It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t know Emma Watson’s name.
At such a young age, Watson struck a balance.
She had a taste of fame but still had her daily life with school and friends.
My close friends just treat me normally.
They ask questions about it because they’re curious but it’s OK…
I still do everything I used to do.
I still play hockey and do all my sports."
With the success of the first movie, Watson added more than just schoolwork to her homework pile.
It was clear then that Watson was not your average 12-year-old.
And even in those teen years, Watson seemed beyond mature, with zero diva tendencies.
And we’re all very lucky Watson became our Hermione.
As as both Watson and her character grew older, they became more complex.
Watson jumped at the chance to challenge herself with a character experiencing conflict.
“I loved all the arguing.
I thought it was really juicy.
So I thought it was great fun.”
“He wasn’t taking any slack.
He was expecting us to be professional the entire time.”
Watson wasn’t just responsible in her acting career but her academic one as well.
Is there anything she can’t handle?
The 17-year-old toldParadein 2007, “There are too many stupid girls in the media.
Hermione’s not scared to be clever.
I think sometimes really smart girls dumb themselves down a bit, and that’s bad.”
On that same topic, she toldScholastic, “I’m a bit of afeminist.
It’s really important to stand up for yourself, whether you’re a girl or a boy.”
Learning keeps me motivated."
And she wasn’t just gaining the notice of the fashion world her academic record was pristine.
Seriously, she was becoming more like Hermione every day, and we loved it.
But she did have one request for her roommate: not to be too big of aHarry Potterfan.
“As long as there are noHarry Potterposters on the wall, I will be fine and happy.”
Can you imagine having Watson has a roommate freshman year of college?
And never the under-achiever, Watson still wanted to keep acting in her life during school.
“I definitely want to continue.
She chopped off her hair for a cute, very short, pixie-like ‘do.
Watsonspoke withMetroabout the change, which she wasn’t able to make until filming ended.
I needed a drastic change and that’s what the crop was all about.”
She first unveiled the cut onher Facebook page (viaTheHuffington Post), saying, “Dear all.
Cut my hair off a few days ago…
I’ve wanted to do this for years and years; it’s the most liberating thing ever.
Big love from Emma x.”
In 2010 she joined forces on a clothing line with designer Alberta Ferretti and clothing company People Tree.
She toldMetro, “I’m very hands-on.
I’ve picked out the fabrics and last year I visited garment factories in Bangladesh.
Everything is handmade.”
And being so fabulous, how can we commoners dress like our favorite style guru?
It’s actually easier than you may think.
Watson continued on to discuss her favorite designers.
While premieres warrant top designers like Balenciaga or Chanel, the starlet loves a good casual look as well.
“If I’m going casual, I’ll mix vintage with clothes from TopShop, Zara or Gap.
Agnes B is also a favourite.
I’ll mix and match, which makes it financially accessible to everyone.”
She was not leaving school entirely but would be attending back in the UK.
Although rumors swirled, she insisted she was never bullied at her university.
If anything, her problem was just the opposite.
Watson addressed trying to date in college and said her fame intimated the college boys.
“I say to my friends, ‘Why hasn’t X called me?
Why doesn’t anyone ever pursue me?’
They’re like, ‘Probably because they’re intimidated.’
It must be the fame wall…It must be the circus that goes around me.
Me, as a person, I find it hard to believe I would be intimidating.”
Sigh, college boys.
Not to worry though, Watsons fans loved her in any light.
Online), the 23-year-old shared one shocking fact about herself: She owns just eight pairs of shoes.
We support Watson no matter how many pairs of shoes she has.
Fighting for gender equality
Emma Watson just gets better as time marches on.
You go, girl.
TIMEreported on Watson’s statementregarding the news.
Watson’s focus would be on the organization’s women’s-empowerment campaign, HeForShe.
And since then, Watson has continued to focus on gender equality and feminism.
They discussed her life, advocacy, and feminism, and how to create good change.
She’s continued to do exactly what she said she would.
Notably, she’s dedicated time to doing more research and studying up on all things feminism.
In 2016, the 26-year-old commented on the hot-button topic of pay equality for women in Hollywood and beyond.
And also, she manages to keep her integrity and have a completely independent point of view."
“It’s a totally different thing from acting in a way.
There’s nothing to hide behind,” Watson shared withGood Morning America.
Clearly, Watson, like her famousHarry Pottercharacter, is not afraid of a challenge.
