Emma Watson Announces She’s ‘Self-Partnered’ And Clarified What It Means

    “Emma Watson opens up about coining the term ‘self-partnered,’ shedding light on its meaning and why she chose to embrace it.”

    Emma Watson has a knack for capturing attention both on and off-screen, and she’s once again made waves by redefining her relationship status.

    The actress, best known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, introduced a term in 2019 that continues to resonate: “self-partnered.”

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    Now, at 34, she has taken the opportunity to clarify the true meaning behind the viral term she coined.

    Let’s not forget how it all began. In 2019, Watson had just turned 29 and was feeling the heavy pressure of society’s expectations surrounding her personal life.

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    Let’s take a step back to 2019, when Watson sat down with Vogue for an interview just ahead of her 30th birthday.

    She was asked about her love life—a common question for celebrities—and her response quickly became the talk of the town.