How much did she earn from Harry Potter?
Not many actors break the bank with her first role, but Emma Watson managed to do just that as a child star thanks to the massive success of the Harry Potter film franchise. Cast as the brainy friend of the titular magician, Hermione Granger, at just 9 years old in 1999, Watson is now worth a staggering $80 million before her 30th birthday, according to estimates from Celebrity Net Worth. That site estimated that she earned between $15 and $20 million per year for acting in film roles.
In 2010, Watson was worth a "negligible" $32 million at the time of the seventh and penultimate Harry Potter film release. In an interview with British Vogue (via People) that year, she revealed that she had no idea she was a millionaire until she had the "money conversation" with her father when she was 17. Before her meeting with her father, Watson had an allowance of $75 a week.
But when she finally learned that every time she waved her wand, her bank account magically grew, ella Watson nearly had an existential crisis. "By the third or fourth movie, the money was starting to get serious," she explained. "I had no idea. I felt sick, very excited."
Another magic money trick Watson pulled was raking in millions for playing the role of her dream: Belle in Disney's 2017 live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast. "I didn't have to learn a single lyric because I already knew the songs by heart," said Ella Watson. CNN in Los Angeles premiere. "I've always loved singing and it's something I've always wanted to do."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Watson pocketed $3 million up front for the role. However, a deal with the studio increased that payday to $15 million since the film surpassed Disney's previous live-action fairy tale film, 2014's Maleficent, which earned $759 million in grosses from world level. Beauty and the Beast grossed $1.2 billion worldwide. It's safe to say that Watson can afford to buy real candles and teacups now. Forbes reports that the British star banked $14 million in 2017 alone.
While Emma Watson's career might not see the payday she enjoyed with Harry Potter ever again, but does that really matter? She is ready for life. That's the real magic, folks.
