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Global News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Global News
Emma Watson banned from driving after being caught speeding
Actor Emma Watson, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, has received a six-month driving ban after she was caught speeding. Watson was caught driving 38 mph (61 km/h) in a 30 mph (48 km/h) zone in Oxford, England, on July 31 last year. She already had nine points on her licence at the time of the incident; 12 points warrants a ban. The 35-year-old, currently a student at the University of Oxford, was fined £1,044 ($1,918) at a hearing at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. She was not in attendance, according to the BBC. Mark Haslam, Watson's lawyer, told the court that she is a student and 'in a position to pay the fine,' the British outlet said. Watson has been studying for her master's degree in creative writing since 2023. Story continues below advertisement The actor shot to fame in 2001 alongside her Harry Potter co-stars Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe following the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the first of eight films under the universally adored franchise. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Watson appeared in all eight as Hermione Granger, an astute teacher's-pet type with quick wit and a knack for keeping herself and her friends out of trouble. After the last film came out in 2011, she went on to star in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring and Beauty and the Beast. Her last film role was in Greta Gerwig's 2019 version of Little Women, as Meg March, with Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep also starring. Watson and her brother Alex launched a sustainable gin brand called Renais in 2023. In a bizarre coincidence, Zoe Wannamaker, 76, who played Madame Hooch in the Harry Potter series, was also banned from driving this week in the same court and on the same day as Watson after she was caught speeding on a motorway in southern England in August last year. View image in full screen Zoë Wanamaker attends SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations On Broadway with Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoë Wanamaker at SAG-AFTRA Foundation Robin Williams Center on March 10, 2023 in New York City. 1 She was driving at 46 mph (74 km/h) in a 40 mph (64 km/h) zone, the court heard. Story continues below advertisement Like Watson, she was fined £1,044 and banned from driving for six months. Wanamaker's lawyer Duncan Jones said that she was not asking for 'special treatment' and accepted the fine. Wanamaker also had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred, the BBC added.
Leader Live
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court
Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the film franchise, drove her blue Audi at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford, on the evening of July 31 last year. The 35-year-old, who has been studying at the University of Oxford, was banned for six months and made to pay a total of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Watson's lawyer Mark Haslam, told the court that she is a student, adding: 'She is in a position to pay the fine.' Separately, Zoe Wanamaker, who starred in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone in 2001 as teacher Madam Hooch, was caught speeding on August 7, 2024, on the M4 in Newbury, Berkshire. The 76-year-old drove her blue Volvo at 46mph in a 40mph limit, the court heard. She was also fined £1,044 and banned for six months. Wanamaker's lawyer Duncan Jones said that she was not asking for 'special treatment' and accepted the fine. Both Watson and Wanamaker had nine points on their licences before the speeding incidents occurred. District Judge Arvind Sharma, sentencing, endorsed three more points on their licences, meaning they are both disqualified for six months from now. Neither attended their short hearings. The Sun reported that Watson was filmed bargaining with tow-truck drivers when they hauled her Audi onto a flatbed in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in February last year.
Vancouver Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving
London (AFP) — Two stars of the 'Harry Potter' films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents. Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, the friend of boy wizard Potter in the hugely popular movie franchise, was banned for driving at 38 miles (61 km) an hour in a 30-mile zone in southeastern Banbury last July. Zoe Wanamaker, 76, who played Quidditch teacher Madame Hooch in 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', was banned for six months for her offence. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. She had been caught driving at 46 miles an hour in a 40-mile zone of the M4 motorway in southeastern Berkshire last August. The cases were dealt with separately by a lower magistrates' court in the town of High Wycombe. Neither of the stars attended the hearings, at which they were each fined £1,044 ($1,400). Watson, who was stopped while driving her blue Audi , has been studying at Oxford University. Her lawyer told the court that although she was a student, 'she is in a position to pay the fine'. © 2025 AFP Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Toronto Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
NO MAGIC FIX: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving
Published Jul 16, 2025 • 1 minute read Actress Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months for speeding. Photo by Frederick M. Brown / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP London (AFP) — Two stars of the 'Harry Potter' films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Watson, 35, who played Hermione Granger, the friend of boy wizard Potter in the hugely popular movie franchise, was banned for driving at 38 miles (61 km) an hour in a 30-mile zone in southeastern Banbury last July. Zoe Wanamaker, 76, who played Quidditch teacher Madame Hooch in 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', was banned for six months for her offence. She had been caught driving at 46 miles an hour in a 40-mile zone of the M4 motorway in southeastern Berkshire last August. The cases were dealt with separately by a lower magistrates' court in the town of High Wycombe. Neither of the stars attended the hearings, at which they were each fined £1,044 ($1,400). Watson, who was stopped while driving her blue Audi, has been studying at Oxford University. Her lawyer told the court that although she was a student, 'she is in a position to pay the fine'. © 2025 AFP Sunshine Girls Crime Entertainment NFL World
STV News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star banned from driving at same court
Actress Emma Watson and a Harry Potter co-star have been banned from driving at the same court. Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the film franchise, drove her blue Audi at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford, on the evening of July 31 last year. The 35-year-old, who has been studying at the University of Oxford, was banned for six months and made to pay a total of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Watson's lawyer Mark Haslam, told the court that she is a student, adding: 'She is in a position to pay the fine.' Separately, Zoe Wanamaker, who starred in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone in 2001 as teacher Madam Hooch, was caught speeding on August 7, 2024, on the M4 in Newbury, Berkshire. The 76-year-old drove her blue Volvo at 46mph in a 40mph limit, the court heard. She was also fined £1,044 and banned for six months. Wanamaker's lawyer Duncan Jones said that she was not asking for 'special treatment' and accepted the fine. Both Watson and Wanamaker had nine points on their licences before the speeding incidents occurred. District Judge Arvind Sharma, sentencing, endorsed three more points on their licences, meaning they are both disqualified for six months from now. Neither attended their short hearings. The Sun reported that Watson was filmed bargaining with tow-truck drivers when they hauled her Audi onto a flatbed in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, in February last year. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
