Has Emma Watson quit acting?

EMMA Watson’s high-profile acting work has included a lengthy spell as Hermione in the Harry Potter films, and a thief in The Bling Ring.

The talented Brit has enjoyed a phenomenal career in the UK and the US, where she starred as Belle in Disney’s billion-dollar global hit Beauty and the Beast. Here’s what we know about the retirement rumours.

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Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson Harry in Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone, 2001 Has Emma Watson retired?

Emma Watson, 30, “is not taking on new commitments”, according to her publicist.

Watson has gone ‘dormant’, her agent reportedly told the Mail on Sunday.

This has prompted several stories online suggesting that the Harry Potter star has quit acting.

But there hasn’t been any formal announcement from Watson over the interpretation of the agent’s comment.

And it’s not the first time that retirement rumours have flared – particularly as she isn’t as entrenched in her career as some of her fellow stars.

Back in 2013, Watson told Marie Claire that upon finishing the final Harry Potter film, “I basically took two years out and stepped as far away from it as I could.

“I mean the HP films were still coming out but I took time to really try and figure out who I was and what I wanted to do.

“I even considered not being an actress.”

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Emma Watson also starred in Little WomenCredit: Alamy

Then, in 2016, the Daily Star reported that Watson was quitting acting after her then new film, Regression, earned just £243 in cinemas.

The star announced that she wanted to take time out for “personal development”.

Watson told feminist Bell Hooks: “I’m taking a year away from acting to focus on two things.

“My own personal development is one. My own personal task is to read a book a week and also to read a book a month as part of my book club.

“One thing I am going to do that I’ve been working on for a while is completing my yoga Level 3 meditation for teaching.”

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Emma Watson also supports women’s rights, gender equality and ecological responsibility

Despite this, she went on to appear in a succession of films including thriller The Circle, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Women.

In 2020 the star joined the board of French luxury group Kering to help raise its profile in areas such as sustainability.

She is also known as a champion of women’s rights and is a United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador.

Unsurprisingly, Watson’s legion of fans are upset over the retirement talk.

“Emma Watson has given us some of the most iconic roles,” wrote one Twitter user. “I’m wishing her all the best for the future. she deserves this.”

Another penned: “I actually cannot believe Emma Watson is retiring… it’s devastating! However, I fully respect her choice and hope to see her do amazing things, whatever she chooses.”

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Emma Watson starred as Belle, the independent, book-reading free spirit in Disney’s live-action hit Beauty and the BeastCredit: Alamy Why has Emma Watson retired?

Again, nothing has been substantiated, but according to the Mail, Emma Watson is keen to spend more time with rumoured fiance Leo Robinton.

He’s a 30-year-old California businessman who until last year worked at a company specialising in legal cannabis.

In February 2021, The Sun reported how Watson sparked engagement rumours after being seen sporting a band on her ring finger.

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The Harry Potter actress was snapped with tycoon boyfriend Leo RobintonCredit: BackGrid

Her agent reportedly told The Mail: “Emma has gone underground, she is settling down with Leo.

“They’re laying low. Maybe she wants a family.”

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The couple were first spotted in London back in October 2019.

Watson is so “serious” about her partner that she’s already introduced him to her parents, Jacqueline and Chris, according to an insider.

After they were pictured kissing in England, Robinton removed himself from all social media in an attempt to protect their romance.

Emma Watson sparks engagement rumours to boyfriend Leo Robinton as she flaunts band on ring finger