Emma Watson Opens Up About Portraying Hermione Granger in Harry Potter Interviews

As Emma Watson celebrated her 25th birthday, she finally felt like she had a sense of self that she was comfortable with. However, this newfound confidence came after spending more than half of her life pretending to be someone else - Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series.

In an interview with Porter in 2015, Watson shared how being Hermione affected and perhaps stunted her own personal growth. She spent nine years playing the character, starting when she was just 9 years old and cast in the first Harry Potter movie, The Sorcerer's Stone.

Watson initially found adjusting to life outside of the film series harder than she might have imagined. However, with time, she has learned to find her true self beyond Hermione Granger. In a recent interview with British Vogue, Watson opened up about sitting down with her fellow cast mates Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint for the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special.

The actress revealed that it was emotional and intense to have such an intimate moment so closely watched. Despite this, she was grateful to have a mediator who could ask them questions and get to be part of seeing how differently- and similarly-they had processed their time on set.

Watson also shared that she and her fellow cast mates generally try to stay out of the limelight and support each other during times of attention. They are not on a group chat but speak individually, often sharing personal moments with each other.

When asked about what's to come for her in 2022, Watson remained tight-lipped, saying that fans would have to wait and see, but there are projects in the works. The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts special is now available on HBO Max, offering a unique look back at the iconic series.

In conclusion, Emma Watson's journey as Hermione Granger has been an incredible one, both professionally and personally. Her openness about her experiences serves as a reminder that even celebrities are not immune to the challenges of growing up in the public eye.

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