Here's how Emma Watson rose to Hollywood fame and became a style icon and activist

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Over the past fifteen years, Emma Watson has proved that she's so much more than Hermione Granger.

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The star of the "Harry Potter" franchise hasn't let herself be defined by the iconic and beloved character. Over the years, she's proved that she has acting chops, became a style icon, and is fighting for women's rights worldwide at the same time - and she's only 26 years-old.

Watson's acting career got started with "Harry Potter," but she really started to come into her own as an actress and as a public figure once the series ended and she had more time to explore other projects.

Here's how Emma Watson rose to Hollywood fame and became a feminist activist at the same time: