Emma Watson Then & Now: See The ‘Harry Potter’ Star’s Transformation

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April 15, 2023 9:00AM EDT

Happy birthday Emma Watson! Emma has been in the spotlight since she was just a child & you can see how the star has evolved over the years here.

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Emma Watson Through The Years

Emma Watson Through The Years — Emma Watson, born April 15, 1990, is a British actress and activist. Emma rose to fame in the early aughts portraying Hermione Granger in the film adaptation of the ‘Harry Potter’ series. Emma played the role for eight films in total for roughly an entire decade, with the final film debuting in 2011, ten years after the first installment came out.

From there, Emma continued to act, but also began to dedicate herself to her studies — she would’ve made Hermione proud! Emma earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Brown University. During that time, she also starred in films like ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ (2012), ‘The Bling Ring’ (2013), and ‘Noah’ (2014). Emma also became a dedicated activist, speaking out for the feminist movement and gender parity around the globe.

Emma continued to act, appearing in films like the live-action adaptation of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and the 2019 Oscar-winning film ‘Little Women.’ To see more photos of Emma Watson’s remarkable transformation, take a look at the images in this gallery of photos.

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Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, & Daniel Radcliffe In 2000

Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, & Daniel Radcliffe In 2000 — Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson attend a photocall for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ at the Berkeley Hotel on August 23, 2000. Emma would have been just 10 years old!

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Emma Watson With J.K. Rowling At ‘Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets’ Premiere

Emma Watson With J.K. Rowling At ‘Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets’ Premiere — Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling at the premiere for ‘Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets’ on November 3, 2002. She wore a pastel purple dress.

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Emma Watson At The ‘Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban’ Premiere

Emma Watson At The ‘Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban’ Premiere — Emma Watson at the New York premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ on May 23, 2004. She posed for photos.

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Emma Watson At The 2006 Empire Film Awards

Emma Watson At The 2006 Empire Film Awards — Emma Watson at the 2006 Empire Film Awards at the Metropole Hotel in London on March 13, 2006. She waved at cameras.

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Emma Watson At Cartier International Polo Day

Emma Watson At Cartier International Polo Day — Emma Watson at the Cartier International Polo Day at Guards Polo Club on Smiths Lawn in Windsor on July 27, 2008. She posed for a photo.

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Emma Watson At The ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ Film Premiere

Emma Watson At The ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ Film Premiere — Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint at the ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’ film premiere in New York on November 15, 2010.

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Emma Watson At The MTV Movie Awards Show

Emma Watson At The MTV Movie Awards Show — Emma Watson accepts the award for best cast for ‘Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows Part 2’ during the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on June 3, 2012. She looked so happy!

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Emma Watson In ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’

Emma Watson In ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ — Emma Watson in ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower.’ She starred in the 2012 film adaptation of the beloved book.

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Emma Watson At Brown University

Emma Watson At Brown University — Emma Watson walks between buildings following commencement services on the campus of Brown University, in Providence, R.I. The actress, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the Ivy League university in 2014.

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Emma Watson In ‘Beauty And The Beast’

Emma Watson In ‘Beauty And The Beast’ — Emma Watson in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ in 2017. She brought the beloved Disney Princess Belle to life!

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Emma Watson At The 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Emma Watson At The 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party — Emma Watson at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles on March 4, 2018. She posed for photos on the arrival carpet.

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Emma Watson At The 2018 Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Emma Watson At The 2018 Wimbledon Tennis Championships — Emma Watson in the Royal Box at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 12, at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on July 14, 2018. She wore a gorgeous white ensemble.

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Emma Watson At On Day 13 Of The Wimbledon Tennis Championships

Emma Watson At On Day 13 Of The Wimbledon Tennis Championships — Emma Watson in The Polo Ralph Lauren VIP Suite at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 13, at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on July 15, 2018. She wore Vintage Ralph Lauren.

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Emma Watson At The ‘Little Women’ Film Premiere

Emma Watson At The ‘Little Women’ Film Premiere — Emma Watson at the ‘Little Women’ film premiere at The Museum of Modern Art in New York on December 7, 2019. She wore Balenciaga and looked truly stunning.

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Emma Watson At The 2022 BAFTAs

Emma Watson At The 2022 BAFTAs — Emma Watson is sexy in a plungling, ruffled, black and white dress during the 75th EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London on Mar. 13, 2022. She teamed the look with diamonds, black heels and a white clitch.

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Emma Watson At The Charles Finch X Chanel Dinner

Emma Watson At The Charles Finch X Chanel Dinner — Emma Watson shows some skin in sexy Chanel during the Charles Finch X Chanel dinner in Londo on Mar. 12, 2022. Looking effortlessly chic, she wore just a bra top under her boxy blazer.

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