Emma Watson
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Dr. Phillips Center For The Performing Arts (Jan 29, 2026)
Review: THE WATSONS at Little Theatre, University Of Adelaide (Aug 6, 2025)
New Play TERF Takes On J.K. Rowling at Edinburgh Fringe (Jul 10, 2024)
BIO
Watson is best known for her role of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series; she was cast as Hermione at the age of nine, having previously acted only in school plays. She starred in all eight Harry Potter films, alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. Watson's work on the Harry Potter series has earned her several awards.
She made her modelling debut for Burberry's autumn/winter campaign in 2009. In October 2013, she was voted Sexiest Female Movie Star in a worldwide poll conducted by Empire magazine.
In 2007, Watson announced her involvement in The Tale of Despereaux and the television adaptation of the novel Ballet Shoes, which was broadcast on 26 December 2007 to an audience of 5.2 million. The Tale of Despereaux, based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo, was released in 2008 and grossed more than US$86 million in worldwide sales. In 2012, she starred in Stephen Chbosky's film adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and in 2014, she played Ila in Darren Aronofsky's biblical epic Noah.
She starred as Belle in the musical romantic fantasy Beauty and the Beast in 2017, and Meg March in the coming-of-age drama Little Women in 2019.
Photos
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: Actors Dan Stevens and Emma Watson arrive for the world premiere of Disney's live-action "Beauty and the Beast" at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as the cast and filmmakers continue their worldwide publicity tour on March
From: Photo Flash: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast Hit Red Carpet for World Premiere
Videos
VIDEO: Hear BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Luke Evans Sing 'Changing'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-24 09:46:26
Luke Evans to Release Debut Album Featuring Covers of Cher, LES MIS, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-10-09 13:08:56
VIDEO: Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Laura Dern Star in LITTLE WOMEN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-13 12:07:36
TV: Marissa Jaret Winokur to Perform Cut Song in Hollywood Bowl's BEAUTY & THE BEAST
by Julie Musbach - 2018-05-21 13:11:44
VIDEO: Emma Watson, Kristen Bell & More in Latest Edition of #MeanTweets
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-26 08:06:31
VIDEO: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Lumiere Invites You to 'Be Our Guest' in VR
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-13 15:07:56
VIDEO: Watch BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Cast at First-Ever Table Read
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-06-01 07:33:19
VIDEO: Emma Watson Waltzes with CGI 'Beast' in New Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-25 10:46:03
VIDEO: Celine Dion's First-Ever Live Performance of New BEAUTY & THE BEAST Song
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-05-25 07:36:57
VIDEO: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Now Highest-Grossing Live-Action Movie Musical Ever; Crosses $1 Billion Mark
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-04-13 10:11:42
VIDEO: Disney Releases Official Audio of Josh Groban's 'Evermore' from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-31 13:50:47
VIDEO: Josh Gad Dishes on BEAUTY & THE BEAST; Reveals 'Dream' Disney Role
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-15 11:12:22
VIDEO: Josh Gad Talks Playing LeFou in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-15 09:58:58
VIDEO: Josh Gad Plays 'Box of Microphones - Disney Edition' on TONIGHT SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-15 07:52:58
VIDEO: Josh Groban Performs New BEAUTY & THE BEAST Song 'Evermore' Live on 'GMA'
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-14 10:44:11
VIDEO: Ewan McGregor Has a Four-Letter-Word for BEAUTY & THE BEAST Haters
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-14 10:02:09
VIDEO: First Look - Emma Watson Sings 'Something There' from BEAUTY & THE BEAST
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-07 09:40:31
News
by Albert Gutierrez - Jan 29, 2026
The reason the play works at all is because of the sheer strength of its production values and the commitment of its cast. When you look at all the design elements – sets, lighting, illusions, choreography – and combine it with performers who move through that space with the same ease as one breathes, it create a cohesive, immersive world that feels both magical and meticulously controlled.
by Barry Lenny - Aug 6, 2025
I have not laughed so much at the theatre in God knows how long.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 10, 2024
TERF, a new one-act production set to premiere on August 2 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, takes on J.K. Rowling, the billionaire creator of the Harry Potter universe and the biggest celebrity supporting the gender-critical movement, which seeks to ban transgender women from women-only spaces and services.
