Have you ever been inspired by someone? Many people around the globe, including myself have been. One person that I find inspiring is Emma Watson. In this research paper, I will enlighten you on the events, interests, and people that helped shape Ms. Watson into the person she is today, the challenges that she has faced throughout her life, and her contributions to the betterment of society. On April 15, 1990, Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson was born in Paris, France.Throughout Emma’s life, there have been many events, interests, and people that have helped to mold her into the woman that she is today. At the age of five, spurring from her parent’s divorce, Emma, along with her mother and brother, relocated to Oxfordshire, England. Once relocated,
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At the age of seven, Watson’s acting ability showcased itself when she won a poetry contest, in which she recited “The Sea” by James Reeves. Watson began the journey of professional acting whenever she was recommended to casting agents for the first Harry Potter movie, The Sorcerer’s Stone, by her teachers. Watson, who was nine at the time, had to audition for the role of Hermione Granger eight times before she finally landed the role that would make her an international star (Biography.com Editors). Watson received critical praise for her role, and cemented her status as an up-and-coming film star. She reprised her role as Hermione Granger for the remaining installments of the franchise, ending with the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, in 2011(Biography.com Editors). She worked on films such as the children’s novel, turned movie, Ballet Shoes in 2007, and the 2008 animated film The Tale of Despereaux ("Emma Watson."). Watson starred in the movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, in 2012. In 2013, Watson starred in This Is The End, while in 2014, she starred in Noah. In 2015, Watson was in Regression (“Emma Watson.”). Watson also developed a keen interest in fashion stating: …show more content…
Emma has been, and continues to be involved in organizations that strive towards the betterment of society. Beginning in 2009, Watson collaborated with People Tree, a fair trade clothing organization, to design her own organically sourced clothing. As of late, Watson has collaborated with the company three times (Foreman, Testino). In 2014, Emma was appointed as the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. As a Goodwill Ambassador, Watson has focused on the empowerment of women, and is an advocate for HeForShe, a UN Women’s global campaign promoting gender equality ("UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson."). On September 20, 2014, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Watson gave one of the most spellbinding, imperative, heartfelt speeches that has ever been spoken. She gave a speech that changed the way the world thought, that ignited a blazing fire with people, that created a desire for change. In this world changing speech, Watson states: I started questioning gender-based assumptions when at eight I was confused at being called “bossy,” because I wanted to direct the plays we would put on for our parents—but the boys were not… When at 18 my male friends were unable to express their feelings… No country in the world can yet say they have achieved gender equality… 30 per cent of her audience were male. How can we affect
At the age of seven, Watson’s acting ability showcased itself when she won a poetry contest, in which she recited “The Sea” by James Reeves. Watson began the journey of professional acting whenever she was recommended to casting agents for the first Harry Potter movie, The Sorcerer’s Stone, by her teachers. Watson, who was nine at the time, had to audition for the role of Hermione Granger eight times before she finally landed the role that would make her an international star (Biography.com Editors). Watson received critical praise for her role, and cemented her status as an up-and-coming film star. She reprised her role as Hermione Granger for the remaining installments of the franchise, ending with the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, in 2011(Biography.com Editors). She worked on films such as the children’s novel, turned movie, Ballet Shoes in 2007, and the 2008 animated film The Tale of Despereaux ("Emma Watson."). Watson starred in the movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, in 2012. In 2013, Watson starred in This Is The End, while in 2014, she starred in Noah. In 2015, Watson was in Regression (“Emma Watson.”). Watson also developed a keen interest in fashion stating: …show more content…
Emma has been, and continues to be involved in organizations that strive towards the betterment of society. Beginning in 2009, Watson collaborated with People Tree, a fair trade clothing organization, to design her own organically sourced clothing. As of late, Watson has collaborated with the company three times (Foreman, Testino). In 2014, Emma was appointed as the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. As a Goodwill Ambassador, Watson has focused on the empowerment of women, and is an advocate for HeForShe, a UN Women’s global campaign promoting gender equality ("UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson."). On September 20, 2014, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Watson gave one of the most spellbinding, imperative, heartfelt speeches that has ever been spoken. She gave a speech that changed the way the world thought, that ignited a blazing fire with people, that created a desire for change. In this world changing speech, Watson states: I started questioning gender-based assumptions when at eight I was confused at being called “bossy,” because I wanted to direct the plays we would put on for our parents—but the boys were not… When at 18 my male friends were unable to express their feelings… No country in the world can yet say they have achieved gender equality… 30 per cent of her audience were male. How can we affect