Katie Leung – Now
Her commitment to Harry Potter prevented Leung from going to art school, but she was ready to pursue her dream after the last movie wrapped up. Leung wasn’t sure if acting is the right calling for her, but decided to give it a shot. She appeared in movies The Foreigner and T2 Trainspotting, before being cast as a series regular in Facebook Watch series, Strangers.
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
Thousands of little girls dreamed about becoming Hermione Granger while holding one of the Harry Potter books in their hands. That dream came true for Emma Watson, who said Hermione wasn’t just a role for her, but also a symbol. She made it cool for girls to be the smartest person in the room and inspired generations to strive for more. No wonder many people consider her the best female character of all time!
Emma Watson – Now
Just like the heroine that launched her to stardom, Emma Watson became the voice of her generation. She’s a huge fighter for gender equality and one of the most recognizable feminists in the world. Watson even decided to put her acting career on hold so she could dedicate more time to her fight for women’s rights. Luckily, she gifted us with amazing performances in The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Beauty and the Beast before taking a break.