24 Endearing Facts You Didn't Know About Emma Watson
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If you're wondering about the real life Emma Watson, here are a few intriguing facts you didn't know about the British actress. After reading through this trivial, you'll practically be able to write your own Watson biography. Vote up the facts you find most endearing about the self-proclaimed feminist.
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She Keeps 10 Journals at a Time
Photo: Warner Bros.Emma Watson is a hardcore journal hoarder. She admitted that she writes in up to 10 journals at a time, and has filled up to over 30 diaries since she started vigorously jotting down her thoughts. - 2461 VOTES
She Almost Quit Harry Potter
Photo: Warner Bros.After rumors arose that Watson was considering quitting her role as Hermione in the franchise, the world was ready to weep. Stressed by the demands of the role and her inability to pursue a normal adolescent life, Watson began to reconsider her acting career.
Probed on the dilemma, she revealed, "I probably would have been public enemy No. 1. I would have found it very difficult watching the movies being made without me as a part of them, because I grew up making them. Being a part of this film franchise feels like part of my identity in a way. I would have gotten a lot more sleep. But I definitely made the right decision."
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She Threw College Parties
Photo: A24 FilmsWatson wasn't as intense of a bookworm as Hermione when she attended college. After graduating, the actress opened up about her experience as a famous celebrity at a regular university. She even dished about the rager she threw for herself and her 100 closest friends.
"I've never even been asked for an autograph on campus," Watson revealed. "I threw a party for nearly 100 students and not a single person put a photo on Facebook." Whether or not Watson passed out a non-disclosure agreement is unknown, but at least the girl knows how to party. - 4628 VOTES
Her Favorite Harry Potter Films Were the First and Last
Photo: Warner Bros.When asked which Harry Potter movie was her favorite to shoot, Watson had a difficult time choosing. She ultimately decided the first and last were her favorites -- but for very different reasons. "The first one was incredible, obviously, because everything was new, and everything being a novelty is very exciting," Watson explained. "From an acting perspective, this last movie was amazing because I had such big parts, and it was really challenging and demanding."
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J.K. Rowling Knew She Was Hermione from the Beginning
Photo: Warner Bros.J.K. Rowling knew she had found her Hermione after Watson's very first screen test. Rowling, who was notoriously involved in the production of the films, instantaneously took a liking to Watson. After her first test, Rowling expressed to casting directors that she was right for Granger, but Watson would ultimately still have to go through a few more auditions to land the role. - 6618 VOTES
She Had a Huge Crush on Draco Malfoy
Photo: Warner Bros.Emma Watson had it bad for Tom Felton when they started filming the Harry Potter series. Unfortunately, her crush wound up breaking her heart. Watson confessed, "He totally knew and the thing is that he'd tell everyone, 'I see her in a younger, sisterly way,' and it just broke my heart. It still does." Sounds like Tom made the perfect villain, both on and off the screen. - 7497 VOTES
She's a Certified Yoga Instructor
Self-proclaimed yogi and certified instructor, Watson earned her credentials to teach yoga and meditations. The inspiration to train for the license came from a desire to do "something completely unrelated to the film industry." Yoga lessons with Emma Watson is likely a class even the least limber individual would enroll in. - 8526 VOTES
She Slept Through the Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Photo: Flywithinsun / flickr / CC-BY-NC 2.0Following the 2014 Oscars ceremony, Watson had every intention of attending the wildly anticipated annual Vanity Fair party. However, when she got to her room to change for the star-studded event, she passed out midway and missed the whole thing. Discussing the minor hiccup, Emma admitted, "Someone woke up like, 'D'ya want to get changed to go to the party now?' and I was like 'I kinda just want to stay here.' So I just ate pizza and fell asleep.'"
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She Turned Down the Chance to Play Cinderella
Photo: Warner Bros.Watson disappointed fans after she turned down the role of Cinderella in the live action reboot of the film. Lily James ultimately went on to star in the role, but Watson will still get the chance to star as a Disney princess. She accepted the role of Belle in the live action reboot of Beauty and the Beast. - 10674 VOTES
She Chose American Schooling Over British
Photo: Emma WatsonWatson had always intended to pursue higher education following the conclusion of Harry Potter. But many were surprised that she chose an American institution over a college in the United Kingdom. Watson explained that American universities allow students to study more than one subject at a time.
"I really like the fact that it has a very open curriculum, that there aren't any requirements. Really, I've kind of been in charge of my own education since I started out on Potter. I liked that I could design my own major if I wanted to, and I could take independent studies if I wanted to on subjects that weren't necessarily in the curriculum."
Aside from acing her exams while on set for Harry Potter filming, Watson went on to further her education at Brown University in Providence, RI. As straight-A student, Watson excelled at school, but attending an Ivy League is no small feat. The actress always dreamed of pursuing high education, and gave herself a college experience that most view as out of reach. - 11372 VOTES
She Hosts a Book Club That You Can Join
Photo: GoodreadsIn January of 2016, Watson started her very own feminist book club and extended an invitation to all of her fans. As par of the "Our Shared Shelf" book club, Watson selects a handful of feminist-oriented novels, biographies, and essays to discuss with anyone who's interested. In order to join, all you have to do is sign up for Goodreads and follow Watson's "Our Shared Shelf" group. - 12385 VOTES
Her Favorite Book Is The BFG
Photo: Anastasia Alén / flickr / CC-BY-ND 2.0Watson's favorite children's book is Roald Dahl's The BFG. She cited the classic as one of her top favorites because she used to read the novel out loud with her father growing up. The BFG holds a great deal of sentimental value in Watson's life.
