Emma Watson Reveals the ‘Tragic’ Chat-Up Lines She Heard After Becoming Famous
Emma Watson recently shared her experiences with “tragic” chat-up lines that male admirers used to approach her, especially after she became famous for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series. Watson’s fame, which began when she was just 10 years old, changed her life in many ways, including the attention she received from her peers. In an appearance on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross in 2009, Watson, then 19, humorously discussed the creative but often misguided attempts by young men to win her over.
One of the most common and, according to Watson, most tragic methods of flirtation involved wizard-themed puns. Male admirers would often try to impress her by referencing her role as Hermione, using phrases like, “Are you the girl from Narnia?” or “You’re from Lord of the Rings, right?” Watson found these attempts at humor to be repetitive and unoriginal. She explained that the lines were not only unfunny but also lacked any real effort to engage with her beyond her famous role. Watson laughed off the attempts, admitting that these were not the clever pick-up lines they were intended to be, noting that she had heard them numerous times before.
Despite being thrust into the limelight at such a young age, Watson shared how she was able to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life. She would return to school between filming, where she would reconnect with her friends and enjoy the regular experiences of teenage life. She found a balance between her career and social life, appreciating the breaks from her famous role.
Watson’s candidness about the “tragic” chat-up lines serves as a lighthearted reflection on the challenges that come with fame at such a young age. While many might have envied her position, she highlighted the drawbacks, such as being constantly under the public’s gaze and facing uncreative approaches from potential suitors. Nonetheless, she approached these interactions with humor, seeing the funny side of her fame, and demonstrating her ability to navigate the complexities of being a young star in the public eye.
