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Emma Watson Explains Why She Stepped Back From Acting in Rare Interview

She cites the promotional grind as the reason for her retreat.

Overview

  • In a Hollywood Authentic interview reported by Stern, Watson says publicity and selling films began to outweigh the creative work.
  • Her last major screen credit was Greta Gerwig’s Little Women in 2019.
  • She says she deeply misses the immersive focus of performing scenes, describing it as a form of meditation.
  • She does not miss success pressure, recalling a small friends-only stage role that still felt stressful.
  • She has stayed connected to the film community by attending Cannes in May and the Venice festival in early September to watch films.