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Emma’s New Hair Style

  I think most of you know already that Emma had her hair cut a few days ago. Now Emma has posted a new headshot on her facebook, saying “I’ve wanted to do this for years and years; it’s the most liberating thing ever.

Update: Entertainment Weekly gives us a sneak peek at another picture of Emma’s new ‘do’ that will appear in their upcoming Fall Movie Preview issue. Emma talks about finally having the chance to change her hair style after 10 years of Potter. “Oh my God, it was the most liberating thing! The stylist just grabbed the back of my hair and took a whole ponytail of hair out. It felt amazing. I love it. I missed all that experimentation that most teenagers go through, I’ve wanted to do this since I was about 16, so as soon as I had the chance I was like, ‘Right. This is it.'”

Update 2: Entertainment Weekly has posted another picture with a short article. Emma talks about how she felt getting her hair cut, and how she knew there would be a big reaction.  

When filming ended, Watson’s hair was finally her own. She could have cut her hair immediately, but she decided to wait a bit. “It didn’t feel right then; I needed a break,” she tells EW.com exclusively. During the cut, designed by New York stylist Rodney Cutler of Cutler Salon, Watson never had a moment of panic or remorse. “It was weird. My hairdresser was like, ‘When are you going to freak out?’ Most people cry or go into shock,'” she says. “But I was very calm. I knew it was the right thing.” It helped, she said, that she didn’t tell anyone she was getting the drastic ‘do. “I went to the salon alone and I left alone,” she says. “I knew everyone was going to have an opinion, and I couldn’t deal with it. I have to get myself into a good place to deal with people saying things like, ‘It’s terrible! She looks like a boy!'” Says the actress, laughing, “My dad already said that to me, actually. He said, ‘You’re not Audrey Hepburn yet, darling.'”

Ouch. Thanks, Dad? “He’s like that. I think the best I’ve ever had out of him was before a premiere when he said I ‘scrub up alright.’ When people ask me how I keep myself grounded, there’s the answer.”

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364 Responses to “Emma’s New Hair Style”

  1. Liz says:

    @Kristin M – Emma is not the kind of celebrity who wants promotion! She's said that she wants a normal life! BY GETTING THIS HAIR CUT ISN'T NORMALISING HER! It doesn't work on her. I'm glad she likes it – i don't. GROW IT BACK EMMA πŸ˜₯

  2. Rob says:

    I thought it was still April 1st when I first saw the pics… πŸ˜† But, no, it's more like October 31st. πŸ˜₯

  3. Woew says:

    That's horrible! I can't believe she did that! It doesn't even suit her.

  4. :.. says:

    It makes her older and that is not good.

  5. Tralala says:

    She looks adorable, eff all the haters! Everyone's so bent out of shape. It's just hair.

  6. Roger says:

    Hey, guys–chill. In this day and age, a girl can cut her hair off and still be girly (like, who cares?) and boys can grow their hair down past their shoulders and be sexy. It's 2010, folks, not 1955.

  7. meg says:

    you know what amazes me more? all the 'fans' that are saying that don't like Emma anymore because of the new haircut. i mean, are you fans of Emma or only of her appearance??? and, honestly people, stop crying because of her hair! go and get some real problems to cry about. jezz…

  8. James says:

    So Emma is leaving Burbury…now here's an idea. I have always wondered if maybe Chanel was keeping a seat warm for her, for when she got a little older. Maybe a move to Chanel is in the offing! The new hairdo might fit into that scenario. πŸ˜›

  9. kinor says:

    Right now I can suddenley see how much she looks like her mother. Don't you all think like me?! – I hate her hair right now. She is crazy. Totally crazy. Her hair was amazing before. πŸ™

  10. mag1c1an says:

    Well this haircut , first of all , does her a lot older… I am not sure if she is Emma …anymore(!)

  11. Dan says:

    Ahhh to short for me , tooo extreme !!! I don't care for the stoner chick , goth girl , Joan of Arc look . I'm still a fan but I'm not obligated to be happy for someone else's hair . I give her credit for having the courage to do it . Face it Emma is smart she knew she was going to take some heat over it .

  12. Ashling says:

    she looks like she's in her 30's now. :S it's just awful on her. i really hate it but what can we do? the deed is done.

  13. Rob says:

    OK, FYI, I really couldn't care if she's cut her hair, it's her hair, and she can do whatever she wants with it… get a mohawk, whatever – all I'm saying is I liked it better long. I still like her just as much as I've always done, it'll take a lot more than butchering her locks to change that. Besides, that glorious long hair of hers will just remind everyone of Hermione Granger, my guess is the change of image is to put Hermione behind her and get on with the rest of her life/career.

  14. Nick says:

    What was the reason she did that? Just interesting… When I was drawing her, he hair was kind of problem to me, because it's always difficult thing to draw. Now she has a short hair and I don't wanna draw her in that style. Kind of funny

  15. MaryAnn says:

    She just wants to break with the Potter I.D., that's all. It's not easy to do—she needs a radical new look. I'm pretty sure she doesn't do anything without consulting her management. They have a huge investment there, they aren't going to let her do something crazy for no reason.

  16. Tony Guerra says:

    Emma i know you don't know me or care for my opinion but this was heart wrenching! as a guy hair is the biggest thing for me that attracts me and now you beautiful luscious hair is gone πŸ˜₯

  17. 130671 says:

    MaryAnn, I sincerely hope you`re wrong and that Emma is better than that. SHE should be the one who tells her management where the journey is going, not the other way round. As far as I know, her management didn`t "build" her up to be the Emma of today, she did that mostly by herself.

