Emma Watson admits feeling ‘really afraid’ after Harry Potter superstardom

Emma Watson has revealed her thoughts on how to become famous in the iconic role of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film adaptations.

Emma Watson has candidly admitted the fear she felt after rising to fame on Harry Potter. The actress landed the role of Hermione Granger in the iconic book-turned-movie franchise aged just 10.

She has made a rare confession about how she handled her newfound fame at the time, 25 years old, at the age of 35. Being a child star was both terrifying and soul-devastating, according to her.

Emma starred alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint in the best-selling JK Rowling series, with her fans seeing her grow up both on screen as the character and in real life. And it’s that reality that hit home or her.

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She acknowledged that her “life kind of bottomed out” as she explained how she “worked so hard for so long” for the fame.

She said, “The bottom fell out of the piece, which was actually me and my life,” during a conversation with Hollywood Authentic in Cannes. I therefore had to go home and carry out some construction work. And to be honest, I was mostly just extremely afraid and scared.

Emma decided to leave her mark and pursue creative writing at Oxford University after trying to shake the Hermione tag in other films. She claimed that selling her projects was not one of her favorite aspects because she had left her showbiz life behind.

She admitted, “I found that to be quite soul-destroying.” However, I miss using my skill set and the art very much. I just discovered that I only managed to do so much of what I really enjoyed doing.

Emma’s last came in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 remake of the classic novel Little Women. The Barbie director’s rendition of Alcott’s story features Emma alongside Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet and more.

Critics were extremely pleased with the production. Few adaptations of Little Women have the sheer emotion and power that Gerwig’s interpretation does, according to film critic David Griffiths for Subculture Entertainment.

He continued, “Here Gerwig directs one of the most talented young actors that modern cinema has ever assembled, uncovering secret layers to the plot that lesser filmmakers would not notice.”

You will find yourself completely drawn into this respectable drama if you leave your preconceived notions about Little Women at the theater door.

However, Emma openly explained why she hadn’t taken any other roles since in a statement to the Financial Times in 2023. If I’m being honest, I wasn’t very happy, she revealed.

I believe I lacked some clout. I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have a lot of control over, which was really challenging. How can every journalist ask, “How does this align with your viewpoint?” when you are standing in front of a movie? “

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JoJo Siwa’s real reason for dramatic transformation as she stuns fans with brand new look

Fans of Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa have been drawn to her changing appearance as she embraces a mature glam image in her relationship with Chris Hughes.

JoJo Siwa has captivated her fans with her changing looks in recent weeks with her embracing a whole different, grown up image. The Dance Moms star, 22, has been keep to update her 11.3million followers on the changes in her life, which appears to include a whole new wardrobe.

She had been known for her rhinestone jewelled looks, dramatic make-up and huge bows for years, but has shed the youthful persona for something entirely different. It seems JoJo has found a new confidence since dating Love Island’s Chris Hughes after they met in the Celebrity Big Brother house.

Her Instagram feed is now littered with stunning snaps in full glam, which could rival any Love Island or TOWIE star. JoJo’s dramatic change was evident as she attended her Dance Moms co-star’s wedding in Italy this weekend.

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She donned stunning corset numbers, shared bikini snaps, and a stunning golden mini dress. Fans might not be aware of her new appearance, but it appears to have been present from the beginning.

Gemma Nice, a sex and relationship coach, said, “Sometimes in a new relationship, you discover something about yourself that you may not have previously experienced, and this is the same for JoJo.”

“She’s been a childhood star from the age of nine and she’s grown up in the media. This is now her saying to the public – and to Chris – that she is a grown-up and wants to be portrayed as more of an adult,” she told the Sun.

JoJo is “creating a new identity,” according to Gemma. Expert Jacob Lucas added that Chris might be rubbing off on JoJo’s image, according to Lucas.

He thinks the Love Island singer is “boosting her self-assurance and self-esteem.” Chris even referred to JoJo’s wardrobe because he claimed he had no plans to change her.

He declared, “She is now the person I grew to love.” I’d never like to change her. She is dependent on her to change her style. People say, “You need to leave the glitter and rhinestones.” However, I adore the stones.

The couple are clearly head over heels as they have already talked openly about marriage and children. JoJo had announced she was pansexual when she was a teenager and has since said that she then “boxed” herself in by identifying as a lesbian.

Since then, she has referred to herself as queer. However, the singer has regrettably claimed that “within the community” has received an “extreme amount of hate” regarding their relationship with Chris, adding that people now think she is straight.

Speaking on SiriusXM’s Smith Sisters Live, JoJo said: “Just because I’m in a hetero relationship does not mean I’m straight. And okay, just say all of a sudden I said ‘yeah, I’m straight’. Awesome. Beautiful. I’m still an ally then.”

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JoJo continued, “I’m not straight. I mean, I love a man, really? She said in the discussion on the show that she shouldn’t make references to previous relationships, but that doesn’t prevent that.

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Copenhagen airport shut after sighting of ‘unidentified drones’

About 15 flights were diverted because of unidentified drones being spotted nearby, according to police and airport officials, who reported to the AFP news agency.

