Birthday: April 15, 1990

Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Paris, France

About:

Emma Watson is an English actress and activist best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the *Harry Potter* film series. She rose to international fame at a young age and went on to star in major films like *The Perks of Being a Wallflower*, *Beauty and the Beast*, and *Little Women*. Beyond the screen, she’s a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and a passionate advocate for gender equality.

Family Life:

Emma was born to British lawyers Chris and Jacqueline Watson in Paris but moved to England after her parents’ divorce. She has several half-siblings and step-siblings. Despite her fame, she has largely kept her personal life private, balancing acting with education and activism.

Awards:

• MTV Movie & TV Awards: Best Performance for *Beauty and the Beast* (2017).
• Teen Choice Awards: Multiple wins for her role as Hermione Granger.
• British Artists of the Year: Awarded by BAFTA in 2014.

Trivia:

• UN Role: Emma launched the “HeForShe” campaign with the United Nations in 2014.
• Degree: She graduated from Brown University with a degree in English literature.
• Early Passion: She had never acted professionally before being cast in *Harry Potter* at age 9.
• Dual Citizenship: Emma holds both British and French citizenship.
• Birthday Twin: Emma shares her birthday with Leonardo da Vinci (born April 15, 1452).