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  19. Kathy says:

    I take back what I said. It looks extremely cute. πŸ™‚

  20. Tara says:

    πŸ˜‰ I personally think it looks great on her. you all need to stop getting so upset because she got her hair cut short… maybe she got tired of having the Hermione hair… If I was her I would do the same thing. looks great Emma!!!

  21. umm says:

    well it's nice….idk what was goin thro her head when the hair dresser asked if he/she can do this..lol. i seriously have to see more photos! like emma on the red carpet, dress and all. it'll grow a little, enough in time for the deathly hallow's pt 1 premiere and stuff.

  22. AutisticGlasses says:

    OH MY GOD! I fainted when i saw her, her hair was so beautiful (sniff)… well she's still gorgeous. I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER.

  23. Kristin M. says:

    On JJ, it says she's doing promotion for DH in NYC now because she's going to college in September. If someone is a friend to her on facebook/twitter/can contact her, can you please ask her if she'll make it to the movie premieres and talk shows? By the way that JJ article sounded, it seems like she's not going to be able to promote the movie in November. If she doesn't do movie premieres/talk shows/publicity tours, then that plain sucks. SOMEONE PLEASE ASK HER ON FACEBOOK IF SHE'S ABLE TO GO!

  24. bonnie says:

    hey, doesn't her mom also have that same cut? hmm, maybe runs in the family. my personal opinion is that longer hair is more beautiful and defines one of women's beauty, but i think she pulls it off. i wasnt in tears when i saw this so..

  25. just_your_normal_bookworm says:

    Emma still looks beautiful. It's her life, and her hair so she can do what she wants. I found it different at first, but once I got over that I thought she still looked beautiful as always.

  26. repoman says:

    i got to say she was beutiful i love her but i like woman with long hair short hair are 4 men emma byebye

  27. 130671 says:

    πŸ˜† πŸ˜† πŸ˜† This is just hilarious! It hasn`t been this funny here for a long time! She knew this was going happen! And I realized Emma`s hair is now a lot like mine, even though I don`t wear it that way πŸ™‚

  28. EmmaFan says:

    Its quite interesting to see the controversy and arguments, tears and opinions that have sprung up. Personally – I like her long hair better, but after seeing the seond pic, I think it's not that bad. I do hope she'll grow it back though. I wonder if Emma knows what people have been saying. Then again, she probably wouldn't mind much. The whole point of her going to Uni is to have a normal life and try some new things out. I do wish she had tried something less drastic though, like maybe dying it [her hair]. All in all, it's not her hair that makes her personality, it's Emma.

  29. Carmen says:

    With the new hair she is like her mother! She is pretty, but I think that she is better with long hair, But I always be a fan of Emma^^ I hope to see new movies of her soon! πŸ™‚

  30. Andy says:

    πŸ˜₯ me no likey…. I think she had all the bloody freedom anyone could have wanted, I mean she had the freedom to make hermione TOTALLY BLONDE in the past 4 films. shes got to experiment she just took experimenting way to far now that hp is over. saying she didnt get to experiment is BS! and now with the hair cut u can really see how her features alone wont alow her to stand out in a crowd. just to blah.. and the bottom pic of her new hair is photoshopped to the MAX they even changed her eye color. the new pic of her on the street is just awful.

  31. Khloe says:

    gosh i still have to wrap my head around it! i just imagined her sitting at a talk show, looking like a dude. i doesn't work for me…sry πŸ˜₯

  32. EmmaFan says:

    @Andy Thats a little harsh, don't you think?

  33. dook says:

    You are free to express your opinion about Emma’s new hair style, whether you like it or not.However, hateful comments will not be tolerated. Nor will posting negative comments under multiple usernames.

  34. Fal says:

    Emma looks amazing. It doesn't matter what she does, she still looks beautiful. I love that hair cut on her as much as I love her old hair too. The girl can pull off anything.

  35. tree says:

    I'm sure if she likes it, we'll all get used to it sooner or later. And when her hair grows back, we'll all have something to celebrate! It's like having a daily check at the progress of her hair. And when it's at an ideal length for some people, it won't be likes and hates anymore! πŸ™‚

  36. Jia says:

    There are sooo many negative and disliking comments here.. Thats not fair!! She has her own life and her own decisions! we should not forget that– WE DON'T ''OWN'' EMMA!!! As a fan, I love her anyway! If she's happy with this change, we all should appreciate her! Emma rocks!! πŸ™‚

  37. Zsanie says:

    OMG! I don'r like it. It's so wierd. Not terrible, but not good :S

  38. marione says:

    oh emma,emma…still the most beautifyl face,but i have to hate the hair…i'm sorry πŸ™

  39. marione says:

    oh emma,emma…still the most beautiful face, but i have to hate the hair…sorry πŸ™

  40. Sarah says:

    are you all serious saying you dont like her anymore because of her HAIR?!!? wowwwww….you guys really weren't very good fans to start with were you? i mean saying you dont like the cut is one thing, but saying you dont like HER is ridiculous. girls arent defined by hair. she is gorgeous and has a perfect face that any hair would look good with. i love her just the same and think she is equally as beautiful, but just different.

  41. M. says:

    That is… horrible. She used to look so cute : (

  42. Harald says:

    @ hum weed: Ever have any toughts of what life is about? If she wants to get away from her image of being only and forever Hermione, this is the best way to do it… and it is her good right,too. Any real fan will respect her discision. Perhaps you should just take one of those steadily changing starlets for your idol. Perhaps you don't deserve to be a fan of Emma!

  43. