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Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Harry Potter star cops driving ban
Star actress Emma Watson has had her license revoked after speeding in her university town, Oxford. The Harry Potter alum was caught driving at 61km/h in a 50km/h zone, and the BBC reported that Judge Arvind Sharma deducted three points from her license at the hearing on Wednesday. Watson had already lost nine points for other driving offences, and so when she lost the last three, she received an automatic six-month suspension of her license and was ordered to pay a fine of $2156. She did not attend the brief five minute hearing at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court. The actress, well known for her breakout role as Hermione Granger in the eight Harry Potter films, is now a student and has been studying a master's degree in creative writing at Oxford since 2023. She has also appeared in popular stand-a-lone films including The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Circle, Beauty and the Beast and The Bling Ring. Her most recent film credit was for her role as Meg in Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaption of Little Women, starring alongside Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern and Timothee Chalamet. A new television adaption of the Harry Potter book series in currently in production with HBO. Arabella Stanton has been cast as Hermione, alongside Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and Alastair Stout as Ron. Watson distanced herself from the Harry Potter franchise after a public feud with JK Rowling over transgender rights in 2020. JK Rowling posted a controversial tweet in 2020, which began a long history of advocating against transgender rights Credit: TheWest Rowling posted a tweet in 2020 about an article titled 'Creating a more equal post-Covid-19 world for people who menstruate' which said ''people who menstruate.' I'm sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. The tweet sparked backlash, and the author eventually published a 3600 word essay detailing her worries about 'new trans activism' and what she labelled 'the explosion in young women wishing to transition and also about the increasing numbers who seem to be detransitioning'. Following this, Watson spoke out in support of transgender people in a tweet where she said they 'deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren't who they say they are'. Since then, Watson has not taken part in Harry Potter related media, save for her appearance in the reunion special 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts', which notably did not feature JK Rowling. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide.
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson temporarily banned from driving in UK after speeding violation
Emma Watson is temporarily hitting the brakes on driving. Watson, who is known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in the " Harry Potter" film franchise, has been banned from driving in the United Kingdom for six months, according to U.K. Press Association. The actress's driving ban stems from an incident in July of last year when Watson allegedly drove 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford, England, according to the PA. At a sentencing hearing Wednesday in the U.K., a judge added three points to Watson's license, which resulted in a ban that bars her from driving for six months. The actress had nine points on her license prior to the speeding incident, according to the PA. In the U.K., a six month driving ban can be issued if a driver accumulates 12 or more penalty points on their license within a three-year time period, according to the U.K. government's website. Watson, 35, was also ordered to pay a fine of 1,044 pounds -- approximately $1,400 -- at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court. Watson did not attend the hearing Wednesday. Her lawyer told the court the actress is a student and is, "in a position to pay the fine." A representative for Watson did not immediately reply to ABC News. Watson is currently a student at Oxford, where she's working toward a master's degree in creative writing, according to the BBC. Watson portrayed Hermione Granger in all eight "Harry Potter" movies alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, subsequently starring in a number of films including "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "This Is the End," "Colonia," "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Circle." In 2019, she starred as Meg March in the Greta Gerwig-directed film "Little Women" alongside Timothée Chalamet, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Meryl Streep and more.
Mint
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why has Emma Watson been banned from driving for 6 months
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months, after she was caught speeding. Emma Watson, 35, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the popular Harry Potter film series, was banned for driving at 38 miles (61 km) an hour in a 30-mile zone in southeastern Banbury last July. Watson, who is still student, already had nine penalty points on her licence prior to the speeding offence. Now, she has been ordered to pay a total of £1,044 by High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Watson's lawyer, Mark Haslam, told the court that she is a student, adding that "she is in a position to pay the fine." The actress has been studying a master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford since 2023. Watson appeared in all eight Harry Potter films, with the last being released in 2011. Following the franchise, she took on roles in films like Beauty and the Beast, The Bling Ring, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Her most recent acting role was in Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women. In 2023, she ventured into entrepreneurship by launching a sustainable gin brand alongside her brother. In a separate incident, another star of the the "Harry Potter" franchise was also caught over speeding and has been banned from driving for six months for her offence. Zoe Wanamaker, 76, who played Quidditch teacher Madame Hooch in "Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone", had been caught driving at 46 miles an hour in a 40-mile zone of the M4 motorway in southeastern Berkshire last August. This cases was also dealt with by the lower magistrates court in the town of High Wycombe. Since Wanamaker also missed the the hearings, the actor was fined £1,044 ($1,400).
