“Getting out of the role” of Hermione, millionaire Emma Watson became a big boss at the large luxury goods group Kering, which owns a series of expensive brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga… At the age of 35, despite being famous and rich, Watson still lives a very “ordinary” life, spending wisely.
Emma Watson became a household name when she played Hermione in the hit Harry Potter series. Before graduating, she had accumulated millions of dollars in her bank account. However, she still had a normal childhood and only started to learn how to access some of her assets when she turned 18.
The actress has a net worth of $80 million and lives a fairly private life. She does not disclose too much information about her personal life to the public. People can only see a small part of what she owns at the age of 32.
A small chalet in France
When Emma Watson was 18, she had about $12 million in her hands. The first big asset she spent money on was a $1.2 million luxury chalet located in a ski resort in France. She loves this sport so she “generously” spent thousands of dollars to equip and renovate the interior.
According to The Telegraph, the house is Emma’s way of celebrating her A-list status and a substantial paycheck. She’s worked so hard over the past year, and hasn’t had many birthday parties, so this is her gift to herself.
An ordinary house in London
In 2016, the Panama Papers revealed that Emma Watson spent $3.3 million on a home in London. The actress purchased the property through an offshore company she set up. Not much is known about the specific location of the property, as the actress felt it was unsafe to share that information.
Foreign business
In 2016, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) published a list of individuals suspected of tax evasion along with the entire Panama Papers. Actress Emma Watson was on the list. She has an offshore company in the British Virgin Islands called Falling Leaves. There is no information about the value of the company, but since Watson bought a $3.3 million house through the company, the media speculated that the company is also worth millions of dollars.
“Emma Watson (like many other celebrities) set up an offshore company for the sole purpose of protecting her identity. UK companies require her to disclose shareholder details and do not allow her to hide her real name to protect her safety. Offshore companies, on the other hand, do not disclose shareholder information. Emma receives absolutely no tax or profit from any offshore company. It is a matter of privacy,” a spokesperson for Emma Watson said in an interview.
Eco-friendly fashion
The fashion industry is glamorous on the red carpet but has a big impact on the environment. Emma Watson is aware of this and is one of the few A-list stars who cares about it.
Emma is often seen wearing eco-friendly outfits on the red carpet. These dresses are more expensive than regular outfits because they need to use sustainable fabrics, produced in a process that has a minimal impact on the environment. The actress is also very careful with the jewelry she wears and always looks for eco-friendly brands even in her daily life.
Charitable activities
Emma Watson donates millions of dollars. In 2018, she donated $1.4 million to the Justice and Equality Fund, a UK organization that fights sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination. The actress was one of the first to financially support the fund. After her donation, she also signed an open letter with other actresses to discuss the gender pay gap.
Since her rise to fame, Watson has devoted a lot of time and energy to promoting projects aimed at eradicating global poverty and gender equality.
Cars are not so flashy
Celebrities often have a collection of luxury cars, but Emma Watson doesn’t like cars that attract too much attention like Ferraris or Porsches. The most expensive car she owns is a Cadillac Escalade, which costs $95,000. Watson is careful about her security, so she probably chose an armored car, which would cost even more. She also owns an Audi S3, which costs around $43,000, and a silver Toyota Prius, which costs around $30,000.
