Emma Watson Discusses ‘Soul-Destroying’ Side of Show Business Amid Years-Long Acting Hiatus

The ‘Harry Potter’ star appeared in her last major film role in 2019.
Emma Watson Discusses ‘Soul-Destroying’ Side of Show Business Amid Years-Long Acting Hiatus
Emma Watson departs from Hotel Excelsior during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 6, 2025. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
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British actress Emma Watson rose to fame in 2001, portraying the brilliant witch Hermione Granger in the acclaimed “Harry Potter” film series. However, she hasn’t graced the silver screen since appearing in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of “Little Women.”

In a recent interview with the Hollywood Authentic, published on Sept. 21, the 35-year-old movie star discussed her decision to step away from acting, touching on the downsides of show business at large.