Emma Watson who is known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the most famous Harry Potter film series is celebrating her 35th birthday today, April 15, 2025. The actor made her debut with the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in 2001. She has featured in several films including Beauty and the Beast, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Little Women, The Bling Ring and others. Have a look at her 7 empowering quotes here.
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On being single, the Harry Potter actor said, 'I never believed the whole ‘I’m happy single’ spiel. I was like, ‘This is totally spiel.’ It took me a long time, but I’m very happy [being single]. I call it being self-partnered.'
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On turning 30, Emma Watson in an interview with Vogue UK said, 'Why does everyone make such a big fuss about turning 30? This is not a big deal'. 'Cut to 29, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I feel so stressed and anxious. And I realise it’s because there is suddenly this bloody influx of subliminal messaging around’. 'If you have not built a home, if you do not have a husband, if you do not have a baby, and you are turning 30, and you’re not in some incredibly secure, stable place in your career, or you’re still figuring things out…There’s just this incredible amount of anxiety.'
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Talking about Feminism, Emma said, 'The saddest thing for a girl to do is to dumb herself down for a guy.'
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On self-love, Emma said, 'It sounds like a cliche, but I also learnt that you're not going to fall for the right person until you really love yourself and feel good about how you are.' Pinterest
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On branded clothes, the Hollywood actor said, 'Wearing unbranded and cheap clothes doesn't mean you're poor. Remember: You have a family to feed. Not a community to impress.', according to Pinterest.
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'Don't feel stupid if you don't like what everyone else pretends to love', the actor said about standing up and speaking out.
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On being a woman and living your best life, the Beauty and the Beast actor said, 'Girls should never be afraid to be smart.'