Here's How Much Money Emma Watson Made From Harry Potter
Ava Arnold
Updated on March 08, 2026
Emma Watson reportedly had to audition eight times for the role of Hermione Granger — a grueling challenge for a 9-year-old at the time. Her elders didn't cut her any slack when she was cast, either. She told The Hollywood Reporter that despite her earnings, her parents kept her on a strict allowance of $75 a week until the age of 17. Once she learned how much she had earned after six films, she told the outlet she "felt sick" and "very emotional."
At the time of the interview in 2010, the young actress was already worth $32 million. After "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2," the last installment in the series, her net worth rose to an estimated $70 million.
Despite her riches, Watson keeps a low-key lifestyle. Her Instagram has been inactive since mid-2020, and according to the Daily Mail, she's taking time off acting to focus on other projects and her relationship with Los Angeles-based businessman Leo Robinton.