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Hermione Granger Was Her First Role Ever
Photo: Warner Bros.Despite being Rowling's first choice for the role of Hermione, Watson had never acted professionally prior to landing the gig. After encouragement from her teachers and friends, Watson auditioned for the role on a whim. Lucky for her, her first audition landed her a first class ticket to any future roles she wanted. - 14378 VOTES
She Was the Youngest Face of Teen Vogue
Photo: Teen VogueEmma Watson was destined for fame the moment she slipped into her Hogwarts robe. At the tender age of 15, Watson became Teen Vogue's youngest cover model. For a magazine with "teen" in its title, that shouldn't come as a surprise. But Watson's debut feature was a big deal at the time for fans and the magazine, as she transitioned from a baby-faced Granger to an adolescent Watson who other young teens looked up to. - 15354 VOTES
Both Her Parents Are Lawyers
Photo: Summit EntertainmentAlthough Watson's career as an actress was set in stone by age eight, both of her parents are successful British lawyers. If you're wondering where both Watson and Hermione get their book smarts from, it's most likely from Watson's parents. - 16539 VOTES
She's a Feminist
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Watson was named a U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador after she gave a poignantly beautiful speech on the necessity for feminism and gender equality throughout the world. Watson is a self-declared feminist, and has dedicated a lot of her work to educating young women on the significance of feminism in the modern era.
On the resistant push back that followed her speech, she defended herself, and proudly stuck by her message. "Fine. Call me a diva, call me a feminazi, call me difficult, call me a First World feminist, call me whatever you want, it's not going to stop me from trying to do the right thing and make sure that the right things happens," she said.
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Modeling Runs in the Family
Photo: BurberryAs the face of numerous high-end fashion and clothing campaigns, it appears Emma isn't the only one in her family with smoldering good looks. In 2010, Watson and her younger brother shared the spotlight for Mario Testino's Summer Burberry campaign. The duo appeared in the print ads together, alongside model Max Hurd. - 18297 VOTES
She Used Tumblr to Prepare for a Role
Photo: A24 FilmsIn order to fully get into character for The Bling Ring, Watson signed up for a Tumblr account under the pseudonym, "NickiMooreForever." The basic b*tch layout was covered with zebra-print backgrounds and fake op-eds on Lindsay Lohan and Audrina Patridge. Watson proved herself to be a true method actor with her experimental Tumblr page, all in the hopes of bringing her character, Alexis Neiers, to life. - 19351 VOTES
She Was Dying To Cut Her Hair Off
Photo: Flywithinsun / flickr / CC-BY-NC 2.0Watson shocked fans when she almost immediately cut off her long locks in favor of a pixie cut following the conclusion of the Harry Potter series. Having to keep her hair exactly as producers desired frustrated Watson to no end. Although she admitted it took a few weeks to finally do it, she gave into her cravings for an edgier, more grown-up 'do. Luckily, the new haircut suited her beautifully. - 20270 VOTES
She Isn't Ticklish
Growing up with two brothers has made Watson immune to tickling -- at least that's what she thinks. When asked whether or not she was ticklish, Watson said she used to be an incredibly easy target, but after "fighting with [her] brother so much. It doesn't have much effect anymore." - 21261 VOTES
She's in the Panama Papers
Photo: A24 FilmsWatson made headlines in early May 2016 when her named popped up in the Panama Papers -- a long list of offshore account holders. Once exposed, Watson came under scrutiny for attempting to evade taxes. Despite those accusations, Watson's team released a statement trying to explain Watson's name's appearance.
It stated, "Emma (like many high profile individuals) set up an offshore company for the sole purpose of protecting her anonymity and safety." Watson is just one of the few celebrities who had been named, including major political figures like Vladimir Putin. - 22104 VOTES
She Once Went On A Silent Retreat In The Canadian Rocky Mountains
Photo: Peggy2012CREATIVELENZ / Flickr / CC BY 2.0Watson once spent a week in the Canadian Rocky Mountains engaged in a silent retreat at a private facility, according to E! News. She told Vogue UK that she went on the retreat just prior to her tough break-up with Oxford University student Matthew Janney, hoping to figure out "how to be at home with [herself]."
Watson elaborated that she "understood what [she's] here to do and knew where to channel all this energy that has been coming at [her]" and that she began to feel a sense of peace. Her work as an outspoken feminist and collaboration with the UN took off later that same year.
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She Roomed with an America's Next Top Model Contestant
Photo: The CWBFFs Emma Watson and Sophie Sumner always seem attached at the hip. Watson and Sumner, who competed in cycle 18 of America's Next Top Model, were actually roomies for a short time. One can only imagine the posh set up these two fashionistas designed for themselves. - 24101 VOTES
She Doesn't Like Her Hair In The First 'Harry Potter' Movie
Photo: Warner Bros.Watson told Vogue Italy that when she sees photos from the first Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, she "immediately think[s] how ugly [her] hair was," as translated by Time magazine. Though her big hair isn't too far off from the description of her character in the novels, she did manage to avoid those "large front teeth" Hermione apparently has in the books.
By the end of the cinematic Harry Potter series, Hermione's hair is much more tame.
