Emma Watson
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- This article is about the Harry Potter actress. For other people named Emma Watson, see Emma Watson (disambiguation).
| Emma Watson |
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 Emma Watson during an interview for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
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| Born |
| April 15, 1990 (age |
| Occupation |
| Actress |
| Career milestones |
| Harry Potter film adaptations |
Biography
Early life
Watson is the elder of two children born to Chris and Jacqueline Watson, lawyers who are now divorced. She has a younger brother, Alex. As a young girl, Watson lived with her parents in Oxford, England, and in Paris, France; she attended The Dragon School, a renowned preparatory school in 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 became the youngest person 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 [her] 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. She has said this is unlikely to happen before the Harry Potter films are complete.
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. Her 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. [[Citing sources citation needed]]
Awards
Nominated:- Best Young Actress: Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, 2005
- Best Young Actress: Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, 2004
- Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: Young Artists Awards, 2002
- Best Ensemble in Feature Film: Young Artist Awards, for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- 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
- Best Female Film Star (Silver): Otto Awards, 2003
- Best Female Child Artist: Phoenix Film Critics Society, for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- 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 |
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| 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) |
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