Seven years away from acting has been good for Emma Watson. Addressing her break, she admitted she does miss acting “profoundly” — but not certain other parts of the job. Emma’s HiatusWatson gained international fame at just 10, when she was cast as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. “I think what’s interesting about being an actor is, there’s a tendency to sort of fracture yourself into multiple personalities,” she told Hollywood Authentic. Emma Watson at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival JB Lacroix/FilmMagic/Getty Images“I found that to be quite soul-destroying,” Watson said of the promotion element.