Emma Watson

 Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress and activist from England. She is well-known for her work in blockbuster films and independent films as well as her work to promote women's rights. She has been awarded several awards such as the Young Artist Award and three MTV Movie Awards. Forbes as well as Vanity Fair have ranked Watson among the top actresses paid worldwide. Time magazine also named Watson as one of the 100 most influential people worldwide in the year 2015. Watson attended the Dragon School, and she trained in acting at Stagecoach Theatre Arts' Oxford branch. After starring in Harry Potter's movie series as Hermione Granger, Watson rose to fame as a young girl. She was previously just been in school productions. Watson was also in the TV adaptation of Ballet Shoes (2008) and gave her voice to The Tale of Despereaux (2008). After the film's conclusion, Harry Potter Watson was cast in a second part in My Week with Marilyn (2011). She then starred as Sam who is a spirited, flirtatious student in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). This was a huge success on the critics. Watson was also recognized for her performance as Alexis Neiers, the titular character in Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring (2013) and for her role as the adoptive daughter of Noah's Biblical epic Darren Aronofsky. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has awarded Watson the title of British Artist of the Year award that same year. She also starred in the live-action version the romantic musical Beauty and the Beast (2017). It is among the most successful films that has ever been made.