Emma Watson on the reaction to her haircut: “people just thought I’d lost my sh-t.”

I know Kaiser has already covered the photos of Emma Watson in this gorgeous Valentino dress at the Lancome pre-BAFTA party, but she just looks so pretty here that I felt the need to reprise the theme. I mean, she’s still not the most beautiful face in the world, but Emma just has that youthful glow about her and is a very lovely girl. Soon, she’ll probably be playing the role of Belle in Guillermo Del Toro’s reimagining of Beauty and the Beast (she’s in the midst of final negotiations), and she remains the current face of Lancome’s “Rouge in Love” lipstick range.

At any rate, Emma recently sat down with The Independent for a quick chat, which actually occurred on the eve of the pre-BAFTAs event and is just now making it to print. Here are some excerpts:

On make-up: “Make-up is actually something I’ve always really loved. The hair and make-up department on the Potter films were the people who saw me first thing in the morning and last thing at night, so that space was somewhere I felt at home. When we had spare time on set, I’d do their make-up and get them to teach me how to do stuff. I haven’t had my make-up done for two or three month. I know! But it’s really weird for me because I used to have it done every day. So it felt like a treat today.”

On college: “It’s just given me time, really. People use their time at university and at school, which I didn’t have, to really think about and figure out what they want to do, and who they want to be. And it’s been so nice not to be pushed around or pushed into doing things.”

On staying grounded: “Doing the Potters was such a bubble, and then having to figure out how to function in the real world has been a challenge. But it’s been the small successes for me: I know how to use a washing machine, I can cook. It’s worth it to me not to feel disconnected from everything, feeling like I’m in touch with people who do other things than acting or being in the entertainment industry.”

Friends normalize her: “I think humour has been a help. I have schoolfriends, a group of people around me, who have carried me through this whole experience and aren’t fazed if they ask, ‘Oh what are you doing tomorrow?’ and I say, ‘I’m going up to see Mario [Testino] in Notting Hill, he’s shooting me for the new Lancôme campaign.’ I don’t know – it is mad, and some days I feel a bit mad, but it’s the balance that keeps me sane. I don’t fully live it, this side of my life. Some days, for some reason, I can’t go anywhere and I’m like, ‘That was a mistake,’ and other days no one will even notice me.”

Fashion is freeing: “Fashion gave me a chance to feel like I was something outside of Potter,” she explains, of her appearances front row at shows such as Chanel and Burberry. “I’m a multidimensional person and that’s the freedom of fashion: that you’re able to reinvent yourself through how you dress and how you cut your hair or whatever.”

On the reaction to her haircut: “I had journalists asking me if this meant I was coming out, if I was a lesbian now.” She rolls her eyes. “That haircut did make me realise how subjective everyone’s opinion is. Some people were crazy for it and some people just thought I’d lost my sh-t. All I can do is follow my instincts, because I’ll never please everyone.”

[From The Independent]

I do believe that Emma’s drastic, post-Potter haircut was a pretty big move, but it was largely inspired by the end of her eight-movie contract. Finally, she had the freedom to do whatever she bloody wanted with her hair, and undoubtedly, she was likely tired of having the same Hermoine hair for so many years running. Of course, the danger in a short haircut is getting stuck with a fairly nonversatile style for far too long as well. Still, it’s slightly bizarre that journalists actually questioned her sexuality because of her hairstyle. Nothing really is sacred anymore, is it?

Photos courtesy of WENN and Lancome

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  1. aprayerforthewildatheart says:

    I love her hair, she has a beautiful face, and it suits her.

    • Maguita says:

      Agree! I find the new haircut to underline the “freshness” of her complexion, and have us notice more her bone structure. She carries short hair well… Even though it has hints of Stephanie de Monaco 80’s style.

  2. heatheradair says:

    Funny thing; I just watched “My Week with Marilyn” this weekend and she has a bit part in it — I was distracted by her hair every time she was on-screen. They concocted this odd bushy wig to make her hair longer, but there was no hiding the odd, pixie-length, fringe-ee bangs on the front side that were SO mis-matched with the rest of her head – !

    Beautiful girl, but I’m not sure why they didn’t go “full wig” to hide the baby bangs.

  3. shontay says:

    She’s a pretty girl and I love her look here.

  4. Amanda says:

    I know she’s all “grown up” now and everything, but I couldn’t help thinking “!!!!! Hermione cussed!!!!!!!”

  5. Veruca says:

    I find her adorable (and I’m jealous because she got to kiss Dan and I haven’t). I’m glad she’s finding her place outside of the Potter world.

    Anyone else think she looks more like Kelly Brook every day?

  6. Jo 'Mama' Besser says:

    Reminds me of that Murphy Brown episode when she put on the wig to fool people into thinking she had cut her hair and everyone lost their minds.

  7. MorticiansDoItDeader says:

    I loved the dress, until I realized its transparent and she isn’t wearing pasties.

  8. Darlene says:

    I love her hair. If I’d been forced to have the same haircut for 8 years, I’d SHAVE MY HEAD after!!!

  9. miriam says:

    Why is this girl giving interviews for a bloody lipstick? Is Emma actually even considered an actress anymore? She does sodall acting. And all her interviews are dull and boring, she comes across as a little ungrateful too. Bored of her.

    • Allons - y Allonso says:

      Bahahaha! Co-sign!

      Gorgeous girl but boring as bats**t! Of course uni keeps you grounded. If it didn’t you’d be like James Franco. IMO She was the only real weak link in ‘My week with Marilyn’ – maybe she’ll grow as an actress in time….a long time

      • miriam says:

        I don’t think she wants to be an actress. She seems to prefer the socialite/fashionista side of things.

        I just wish she would shut up about herself and actually talk about real work and not her hair or makeup.

  10. Sasha says:

    Gosh she’s so beautiful and lovely. She absolutely has the face and bone structure for short hair.

    And short hair is not non-versatile! That’s a short hair myth I tell you! As long as you keep a bit of length on top there’s a lot you can do with it.

  11. Maya says:

    Her hair here is identical to Rooney Mara’s hair, except that Emily had this hair cut short before Mara got the Dragon Tattoo gig. The difference: Emily can pull this hair off because she has…I’ll just say it…a prettier/more symmetrical face.

  12. Rodin says:

    Do you realize this entire interview are things she already said before except for the swearing bit in it?