by Joshua Wright - May 1, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring on Broadway in Merrily We Roll Along, has once again voiced his support for the LGBTQ+ community in response to J.K. Rowling's most recent attacks on the transgender community.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024
The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.
by Team BWW - Apr 11, 2024
Harry Potter writer J. K. Rowling has taken to X again to continue spouting anti-transgender rhetoric. An X user sent a comment to Rowling, saying: 'Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology ... safe in the knowledge that you will forgive them...' See Rowling's response here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2023
Brisbane audiences will experience the romance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast when the much-anticipated season of the hit musical opens in Brisbane in February 2024. Learn more about the musical and how to get tickets here!
by Michael Major - Jul 20, 2023
Never has there been a more obsessed-over American pop icon than Elvis Presley, yet no one knew him more tenderly during his superstar years than Priscilla Ann Wagner, whose own story as Elvis’s romantic partner and only wife has rarely been told from her perspective. Check out how to get tickets now!
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023
Among the crowd of supporters, the Foundation welcomed Donatella Versace, Maren Morris, Fan Bingbing, Emma Watson, Wiz Khalifa, Heidi Klum, Dove Cameron, Hilary Duff, Brooke Shields, Lucien Laviscount, Noah Schnapp, Kesha, Rege Jean-Page, Saweetie, Stella Maxwell, Tyga, Sharon Osboure, Sophia Bush, Maggie Rogers, and more. Check out photos!
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2022
Throughout the entire month, ABC will cap-off weekends with beloved titles currently available to stream on Disney+, including “The Lion King” and “Finding Nemo” as well as the broadcast world premieres of “Beauty and the Beast,” “Iron Man” and “The Avengers.”
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022
The Key West Film Festival announced the recipients of its annual Golden Key Awards to be presented to screen legend Chris Cooper and Elegance Bratton, director of the upcoming release The Inspection. Past recipients of the award include Burt Reynolds, Marisa Tomei, Kimberly Peirce, Tom Skerritt, Lois Smith, Paul Verhoeven and Alan Cumming.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2022
Symphony Space has announced additional programming and participants in its 2022-23 season, an array of live events that bring literature to life, spark conversation, and provide intimate encounters with wide-ranging musical artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Diana Huey & More in “The Little Mersisters” on September 20th at 9:30pm. 54 Below welcomes not one—not two—but SEVEN former Ariels to the stage in celebration of our favorite mermaid princess!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022
Disney Theatrical Productions Australia presents a glorious new production of Beauty and the Beast, which will have its premiere Australian season in Sydney from June 2023 at the Capitol Theatre.
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2022
Bill Oliver will direct the film, featuring a script that he co-wrote with Peter Nickowitz. Fernando Loureiro and Guilherme Coelho will produce the new film through their company, Tigress, with additional casting and a distrubtor to be announced.
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson reunite, along with Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane,Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, and Evanna Lynch.
by Michael Major - Feb 3, 2022
In this half-hour comedy, Broadway star and notorious narcissist Richard Bean (Kevin Kline) suffers a spectacular public meltdown, and returns to his tiny hometown and the family-run theater where he first became aware of his own brilliance. Michael Hoffman, Bob Martin, Leslie Urdang, Kevin Kline, and more are attached as executive producers.
by Michael Major - Jan 8, 2022
Although it may be a new year, several classics are returning to streaming services, giving Broadway fans the perfect throwback binge list, along with HBO's star-studded The Gilded Age series and new additions to Seth Rudetsky's online concert series. Check out what you should stream this January!
by Michael Major - Dec 30, 2021
In a new featurette, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Alfred Enoch, Tom Felton, Jason Isaacs, James Phelps, Olivers Phelps, Bonnie Wright, and more discuss reuniting with their fellow Harry Potter stars and creators for HBO Max's upcoming Return to Hogwarts Special. Watch the new video now!
by Michael Major - Dec 29, 2021
In an exclusive clip shared by the Today Show, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and director Chris Columbus revealed the challenges of filming Harry Potter when they were young. The clip is from HBO Max's upcoming Return to Hogwarts reunion special, featuring interviews and appearances from Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, and more.
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