Emma Watson: ‘Feminism is not a stick with which to beat other women…’

Emma Watson turns 36 on April 15. She became a household name with her lovable, witty portrayal of Hermione in the Harry Potter series and later starred in several critically acclaimed films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower and Little Women. She is also a feminist, advocating for women’s rights and frequently taking a stand on gender equality. On her birthday, let’s take a quick glimpse at one of her perspectives on feminism, which explains the concept at its root while clarifying many common misconceptions people may hold.During the press tour for her film *Beauty and the Beast*, in one of the interviews, she wore light makeup with thick coats of mascara. She was asked her how she could be a feminist and still like to wear mascara. To this, the actor responded, “This is a complete misunderstanding of what feminism is,” she said, and then broke down what feminism really means, starting from the basics.