Emma Watson's Impressive $85 Million Net Worth: How the 'Harry Potter' Franchise Shaped Her Fortune
Emma Watson, the 33-year-old English actress, boasts an impressive net worth of $85 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth (CNW). The majority of her fortune stems from her role as Hermione Granger in the popular "Harry Potter" film series, despite having taken a nearly five-year hiatus from acting.
During the peak of the "Harry Potter" films, Watson earned an estimated $15 million to $20 million per year in acting salary. Across the first five films, she reportedly earned more than $13 million, including $4 million for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" in 2007.
In 2009, Watson ranked sixth on Forbes' list of Most Valuable Young Stars and was recognized as Hollywood's highest-paid female actress, earning $24.8 million that year. By 2010, her net worth was estimated at $32 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Watson reportedly earned a total of $30 million for the final two films, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1" and "Deathly Hallows Part 2." Her cumulative earnings for the entire series amounted to around $62 million. CNW suggests that after adjusting for inflation, Watson made approximately $70 million from her "Harry Potter" base salaries alone.
Following the "Harry Potter" series, Watson starred in various films, such as "My Week with Marilyn," "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "The Bling Ring," "Noah," "Colonia," "Regression," "The Circle," "Beauty and the Beast," and "Little Women." For her role in the live-action remake of "Beauty and the Beast," Watson was paid $3 million upfront, with CNW reporting a total of $15 million earned, including performance bonuses.
Watson's success includes multiple awards and nominations, as well as lucrative endorsement deals with fashion brands like Calvin Klein, Lancôme, Dolce & Gabbana, and Burberry.
The Brown University graduate, who holds a degree in English literature, is also an advocate for women's rights. In 2014, she was appointed the United Nations' U.N. Women goodwill ambassador and named Ms. Foundation for Women's feminist celebrity of the year.
Throughout her career, Watson has contributed to several causes, donating $1.4 million to the U.K. Justice and Equality Fund and over $1 million to an Irish rape crisis center.
Watson's last role was in 2020's "Little Women" adaptation. In a recent interview with Financial Times, she discussed her acting hiatus, citing feeling "caged" and frustrated with the lack of control and involvement in the projects she had to promote.