Overview

• Watson acted as coxswain for New College’s women’s third boat and guided her crew to victory in one of four Summer Eights races on the Thames.
• A rival Oxford team greeted the win by playing the Harry Potter theme song as Watson’s boat crossed the finish line.
• She has been enrolled at Oxford University since 2023, pursuing a master’s in creative writing and a DPhil at Lady Margaret Hall.
• Weeks before the regatta, Watson made a rare red carpet appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, her first return to the event in over a decade.
• Her active role in varsity rowing reflects a broader personal reinvention following her decision to take a break from acting.