Emma Watson, the actress best known for her role as Hermione Granger, recently revealed that she is very happy with her decision to leave show business, and said that it has given her her own voice and creative space.
The 33-year-old actor has been active in the public eye since he starred in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" at the age of 10. However, after years of glamorous Hollywood, Watson realized that success doesn't necessarily lead to happiness, and that what really matters is liking yourself and enjoying what you do when no one is paying attention.
It is reported that the "Harry Potter" series of movies has made Watson an internationally renowned actor, but it has also created her long-term concern and constraints.
Watson revealed to Vogue that after leaving show business, she finally had her own voice and creative space, as well as more independence. She says she is very grateful for the decisions that have made things confusing and uncertain, as they have given her an unprecedented sense of autonomy and awareness.
Watson also emphasized that success does not guarantee happiness and satisfaction. Her experience in Hollywood has taught her that no matter how successful she is, happiness is still not about success when no one pays attention to what she likes and enjoys what she does.
Watson's last on-screen work was last year's unscripted Harry Potter reunion special, after which she announced her departure.
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, she explained how she really felt about her four-year absence: "At the time, I wasn't really happy. I felt a little trapped. ”
Watson admits that she finds it very confusing to have to market films over which she has little control. As the face of the film, she had to answer questions from reporters about the content of the film and the filming process, and she was not involved in the creative process, which made her feel very powerless.
Watson realized that she only wanted to stand in front of the things for which she could be held responsible. She wants to face criticism in a way that doesn't let herself hate herself, admit her mistakes calmly, and face them better.
Although Emma Watson has been away from show business for a while, she has not given up on her plans to return to show business. She hopes to be able to reappear in front of the audience with her favorite characters and works at some point in the future.
Finally, leaving show business has given Watson more autonomy and awareness, and she now puts more emphasis on what is in line with her own heart, rather than chasing the expectations of others. Whether walking on the red carpet or in front of the camera, Emma Watson wants to be able to stand by her principles and be proud of who she really is.