Emma Watson recently marked her 34th birthday by sharing some nostalgic black and white photos on social media. Followers of the ‘Harry Potter’ actress were left feeling wistful, missing her presence in the film industry after she seemed to step away from the Hollywood limelight.

With a whopping 75 million Instagram followers, Emma is not very active on the platform. However, her latest post featuring two monochrome snapshots, the number 34, and the symbol for Aries, quickly garnered over 2.6 million likes within a short span of time. Friends and fans flooded her comments section with well-wishes and reminiscences of her memorable roles on the silver screen.

Emma Watson has gained worldwide recognition not only for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series but also for her activism supporting women’s rights, gender equality, and environmental causes. In recent times, her advocacy for transgender rights has put her at odds with JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. While Rowling has been vocal in her opposition to transgender rights, Emma has stood up for the transgender community, along with her co-star Daniel Radcliffe.

Despite the disagreements, Emma has never directly attacked Rowling but has simply voiced her support for transgender individuals. Recently, Rowling called for both Emma and Daniel to apologize for their views, but the two actors have chosen not to respond as they stand by their beliefs.

Emma Watson started her acting career at a young age, portraying the intelligent and brave Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. Her role in the franchise brought her international fame, numerous awards, and a substantial fortune. Alongside her work in the Harry Potter series, Emma appeared in other movies like The Tale of Despereaux.

After taking a break from acting following the success of Little Women, Emma decided to focus on business endeavors. She joined the board of directors of a fashion group but later stepped down. Recently, she announced her plans to pursue a master’s degree in Creative Writing at Oxford University, following her undergraduate studies in English Literature at Brown University. Additionally, she co-founded a craft gin brand with her brother using resources from their family vineyard in France.

The Watson sisters were honored as Entrepreneur of the Year at the Sohohouse Awards, recognizing their successful ventures in winemaking and spirits. Working with family has been a special experience for Emma and her brother, Alex, as they embrace their shared passion and continue to build on their family’s legacy in the industry.