Emma Watson is stepping back into the limelight with a bang. The beloved "Harry Potter" actress made a triumphant return to the 2025 Cannes Film Festival after an extended 12-year hiatus, elegance personified as she arrived at Nice Airport on May 20th.
Emma disembarked the plane, radiating chic festival flair in a floral skirt, a sleek black sweater, and stylish dark sunglasses, complemented by comfortable black flats. As the day progressed, she swapped her airport ensemble for a vibrant spring look at the prestigious Palais des Festivals in Cannes. She donned a sleeveless dress in a red and white checkerboard print, pairing it with chic boots and shielding her eyes from the Parisian sun with aviator sunglasses that added a touch of glamour.
Back in 2013, during her last festival appearance, Emma showcased her fashion prowess in designs by Louis Vuitton and Chanel while promoting Sofia Coppola's film, "The Bling Ring." Since then, aside from occasional film roles such as her appearance in 2019's "Little Women," Emma, who is currently in a relationship with Kieran Brown, has kept a low profile while pursuing her academic aspirations. She is working towards obtaining her master's degree in literature from Oxford University.
Prior to her grand entrance at Cannes, Emma made a subtle appearance over Valentine's Day weekend at the 2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in Oakland, California. Caught on camera by ESPN's TikTok account, the "Circle" actress looked effortlessly casual in an all-black outfit, blowing a kiss to the camera with a radiant smile.
Emma, who graduated from Brown University in 2014, has made it unmistakably clear that she is content with her decision to step away from the public eye and acting after years of relentless scrutiny. In an interview with British Vogue in 2023, she eloquently stated, "I have had a front-row seat to witness some of the most successful, beautiful, incredible people in the world. And from that vantage point, it becomes crystal clear that no level of success can bring true happiness or contentment if you do not cherish who you are and enjoy what you do when no one is watching."
