Emma Watson has reunited with her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint for a TV special celebrating 20 years since the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first film in the hugely successful series.
Appearing in Back to Hogwarts alongside a slew of other cast members, the 31-year-old looks stylish in a high-necked white and black gown paired with trendy earrings, a chic updo and a bold red lip.
It’s a reminder of how far the actor has come since rising to fame playing the messy-haired Hermione Granger in all eight films based on JK Rowling’s books.
To mark the memorable reunion (available on Sky and the Now streaming service), here we take a look at the incredible evolution of Emma Watson’s fashion and beauty …
The Harry Potter yearsDaniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter (left) with character creator JK Rowling (center) and co-star Emma Watson as they arrive for the celebrity film premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Ian West / PA)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was released in 2001, when Watson was only 11 years old.
Playing Hermione Granger, the actor was typically seen on screen in a Hogwarts uniform or casual outfits, but while promoting the films and on the red carpet, the youngster adopted many of the 2000s trends like dresses. colorful, low rise jeans and ballet flats.Emma Watson arrives at Baftas 2005 (Yui Mok / PA)
Emma Watson at the 2005 Wedding Crashers World Premiere (Ian West / PA)Emma Watson arrives at the 2005 premiere of the film “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (Yui Mok / PA)
Regular first rowEmma Watson front row at Vivienne Westwood’s Spring / Summer 2009 show (Ian West / PA)
Towards the end of the 90s Watson’s passion for fashion really picked up and she started attending the London Fashion Week catwalks. The teenage star became a regular at Burberry – still dressed head-to-toe in the iconic British label – and later appeared in one of its campaigns.Emma Watson arrives at the Burberry show, during London Fashion Week (Tim Ireland / PA)
Chop and changeEmma Watson arrives at a Warner Bros event in 2010 (Ian West / PA)
Following the completion of the last Harry Potter film in 2010, Watson said goodbye to Hermione Granger in a dramatic fashion, showing off a super short pixie haircut.
In his twenties, Watson’s red carpet style continued to evolve, with the actor favoring sleek monochrome mini-dresses and dramatic gowns (his asymmetrical Prabal Gurung number at the 2013 Met Gala was outstanding) as well as daring tailored outfits.Emma Watson arriving for the World Premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Ian West / PA)Emma Watson arriving for the World Premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Dominic Lipinski / PA)Emma Watson attends the 2013 Met Gala (Denis Van Tine / PA)Emma Watson attends GQ Men of the Year Awards 2013 (Anthony Devlin / PA)
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Beauty and the Beast (Alay / PA)
Watson donned fabulous outfits in her post-Potter movie roles, from Paris Hilton-inspired velor tracksuits and Uggs in The Bling Ring in 2013 to ball gowns in two critically acclaimed remakes: Beauty and the Beast (2017 ) and Little Women (2019).Emma Watson (center), Taissa Farmiga and Katie Chang in The Bling Ring (Alamy / PA)Little Women (Alay / PA)
Sustainable fashion pioneerEmma Watson attending the 2016 Met Gala (Alamy / PA)
A participant in the Green Carpet Challenge (which asks celebrities to wear sustainable and ethical clothing on the red carpet) since 2015, Watson has become a committed advocate for sustainable fashion.
She chose a Calvin Klein dress made from recycled plastic bottles for the 2016 Met Gala and an Emilia Wickstead dress made from discarded fabrics the following year for the Beauty and the Beast premiere.Emma Watson at the Beauty and the Beast Premiere (Matt Crossick / PA)
The actor then teamed up with an ethical fashion app Of course, you and in 2020, assumed a sustainability role on the board of directors of Kering, the parent company of luxury fashion brands such as Balenciaga and Gucci.Emma Watson arrives for the inaugural Earthshot Awards (Dominic Lipinski / PA)
Making a rare public appearance at the inaugural Earthshot Prize last October, the 31-year-old presented an award and chose an avant-garde ensemble by London designer Harris Reed, consisting of an asymmetrical tulle dress crafted from from vintage wedding dresses and black flared pants. .
While Watson’s edgy outfit has divided opinions, it’s clear the actor is committed to enduring style both on and off the red carpet.