best Youth Performance: Phoenix Film Critics Society, 2002
- Best Ensemble in a Feature Film: Young Artists Awards, 2002
- Outstanding Supporting Actress: American Moviegoer Awards, 2002
- Saturn Award: for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Empire Award: for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Won:
- Best Female Film Star (Silver): Otto Awards, 2003
- Leading Young Actress Feature Film: Young Artists Awards, March 2002
- Best Female Child Artist: Phoenix Film Critics Society, for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Best Ensemble in Feature Film: Young Artist Awards, for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Best Performance in Feature Film: Young Artist Awards, for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Total Film Magazine "Child Performance of the Year", 2004
- CBC'c Favourite Celebrity Poll (numerous weeks)
- Best Female Film Star (Gold): Otto Awards, 2006
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Hermione Granger | Filming |
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Hermione Granger | Completed |
| 2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Hermione Granger | Completed |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Hermione Granger | Completed |
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Hermione Granger | Completed (U. S. title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) |
See also
References
Footnotes
- "harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk". Warner Bros. (Flash: click appropriate actor's image, click "Actor Bio") (Official site). Retrieved 28 March.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - "Guardian Unlimited Film". Is Hermione Too Pretty?. Retrieved March 16.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - "RogerEbert.SunTimes.com". Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Retrieved March 13.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - "Buzzle.com". Emma Watson – New Teenage Sensation!!. Retrieved March 16.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - "SciFi.com". Watson Purrs for Potter. Retrieved March 18.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help); Unknown parameter|accessyear=ignored (|access-date=suggested) (help) - "ewonline.net". Emma Watson To Change Schools. Retrieved May 24.
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