Emma Watson, best known for her portrayal of Hermione in the Harry Potter franchise, has connected with Beyoncé during her time away from studies at Oxford University.
The actress, who is 35, is presently pursuing her studies at the prestigious university in the city of her childhood. She chose to undertake a master’s programme in creative writing starting in September 2023.
Last year it was confirmed that Watson had transitioned to a DPhil programme during her acting hiatus. Prior to her university studies, she attended two local educational institutions: the Dragon School and Headington School.
The performer is widely recognised for her memorable performance as Hermione Granger across all eight Harry Potter movies, which were released between 2001 and 2011.
Watson has now associated herself with American music icon Beyoncé and her spouse Jay-Z while across the Atlantic. The celebrity pair held a celebration following the Oscars ceremony, and the Hollywood star was present.
The 35-year-old made an infrequent public appearance at a pre-Oscars event hosted by Dior and W magazine last Thursday, though her busy schedule in Los Angeles continued beyond that engagement.
Although she was not captured on camera at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, she was observed arriving at Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s annual Gold Party following the Academy Awards ceremony.
Watson selected an elegant flowing white outfit without sleeves, paired with gold accessories.
Beyoncé is no stranger to Oxfordshire either, as The Oxford Mail reported exclusively in June 2025 that she had been viewing a property in the Cotswolds.
The singer performed in London last summer as part of the English leg of her Cowboy Carter World Tour, which included six concerts in the capital.
An individual with knowledge of the property situation spoke exclusively to this publication at that time regarding a potential relocation to the Cotswolds for the American couple.
According to that source, Beyoncé and Jay-Z travelled by helicopter and visited an area near Wigginton.