Rumors That Emma Watson Is Retiring From Acting Inspire Shock And Tributes Online

The internet awoke this morning to a shocking bit of speculation that Emma Watson, star of the Harry Potter films as well as movies like Beauty and the Beast, Little Women and Perks of Being A Wallflower, might be done as an actress.

The rumor was fueled by The Daily Mail, who reported that Watson's agent said she'd gone "dormant," which the publication deemed, "appears to be movie-speak for she's 'given up acting'." Furthermore, The Daily Mail's Charlotte Griffiths speculates that Watson, 30, "has decided to step back from the limelight to spend time with rumored fiance Leo Robinton, who she's been dating for 18 months."

The speculation caused an outpouring of tributes from Twitter users who memorialized Watson's career.

emma watson has given us some of the most iconic roles. i'm wishing her all the best for the future. she deserves this. 💛 pic.twitter.com/jGvb9HwBtz

— Sien 🌸 (@dob_styles) February 25, 2021

i did NOT expect to wake up and read that Emma Watson is retiring from acting but she’s doing what’s best for her so i can’t really complain.

thank you for giving us so many great performances. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/5WU6En0aqn

— tyler ✪⧗ (@twhenneke) February 25, 2021

emma watson’s first and last role.
hermione granger in harry potter and the philosopher’s stone (2001) & meg march in little women (2019). pic.twitter.com/VwNffsXdxT

— courtney (@infamousmargot) February 25, 2021

Emma Watson’s roles were truly iconic. I’m wishing her the absolute best & regardless of what happens to the future of her career. I’m just gonna appreciate these amazing roles she left for us. pic.twitter.com/czPDsMi1UT

— Julian: into the Julian-Verse | BLM (@cooljulian5) February 25, 2021

At the moment, rumors of Watson's retirement have yet to be confirmed by the actress herself, but if it's true, Watson would leave acting with a net worth of $80 million.