15 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Emma Watson

Emma Watson. Can one even say all the wonderful things about her? From her role in a series of films that defined the childhoods of millions, to using her voice and platform to speak out on behalf of women all over the world, the British actress is, in every essence of the word, a gem. Here are 15 things you probably didn't know about the Harry Potter star.

1. Paris Gal

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born on April 15, 1990 in Paris, France.

2. Law is Reason, Free from Passion

Watson’s parents, Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson, are both British lawyers.

3. She Works Hard for the Money

Watson has accumulated an estimated net worth of $60 million during her career. Umm, CHA-CHING.

4. Life Changed Forever

Obviously, a large part of Watson’s earnings came from her highly respected role as Hermione in the "Harry Potter" series.

5. Auditions, Auditions, Auditions

Watson went to a whopping EIGHT auditions before officially being cast as Hermione.

6. Eye Catching

Even though the audition process was lengthy, the author behind the Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling, knew from Watson’s very first on-screen test that she wanted the young British actress in her film.

7. Branching Out

Watson has worked hard to make sure that the public associates her with multiple roles rather than her part in the Harry Potter films. She has even jumped into the world of fashion, as the face of Burberry’s 2010 spring and summer collections.

8. No Stopping Now

Despite fame and success, Watson still found it necessary to enroll herself in a university. She was accepted into Brown University in 2009, where she studied literature.

9. The Name’s Emma, But Call Her…

Watson’s nickname is simply, “Em.”

10. Namaste

Watson LOVES yoga and meditation, and is even certified to teach others how to do it.

11. Book Worm

Being that she is widely known for her roles in films that were based of a book series, it’s quite fitting that Watson herself is a huge book lover! The actress loves to read.