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Emma Watson, who shot to international fame as Hermione Granger in theHarry Potterfranchise, 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.

While fans of the billion-dollar franchise often look back fondly at theHarry Potterfilms, 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 InitialHarry PotterAppearance
Appearing in eightHarry Potterfilms as Hermione Granger, and turning into a popular icon, Emma Watson sat for an interview withVogue 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 herdeep-rooted affection for her character.
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However, despite appreciating the role that propelled her to success, and considering Hermione Granger as an icon,Emma Watsonexpressed one particular regret about her character. Expressing extreme distaste for her character’s hairdo inHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,Watson confessed to failing to get over her character’s tangled mess of hair.
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 herseven-part novels, JK Rowlingspecifically described Hermione’s hair as “bushy” and “unruly,” whichHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stoneseemingly replicated to Emma Watson’s dismay.
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Despite Emma Watson’s regret over her hairdo, the decision to faithfully represent Hermione’s hair was a clear nod toJK 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.
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, theHarry Potterfilms 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.

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Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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