Overview
- Watson has not appeared in a film since Little Women (2019) and says she deeply misses the meditative focus of acting.
- She calls the marketing and press demands of the job draining and says she does not miss selling projects.
- In Jay Shetty’s podcast, she said she could never cancel J. K. Rowling, expressing gratitude for her while reaffirming dignity and respect for trans people.
- She says she rebuilt her foundation around home, friends and family and feels happier and healthier after stepping back.
- She describes Hollywood’s beauty standards and competitive, transactional dynamics as damaging, yet she remains engaged by attending Cannes and Venice to watch films.