Emma Watson is an English actor best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” film franchise. She has also starred as Belle in the live-action musical recreation of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”—the second-highest-grossing film of 2017—and as Meg March in Greta Gerwig’s reincarnation of “Little Women” (2019), along with many other high-profile supporting roles. Her acting prowess has earned her a number of accolades, including the Young Artist Award and three MTV Movie Awards, and she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2015. However, widespread popularity and immense success in the film industry only scratches the surface of Watson’s capabilities.
Beyond her success as an actor, Watson has emerged over the last few years as a forcible activist for international women’s rights. Named a goodwill ambassador for the UN in 2014, Watson has been traveling the globe to advocate for education for women and girls, visiting Bangladesh and Zambia to promote humanitarian efforts. Her speech before the UN, promoting the HeforShe campaign, established her position as a feminist global changemaker. She is also a passionate climate and sustainable fashion advocate, supporting relevant causes on social media and through her book club, “Our Shared Shelf.”
