Starting her career as a child actor after going through several auditions, Emma Watson finally landed her dream role of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. Later on, her experiences in the films went on to define her career as well as her childhood and teenage years.
Struggling because of fame from an early age, Emma Watson suffered grave dangers and even dodged plenty of issues while in the spotlight. This overwhelming experience later led her to almost give up her acting career and choose to retire as a Hollywood actress. However, further, Watson broke her silence on her retirement plan.
Emma Watson’s Struggle With Harry Potter Fame
While the iconic Harry Potter movies have been a nostalgic franchise for the viewers, the child actors involved in the films had legit struggles with their fame. And undoubtedly, Emma Watson was one of those who suffered the most. Initially being pretty oblivious to the things that a lot of child stars fall victim to, Watson claimed falling prey to those very issues.
Frustrated by the child-star stigma, and the constant protection she was under, Emma Watson claimed how her normal childhood life turned upside down, overnight. Continuing on her struggles, the actress discussed having an unusual upbringing and a scheduled life, because of her profession. This lifestyle later became an issue when she had to adapt to her newfound freedom after wrapping up Harry Potter.
Further, Emma Watson mentioned how he felt overwhelmed with her fame, and even considered herself guilty. Speaking with Vogue, the actress claimed, “I’ve sat in therapy and felt really guilty about it. I’m like why me, somebody else would have enjoyed and wanted this aspect of it more than I did.” Thereafter, Watson even mentioned her decision to quit acting while filming Harry Potter and a few years after that.
Emma Watson Broke Her Silence on Retirement
Facing the struggles of fame from the early years, Emma Watson felt overwhelmed with it. Having a sudden change in lifestyle, upbringing, and even her popularity, the actress mentioned how she once considered leaving her $9.5B franchise role. Later on, although she stayed loyal to her role and completed filming, Watson hinted at retirement on several occasions.
Finally, while speaking with the Financial Times, Emma Watson broke her silence on what she meant by retiring from Hollywood. Unlike Cameron Diaz who formerly retired and thus had to officially stage a comeback, Watson confirmed she is not officially out of the game. Admitting that she will absolutely appear in front of the camera, yet again, the actress explained her decision.
“Yes, absolutely. But I’m happy to sit and wait for the next right thing. I love what I do. It’s finding a way to do it where I don’t have to fracture myself into different faces and people. And I just don’t want to switch into robot mode anymore. Does that make sense?”
While waiting for the right opportunity and project, Emma Watson claimed to keep herself away from the spotlight. And thus, if that means retirement for her fans, then so be it. But the actress shall definitely return to the set once she finds a desirable project. Meanwhile, Watson appeared in Beauty and the Beast, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and even Greta Gerwig’s Little Women.
