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Why Did I choose this leader? ................................................................................................... 1

Detail of Leader ....................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

Watson’s Early Life ............................................................................................................... 2

Watson’s Education............................................................................................................ 2-3

Watson’s Carrier .................................................................................................................... 3

Watson’s Personal Life .......................................................................................................... 3

Award & Achievement........................................................................................................... 4

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson ............................................................... 4

References .................................................................................................................................. 5
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Why Did I choose this leader?

Emma Watson, or Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson
who was best known for playing the young wizard
Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films is not only
an iconic actress but also an activist, humanitarian and
also contemporary leader. Emma Watson has left her
mark on society as a whole by connecting with all
genders and generations. She is most connected to the
field of public relations because of her work as a UN
Women Goodwill Ambassador. I chose to study about
what she has contributed to public relations because I
have watched her influence over the years. Emma is a
symbol of intellect in my generation and also has
become a role model to both girls and boys around the
world.
One of the most interesting concepts in public relations is the potential for communication in
the most natural, transparent way, and Emma is a true example of that. She uses her platform
to spark change and communicate powerful ideas in a conversational, yet influential manner.
Watson was one of the many celebrities who began making use of leadership power and their
platform for organizations that seek a greater good.

Emma Watson became this spokesperson and societal leader by the positive traits she
possesses. Throughout her days as a famous actress, she never got in trouble or caught doing
something bad and always stayed credible in the public eye. She has a competitive degree from
Brown and is well spoken whether on a television interview or giving the famous speech at the
UN. She shows her intellect through cognitive abilities and educational history, acting as a
leader by inspiring young women to read, write and pursue their passions. She’s always poised
and put together, encouraging her followers to do the same. Watson is able to exhibit her
knowledge in the feminist movement by her experiences with gender inequality first-hand. She
speaks out to other women, and men, to take note of these inequalities.
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DETAIL OF LEADER

Watson’s Early Life

 Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris. Her parents, both
British lawyers, are Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson. Her brother, Alex, was born
three years later. Her parents divorced when Watson was 5, and she moved back to
Oxfordshire in England with her mother and brother.

 Watson attended the Stagecoach Theatre Arts School at Oxford. She studied singing,
acting and dancing, and performed in school plays. Her natural instinct for acting first
came out when she won a poetry competition for reciting James Reeves' "The Sea" at
age 7.

 From a very young age, she dreamt of becoming an actress to pursue her dreams, while
attending Dragon School, in Oxford. By the age of 10, she had performed in a number
of stage productions and plays. It was at the behest of her school teachers that she
decided to audition for the role of Harry’s best friend, Hermione Granger.

 She auditioned for the role eight times, beating all her seniors to bag the role.
Interestingly, right from the audition, she won the heart of the author herself, J.K.
Rowling

Watson’s Education

 The Dragon School (2003)

It’s a well-documented fact that Watson was a dedicated student, even during her Harry Potter
years. Growing up, she attended The Dragon School, a day and boarding preparatory school in
Oxford, UK.

 Headington School (2008)

The preparation she received from Headington was instrumental to her success in her A Level
examinations. In 2008, she announced via her website that she had achieved straight A’s for
her A Level examinations, which she sat for in between filming for the franchise.

 Brown University (2009-2014)

Watson chose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in English Literature at Brown University.
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 University of Oxford
Apart from Brown, Watson also attended the University of Oxford as part of her third year
abroad. It’s a school that needs no introduction and is widely known as being among the top
five universities in the world. There, she studied English at Worcester College.

Watson’s Carrier

In the midst of her acting career, Watson emerged as a fashionista, her style catching the eye
of many major figures in the fashion industry. This year, Emma Watson has been a Director of
Kering since June 16, 2020. Her term of office will expire at the end of the Annual General
Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023.
Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods
and Jewellery. Kering promotes modern, authentic, and genuine Luxury that enables everyone
to express his or her unique personality. A Luxury based on creative risk-taking and sincerity
that inspires dreams and emotions.

Watson’s Personal Life

 Watson described herself as a spiritual Universalist. Coping with intense fame from a
young age, she has said that remaining rooted in her own identity helped her eventually
"find peace”.

 In 2013, she had become certified to teach yoga and meditation. As part of this
certification, she attended a week-long meditation course at a Canadian facility, in
which residents are not allowed to speak, in order "to figure out how to be at home with
myself".

 Regarding her meditation training, she stated in an interview with Elle Australia that an
uncertain future meant finding "a way to always feel safe and at home within myself.
Because I can never rely on a physical place.
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Award & Achievement

 In 2002, she won the Young Artist Award for ‘Best Performance in a Feature Film -
Leading Young Actress’ for ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’.

 She won the ITV National Film Award for ‘Best Female Performance’ for ‘Harry
Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’, in 2007.

 In February 2010, she was named ‘Hollywood’s highest paid female star’, with an
estimated $19 million the previous year.

 She won the Teen Choice Awards in three categories; ‘Choice Movie: Actress Sci-
Fi/Fantasy’, ‘Choice Movie Liplock’ and ‘Choice Summer Movie: Female’ for ‘Harry
Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1’, in 2011.

 She won the ‘San Diego Film Critics Society Award’ for ‘Best Ensemble
Performance’ and ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly
Hallows- Part 2’, in 2011

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson

 Watson graduated from Brown in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in English literature.
That year she was named a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. She delivered an
address at UN Headquarters in New York City to launch the UN Women campaign
“HeForShe”, which aims to urge men to advocate for gender equality.

 At just 24 years of age, Emma has already been involved in the promotion of girls’
education for several years and previously visited Bangladesh and Zambia as part of
her humanitarian efforts.

 She has worked to promote fair trade and organic clothing and served as an ambassador
for Camfed International, a movement to educate girls in rural Africa. From 2016 to
2020 Watson ran an online feminist book club, Our Shared Shelf, to read and discuss
books by and about women.
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References

Crockett, E. (2014, September 24). He, She, Us: Emma Watson, the White House, and Efforts
to Change the Culture on Women’s Rights. Retrieved February 13, 2017

Emma Watson. (2016, November 30). Retrieved February 13, 2017

Nichols, L. (2014, September 24). UN Women sees major social spike after Emma Watson
speech. Retrieved February 13, 2017

Sudhaman, A. (2015, January 24). UN Women Calls In Havas PR For New #HeForShe
Initiative. Retrieved February 13, 2017

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson. (n.d.). Retrieved February 13, 2017

Editor. (n.d.). thefamouspeople.com. Retrieved from Emma watson Biography