News18
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
This Top Actress Banned From Driving For 6 Months After Speeding Violation
Last Updated: The actress has been banned from driving for six months after a 2024 speeding offense in Oxford. She did not attend the court hearing. Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months following a speeding violation that took place in 2024. The Harry Potter star was caught on camera driving at 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford, England. The court ruling came nearly a year after the incident, with a magistrate officially suspending her licence on Wednesday. Watson already had nine penalty points on her driving record prior to the latest offense, leading to the automatic six-month driving ban. The 35-year-old actress-turned-student was also ordered to pay a total of £1,044 in fines and costs by the High Wycombe Magistrates' Court. Although Watson did not appear in person for the brief five-minute hearing, her lawyer Mark Haslam was present and confirmed that the actress had the means to pay the fine. 'She is in a position to pay the fine," he told the court. Haslam also shared that Watson is currently pursuing a master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford, a program she began in 2023. Emma Watson rose to fame in 2001 as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and went on to star in all eight films of the beloved franchise. After Harry Potter, she appeared in several major Hollywood productions including The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, and Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast. Her most recent acting credit was in Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of Little Women. Outside of acting, Watson has become an advocate for sustainability and gender equality. In 2023, she co-launched a sustainable gin brand with her brother. Despite stepping back from acting, she continues to remain in the public eye through her activism, academic pursuits, and entrepreneurial efforts. Meanwhile, a new television adaptation of Harry Potter is currently in production at HBO, with a fresh cast led by Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. The series is expected to unfold over a decade, reimagining J.K. Rowling's world for a new generation. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 23:42 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Harry Potter star Emma Watson loses license for 6 months — caught driving 38mph in a 30mph zone
Emma Watson, the actress who played Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, has been banned from driving for six months. She was caught driving at 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford on the evening of July 31, 2024. Before this speeding incident, Emma Watson already had nine points on her driving licence. She had to pay a total fine of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Emma Watson did not attend the short, five-minute hearing, as stated in the BBC news report. What Emma Watson is doing now Watson's representatives have been contacted for comment but no response mentioned. Emma Watson is 35 years old and started studying creative writing at the University of Oxford in 2023, according to reports. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo ALSO READ: NYT Strands Answers July 16: Theme, hints and Spangram to solve the Wednesday puzzle She became famous in 2001 when the first Harry Potter movie came out, acting with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint. She was in all eight Harry Potter movies, and the last one came out in 2011, as reported by the BBC. Live Events What she did after Harry Potter After Harry Potter, she appeared in other films like Beauty and the Beast, The Bling Ring, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Her most recent film role was in 2019 in Little Women, directed by Greta Gerwig, as per the reports. In 2023, Emma Watson started a sustainable gin brand with her brother. A new TV adaptation of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books is being made by HBO, expected to take 10 years to finish, as mentioned in the report by BBC. ALSO READ: Wordle hints and answer for today, July 16: Puzzle #1488 brings a bold word twist – clues, meaning, and full guide to win today This new show stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron. Other cast members include John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, as per the reports. Another Harry Potter actress caught speeding on same day Zoe Wanamaker, who played Madam Hooch in Harry Potter, also got a fine for speeding at the same court as Emma was driving at 46 mph in a 40 mph zone on August 7, 2024, on the M4 road in Newbury, Berkshire, as reported by the BBC. She had to pay £1,044 and was not allowed to drive for six months. Zoe Wanamaker is 76 years old. Her lawyer said she agreed to the fine and didn't ask for any special help. Like Emma Watson, Zoe Wanamaker had nine points on her licence before this speeding offence. District Judge Arvind Sharma gave both actresses three more points on their licences, which caused the six-month driving ban, as mentioned by the BBC report. FAQs Q1. Why was Emma Watson banned from driving? Emma Watson was banned for six months after she was caught speeding at 38mph in a 30mph zone and already had nine points on her licence. Q2. How much did Emma Watson pay for her speeding fine? Emma Watson was fined £1,044 by High Wycombe Magistrates' Court for the speeding offence.
