“When I see the images of the first Harry Potter…”: Emma Watson Has 1 Big Regret Playing Hermione in Harry Potter That Was Surprisingly Book Accurate

Emma Watson, who shot to international fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise, has had a specific reaction to her character’s appearance, upon looking back at her first film. Sharing a surprisingly candid regret about her early film appearance, Watson noted her opinion on her hair. 

Emma Watson

Emma Watson as Hermione Granger | Warner Bros.

While fans of the billion-dollar franchise often look back fondly at the Harry Potter films, Emma Watson seemingly had a hint of regret with her hair. Finding it bushy and almost unkempt during the initial installments, Watson opened up about her disappointment over the element, which was surprisingly book-accurate. 

Emma Watson Has One Regret About Her Initial Harry Potter Appearance

Appearing in eight Harry Potter films as Hermione Granger, and turning into a popular icon, Emma Watson sat for an interview with Vogue Italia, wherein she reflected on her experience from the sets of the billion-dollar franchise. Reminiscing about the time when she brought JK Rowling’s Hermione to life, Watson expressed her deep-rooted affection for her character. 

However, despite appreciating the role that propelled her to success, and considering Hermione Granger as an icon, Emma Watson expressed one particular regret about her character. Expressing extreme distaste for her character’s hairdo in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Watson confessed to failing to get over her character’s tangled mess of hair. 

Emma as Hermione Granger

Watson as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) | Warner Bros

When I see the images of the first Harry Potter, I immediately think of how ugly my hair was.

Well, although Emma Watson claimed to be self-conscious about her initial hairstyle, her remarks raised eyebrows, given that Hermione’s bushy hair was a defining characteristic, accurately adapted from J.K. Rowling’s beloved book series.

Despite Emma Watson’s Regret, Hermione’s Hair was Simply Book Accurate 

Hermione Granger’s hairstyle was, in fact, designed to be faithful to the description of the character in the books. In her seven-part novels, JK Rowling specifically described Hermione’s hair as “bushy” and “unruly,” which Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone seemingly replicated to Emma Watson’s dismay.

Despite Emma Watson’s regret over her hairdo, the decision to faithfully represent Hermione’s hair was a clear nod to JK Rowling’s vision for the character. However, as the series progressed, changes were made to Hermione’s look, with the character’s hair becoming more polished in later films.

Emma Watson’s Hermione in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Warner Bros

Emma Watson’s Hermione in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Warner Bros

In the end, Emma Watson’s regret is a small part of a much larger and incredibly successful career. With or without Hermione’s book-accurate bushy hair, the Harry Potter films became a success and remained a cornerstone of Watson’s acting journey. While she might look back on her hair with mixed feelings, the impact of her performance left an indelible mark on fans around the world.

Harry Potter films are available on Max. 

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