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Courier-Mail
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Harry Potter star Emma Watson slapped with ban, fine
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Emma Watson has been banned from driving in the UK for six months. The Harry Potter actress, 35, who is currently studying at England's prestigious Oxford University, was caught driving her blue Audi at 61km/h in a 48km/h zone in Oxford in July 2024. A lawyer for the star, who has stepped back from acting to pursue a master's degree in creative writing, fronted High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on her behalf Wednesday. Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in her blue Audi. Picture: Crowder/Legge/GC Images Watson, who wasn't in court for the hearing, was banned from driving after accumulating more than nine penalty points, and was ordered to pay a £1,044 ($AU2146.05) fine. Her lawyer Mark Haslam said his client was 'in a position to pay the fine', per BBC News. The notoriously private actress began studying at Oxford in 2023. Her last feature film role was in Greta Gerwig's 2019 period drama, Little Women. Watson, 35, has stepped back from the spotlight in recent years. Picture: Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images for Prada Watson re-entered the spotlight for the much-hyped Harry Potter reunion in 2022, which saw the core cast head back to the Warner Bros. set for the first time since they filmed the last movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, more than a decade ago. Watson, alongside her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, was just 11 years old when she was cast in the fantasy franchise. Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint were cast as Hermione, Harry and Ron in Warner Bros' Harry Potter franchise in 2000. Picture: Supplied The trio starred in eight films in the wildly successful fantasy franchise. Picture:Speaking during the televised reunion special, Watson admitted to struggling with early fame. 'I did find a diary entry (from the time) that was kind of like … I could see that at times I was lonely. The fame thing had really hit home in a big way,' she said at the time. 'I think I was scared,' Watson told Grint. 'I don't know if you ever felt like it got to a tipping point where you were like, 'This is kind of forever now'.' X Learn More SUBSCRIBER ONLY With the exception of the occasional public appearance on red carpets and at fashion events, Watson has maintained a very low profile in recent years. She has, however, been spotted with a couple of love interests since she started study at Oxford. In July last year, paparazzi captured the star kissing fellow student Kieran Brown. But earlier this month, almost a year later, Watson was spotted in an Oxford park sitting with an unidentified potential new love interest in photos shared by the Daily Mail. Onlookers told the outlet it appeared as though the outing was a date. Originally published as Harry Potter star Emma Watson slapped with ban, fine
Extra.ie
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Fans divided as Tom Felton reprises role as Draco Malfoy for Broadway
Social media have had their say after it was announced that Tom Felton would be reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway. Tom starred as Harry Potter's school bully in the eight-part film series based on the books, with him regularly speaking about the role that he played for nearly a decade since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 released in 2010. Now, it's been revealed that Tom will be picking up the wand once again, when he reprises his role as Malfoy for Harry Potter: The Cursed Child from November of this year. Pic: Marechal Aurore/ABACA/Shutterstock 'Being a part of the Harry Potter films has been one of the greatest honours of my life,' Tom said of becoming Malfoy once again. 'Joining this production will be a full-circle moment for me, because when I begin performances in Cursed Child this fall, I'll also be the exact age Draco is in the play.' Despite some fans being happy to see Tom return as Malfoy, others have said that it's a sign of him not being able to let go of the role. 'Gun to the back of your head name 5 Tom Felton roles that isn't him playing Draco Malfoy,' one person wrote on Twitter (X), while another wrote 'He is the only member of the original Harry Potter cast who hasn't moved on.' Tom Felton is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy for the 'HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD' stage show on Broadway. — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 5, 2025 Another shared a quote from fellow Harry Potter actress Miriam Margoyles, who previously said of her time in the film 'it was 25 years ago and it's for children,' while another added 'kind of sad that he doesn't get any other opportunities to exist outside of this role… even the top 3 kids have been able to shake their HP characters and do other stuff.' However, some people were on board with Tom being on the show — with one writing 'Can't believe Tom Felton is actually reprising his role as Draco Malfoy! Filming for the Harry Potter films ended in 2010. 15 years later, he will play Draco once again. How cool is that?' Tom played Draco in all eight films in the Harry Potter series, and appeared in several other films, including Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Burial. Tom played Draco in all eight films, and will reprise the role for the first time in 15 years. Pic: Bruce Seabrook/ /EMPICS Entertainment Tom will star in Harry Potter: The Cursed Child on Broadway from November 11.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rupert Grint announces the birth of ‘secret child' with actress Georgia Groome
Rupert Grint and his longtime partner, actress Georgia Groome, have secretly welcomed their second child together. The 'Harry Potter' star, who played the loveable Ron Weasley in the film franchise, shared the delightful news on social media on Monday 'Secret Child Slightly Revealed,' Grint, 36, captioned a photo of their new baby, whose face partially appears in the precious photo. 'Introducing Goldie G. Grint. ï¸ A 10/10 baby (so far).' Keeping the pregnancy under wraps is no surprise given Grint and the British actress – who have been dating since 2011 – are immensely private about their personal lives. 5 Rupert Grint shared new photos of him and his newborn daughter Goldie G. 5 'Secret Child Slightly Revealed,' Grint, 36, captioned a photo of their new baby, whose face partially appears in the precious photo. @rupertgrint/Instagram Fans didn't even know about their relationship until 2018 – seven years after they became an item. 'I was today years old when I found out Georgia from [teen movie] 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging' has been going out with Ron Weasley since 2011?' one fan tweeted at the time. In 2019, the couple sparked speculation they had secretly married when they were spotted wearing matching gold rings, but a rep for the actor was quick to deny the rumours. However, their relationship was stronger than ever and in 2020 they announced their first pregnancy. 'Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are excited to announce they are expecting a baby and would please ask for privacy at this time,' a rep said in a statement at the time. 5 Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Ruppert Grint in a scene from 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' in 2004. Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Co 5 Rupert Grint and his wife Georgia Groome walk around London with their daughter on Sep. 10, 2023. MEGA It took six whole months before the notoriously private couple shared a photo of their little bundle of joy, with the actor low-key joining Instagram for the first time to share a first look at their daughter. 'Hey Instagram …. only 10 years late, but here I am. Grint on the Gram!' he wrote in his very first post. 'Here to introduce you all to Wednesday G. Grint. Stay safe, Rupert.' He has since given an insight into his life as a dad, telling Glamour in 2021 that he is 'absolutely loving' his most important role to date, although he is 'still kind of coming to terms with what being a dad is'. 5 Daniel Radcliffe, JK Rowling, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint attend the premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' in Trafalgar Square, London, on July 7, 2011. Getty Images 'It's so much fun. I feel like I've changed as a person for sure,' he revealed. 'It kind of happened overnight, lifestyle-wise. I stopped smoking straight away. I've started sleeping so much better – I used to be a horrific insomniac, now I'm sleeping.'
