Emma Watson fails to appear at court after FOUR repeat offences
The Harry Potter actress is well known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in all eight of the wizarding world's films.
After turning her attention to studies, she opted to study a Master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford in September 2023.
It was announced in February that Ms Watson had switched to a DPhil, which is Oxford's version of a PhD.
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Emma Watson studies at the University of Oxford. (Image: PA)
The actress was due in High Wycombe Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday, July 16) after being caught speeding in Oxford.
Ms Watson was said to have been travelling at 38mph in a 30mph zone near the city.
The Hollywood star was nowhere to be seen, though, as this morning as her sentence was passed.
Her agent has also been silent after being approached for comment following the sentencing.
Prior to the sentencing, a spokesperson for the court said: "I can confirm that Emma Watson is listed at Wycombe Magistrates' Court today at 10am.
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"Unfortunately, we do not know if she will attend personally or what the security presence will be."
The 35-year-old was banned for six months and made to pay a total of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
She was represented by her lawyer, Mark Haslam, who told the court that she is a student, adding: 'She is in a position to pay the fine.'
This was Ms Watson's fourth speeding offence in just two years, seeing her receive another three points on her licence.
Prior to the sentencing, she already had nine points from driving offences in October 2023, November 2023 and January 2024.
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