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Emma Watson says making friends in Hollywood was ‘bone-breakingly painful’

The actor was last seen on screen in the 2019 film ‘Little Women’

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Emma Watson reveals 'soul-destroying' thing she doesn't miss about the film industry after seven years

The 35-year-old has been quiet on the showbusiness front since her last film in 2018

Evening Standard

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 24-30

Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Aug. 24-30 include actor Keke Palmer of “Nope” fame, actor Rupert Grint from “Harry Potter” and keyboardist Megan Garrett of Casting Crowns

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Harry Potter star and Ed Sheeran reunite nearly 15 years after last collaboration

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Ed Sheeran reunites with Rupert Grint for ‘bonkers’ new music video, 14 years after ‘Lego House’ collab

Ed Sheeran has teamed up again with Rupert Grint for a new music video, reprising the same character he played 14 years ago in visuals for the singer’s hit “Lego House”.

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Rupert Grint is plagued by Ed Sheeran in new music video, 14 years after ‘Lego House’

‘Harry Potter’ star teams up once again with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter for his latest single, ‘A Little More’

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Ed Sheeran enlists Rupert Grint for another music video

Ed Sheeran has again worked with Rupert Grint on a music video, this time for his upcoming single A Little More.

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Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon delivers brutal takedown of JK Rowling’s pen name

JK Rowling has been hit with immense criticism for her trans views

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Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes joins backlash against JK Rowling for ‘harsh’ trans criticism

However, ‘Harry Potter’ star said she ‘didn’t like that the trans community has reacted with such fury’

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19 celebrity lookalikes who have addressed their uncanny resemblance

You’ll be seeing double with these striking celebrity lookalikes

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JK Rowling claims she was never friends with Stephen Fry after he accused her of being 'radicalised by TERFs'

‘It is a great mistake to assume that everyone who claims to have been a friend of mine was ever considered a friend by me,’ Rowling wrote

Evening Standard

Stephen Fry trending online for comments on J.K. Rowling: ‘She seems to be a lost cause’

Stephen Fry is trending online because the celebrate actor, author, and Harry Potter audiobook narrator reportedly said that J.K. Rowling has been “radicalised by TERFs” and is now “a lost cause” in the transgender rights debate.

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Stephen Fry turns back on Harry Potter author JK Rowling, calling her a 'lost cause' over trans views

Star joins Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in publicly distancing themselves from Rowling’s views on gender identity and trans rights

Evening Standard

Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling amid anti-trans controversy

The 37-year-old actor's comments come amid ongoing controversy over Rowling’s widely criticised views on transgender rights.

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Emma Watson’s dad issues urgent warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘As a parent, you have to be scared,’ actor’s father said

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‘It Was The Most Horrible Thing I’ve Ever Had To Do’: Emma Watson On Kissing Rupert Grint

"It was the most horrible thing I’ve ever had to do."

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OPINION - Harry Potter and the curse of fame: why I'm scared for the fresh batch of child stars like Arabella Stanton

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have just been cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, stars of an upcoming HBO series that will turn Harry Potter into a seven season TV show. The three children are, at maximum, 11 years old, and their lives will never…

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JK Rowling says she ‘couldn’t be happier’ about Harry Potter casting announcement

Controversial author will serve as an executive producer on the forthcoming HBO TV adaptation, which is expected to debut in 2026

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Who are the new Harry Potter child actors? HBO casts leads for reboot

Child actors can expect their lives to be transformed by the coveted roles

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Harry Potter TV series reveals first look at young actors cast for Harry, Ron and Hermione roles

Harry, Ron and Hermione have been cast for the new Harry Potter TV series on HBO.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter series casts Hermione, Ron and Harry

A casting call, announced in September, saw around 32,000 children audition for the lead roles.

Evening Standard

Harry Potter stars 'hit back' at JK Rowling over trans ruling in open letter

Signatories said that the ruling ‘undermines the lived reality and threatens the safety of trans, non-binary, and intersex people living in the UK’

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Rupert Grint welcomes second child with partner Georgia Groome

‘Red hair and a hand-me-down robe? You must be a Weasley,’ said one fan

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“What A Cute Name”: Rupert Grint Introduces His “Secret Child” To The World

“‘Secret Child Slightly Revealed,’” Rupert Grint said as he shared an image of his second daughter with longtime love Georgia Groome.

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Rupert Grint confirms birth of second child

Rupert Grint has shared a photo of his second child, whose name is Goldie.

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