Due to two unidentified drones, the airspace over Copenhagen airport has been closed since 8:30 p.m. (18:30 GMT). No aircraft can land or take off, according to Lise Agerley Kurstein, a spokeswoman for the airport.

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She claimed that 15 flights had been canceled due to other airports.

Meanwhile, “three or four big drones” had been spotted flying over the airport, according to Copenhagen police.

At 10:45 p.m. (20:45 GMT), duty officer Anette Ostenfeldt told the AFP that “they are still flying back and forth, coming and going,” adding that police were conducting an investigation at the airport.

She was unable to specify whether the drones were for military or for civilian use.

However, Ostenfeldt claimed that they are more expensive than what a private person can purchase.

After all traffic at the Copenhagen Airport was closed as a result of drone reports on September 22, 2025, police officers walk. [Steven Knap/Ritzau Scanpix via Reuters]

According to airport officials, until the issue was resolved, the airport would remain closed. The airport spokeswoman Kurstein stated that “we currently have no timeline for reopening.”

Russia has reported airspace violations in several European nations as a result of the incident. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without authorization, according to Estonian officials on Friday.

Poland claimed that about 19 drones entered its airspace during a Russian airstrike on Ukraine the week prior. Russian drones have been downed over NATO territory for the first time since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 when Polish Air Force and NATO allies shot down some of the unmanned vehicles.

Romania’s airspace also contained a Russian drone.

The UN Security Council (UNSC) met on Monday to discuss the problem of airspace violations.

Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s ambassador to the UN, refuted the claims that Moscow’s fighter jets had “violated” Estonia’s airspace, stating that the flight of three of its MiG-31 aircraft was carried out “strictly in accordance with international airspace regulations.”

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, “objective monitoring” established that the MiGs had not crossed Estonian territory.

Russia’s airspace violation at the UNSC meeting was condemned by NATO allies.

Your careless choices could lead to an armed conflict between NATO and Russia. Our alliance is defensive, but trust that we are prepared to defend NATO’s airs and territory, according to Yvette Cooper, the foreign secretary of the United Kingdom.

Spain’s Aitana Bonmati Wins Women’s Ballon d’Or

Aitana Bonmati, a star of Barcelona and Spain, won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in a row at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Mariona Caldentey, Bonmati’s teammate, was eliminated from the Spain side that lost to England in the Women’s Euro 2025 final in July.

The 27-year-old midfielder also lost to Caldentey’s Arsenal in the Women’s Champions League final last season.

Despite missing either of Spain’s first two matches as a result of a viral meningitis outbreak, Bonmati was named Euros player of the tournament.

One of the nominees for the triumphant England European Championship team, Alessia Russo, placed third.

The Ballon d’Or is the most prestigious individual award in both men’s and women’s football, and Bonmati’s three-game winning streak comes after her Barcelona and Spain teammate Alexia Putellas won it twice.

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Kim Kardashian spills her workout secrets as one routine makes her fall asleep

Kim Kardashian, a reality TV star, admitted to falling asleep during one exercise because she makes sure to work out every day.

Kim Kardashian has revealed her workout secrets for the very first time and admitted one routine sent her to sleep. The reality TV icon, 44, admitted exercise is what makes her tick and starts her day with a workout routine.

She described exercising as her therapy and explained how she enjoys Spotify music to Justin Bieber’s music to get her blood pumping. Every day, the busy mother-of-four finds time to work out.

She revealed that she “does a lot of weights because I’m a big weightlifter.” According to the SKIMS founder, “I’ve had to re-adjust just some of my workouts because I’ve had some back issues,” but I still need to work out lower body to stay toned.

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I practice upper body for a few days. I typically choose a body part, and we stick to that for the day,” she told Vogue. For an hour and a half of the day, Kim works on her body through weightlifting, stretching, and cardio.

She enjoys pilates, but she always feels like she needs to do it because her back hurts. Kim admitted to checking her phone during her sessions, which irritates her trainer despite her strict schedule.

The TV star, whose brand is collaborating with Nike, also discovered she isn’t the biggest fan of hot yoga, having fallen asleep during her one and only session. She admitted: “I can fall asleep anywhere, so put me in the position to fall asleep, and I will.”

On Monday, Kim officially unveiled NikeSkims, created in partnership with Nike, in a move that is sure to tick off her ex husband Kanye West. He saw his partnership with rival sportswear giant Adidas come crashing down in November 2022 after sharing anti-Semitic remarks on social media.

After their separate actions, Adidas sued Kanye for $75 million (£55 million) of his brand Yeezy funds.

As Adidas’ CEO Björn Gulden defended the decision to sell the stock, they made contributions to organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and Robert Kraft’s Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.

He remarked, “This is much better than destroying and writing off the inventory.” For more than 60 years, Adidas and Nike have been fiercely fought in the megalol.

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Kim wiped away tears while acknowledging that “some people will say no” at some point. People don’t just start screaming and throwing tantrums at me because they don’t say no to me every day. Simply put, that is unacceptable.

West retorted, “But that’s just my personality,” while making an effort to defend himself. His marriage to the billionaire businesswoman is also a part of the series.

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