Emma

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson, born in Paris France of British parents Jacqueline Luesby Watson and Chris Watson both of whom were lawyers. She was moved to Oxfordshire at the age of five and enrolled in an academy called the Dragon School. At the age of six, Emma was aware that she wanted to be an actress. For a number of years she was a student at the Oxford branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts a part-time theater school, where she learned the art of acting and dancing. At the age of ten she was involved and played the leading role in a number of Stagecoach productions as well as school plays. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (2000) the 2001 film adaptation to J.K. Rowling's bestselling British book began in 1999. Emma was discovered through Emma's Oxford theatre instructor. David Heyman told Emma along together with Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe after they all had eight consecutive auditions. Emma's debut film coincided with the release Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2002). The film broke records for the opening day sales as well as opening week-end take-offs and was the highest-grossing film of 2001. Critics praised the film and the performances of the three young stars. The Daily Telegraph, an important British publication, described Emma's performance "amazing". Emma got five nominations in recognition of her exceptional performance. In the end, she received the Young Artist Award in Leading Young Actress of a Film.