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Emma Watson Biography

Birth Name:Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson

Birth Place:Paris, France

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has been involved in girls' education for several years as an ambassador for Camfed International in rural Africa and through humanitarian efforts in Bangladesh and Zambia
Won a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in 2002
Signed on to become a creative advisor for People Tree, a fair trade online garment retailer and nonprofit agency, in 2009
Was appointed a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in July 2014 and serves as an advocate for the HeForShe campaign, which promotes gender equality
Graduated from Brown University with a degree in English Literature in 2014
Ttrained in acting, singing, and dancing at the Stagecoach Theatre Arts school
Quote: "I hope my head doesn't get very big, I'm just going to keep my feet on the ground, stick to friends and family, and try and lead a normal life․"
Quote: "(On HeForShe): "The chance to make a real difference is not an opportunity that everyone is given and is one I have no intention of taking lightly․ Women's rights are something so inextricably linked with who I am․""
In an effort to distinguish herself from her "Harry Potter" character, she began modeling in 2009 and has been the face of Burberry and Lancôme
Successfully broke into more dramatic roles following the conclusion of "Harry Potter," appearing in "The Bling Ring," "My Week With Marilyn," and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower․"
In 2007, she and her "Harry Potter" co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint left imprints of their hands, feet, and wands in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood
While filming and promoting the film "Noah," she became a qualified yoga instructor

Awards

2002Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2002Empire Award-Best Debut: nominated
2002PFCS Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Chemistry: nominated
2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actress, Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
2002Young Artist Award-Best Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2002Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress: winner
2003PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Female: winner
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2005Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2006Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actress: nominated
2006Blimp Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
2006MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2006OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: nominated
2007National Movie Award-Best Performance by a Female: winner
2007Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award-Best Movie Actress: winner
2008Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2008Genre Award-Best Actress in a Movie: winner
2009Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actress: nominated
2010MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2010People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Team: nominated
2010SLFCA Award-Special Merit (for best scene, cinematic technique or other memorable aspect or moment): nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy: nominated
2011Capri Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2011Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2011Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2011MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2011National Movie Award-Performance of the Year: nominated
2011Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actress: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer Movie Star: Female: winner
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: winner
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Liplock: winner
2012Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2012ACCA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2012ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2012BSFC Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2012Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2012Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2012MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2012MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2012People's Choice Award-Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast: winner
2012PFCS Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2012SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2012SDFCS Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2012SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2013Halfway Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2013IOMA-Best Supporting Actress (Miglior attrice non protagonista): nominated
2013MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Moment: nominated
2013MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2013MTV Movie Award-Best Female Performance: nominated
2013NCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2013RAFA-Best British Performance of the Year: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: winner
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Liplock: nominated
2014American Comedy Award-Best Comedy Supporting Actress - Film: nominated
2014Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: nominated
2016WFCC Award-Best Female Action Hero: nominated
2017Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Actor in a Movie: winner
2017MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Kiss: nominated
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice: Liplock: winner
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Drama: winner
2017Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Fantasy: winner
2018Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018Empire Award-Best Actress: nominated
2018Jupiter Award-Best International Actress: nominated
2018Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actress: nominated
2018Razzie Award-Worst Actress: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2021CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated