Emma Watson, known for her exemplary talent and commitment to social activism, is one of the most influential figures in contemporary cinema. Watson was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France but raised in England from the age of five onward after her parents' divorce. Her early interest in acting led her to train at the Oxford branch of Stagecoach Theatre Arts where she honed her skills. Watson's breakthrough came at a young age when she was cast as Hermione Granger in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter film series. This role catapulted her into international fame and earned her several accolades for a performance that spanned all eight films from 2001 until 2011. Outside of Harry Potter, Watson has demonstrated versatility taking on roles across genres including period dramas like Little Women, thrillers such as The Bling Ring, and fairy-tale fantasies exemplified by Disney's live-action adaptation of Beauty and The Beast. Apart from acting, Emma Watson has been equally passionate about social issues particularly gender equality which led to an appointment as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in July 2014. She launched the HeForShe campaign advocating for men's involvement towards achieving gender equality worldwide later that year - an initiative that gained global attention and praise.