Overview

• Watson has not acted in a film since Little Women wrapped in December 2018 and says any return would be on her terms with no projects currently confirmed.
• She says the promotional side of filmmaking felt demoralizing, while she deeply misses the on‑set focus of performing, which she describes as a liberating, meditative state.
• On a podcast she addressed her UK driving penalty, confirming a six‑month licence suspension and a fine for a 2024 speeding offence, and said she has taken to cycling and felt embarrassed by the attention.
• She spoke about her distance from J.K. Rowling, saying she values their shared history despite differing views on trans rights and remains open to a conversation.
• During the hiatus she pursued a master’s in creative writing at Oxford, directed a Prada short and launched the Renais gin brand, describing these steps as rebuilding a stable personal foundation.