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Emma Watson Details the "Soul-Destroying" Aspect of Acting She Doesn't Miss in Rare Comment
Emma Watson describes acting as 'soul-destroying' and is prioritizing her education and personal life while pursuing a doctorate at the University of Oxford.
- Emma Watson, the actress known for her role as Meg March in 2019's Little Women, has not acted on screen since then.
- She decided to take a break from acting to focus on her education and personal happiness, admitting she was not very happy with the profession.
- Watson explained that the demands of acting and promoting her projects made her feel trapped, leading her to prioritize focusing on different areas of her life.
- She stated, "I miss that profoundly" regarding acting but emphasized, "I don't miss the pressure," and hinted she has not said goodbye to the industry for good.
- This ongoing hiatus suggests she prioritizes her well-being and may return but is currently focused on exploring new directions beyond acting.
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Oxford University student Emma Watson calls acting 'soul-destroying'
Oxford University student and Harry Potter star Emma Watson has called acting "soul-destroying" in a frank new admission.
·Oxford, United Kingdom
Read Full ArticleIn a rare interview Emma Watson talks about why she turned her back on the film set. Although the 35-year-old loves to act in front of the camera, there are things about acting that have hurt her work.
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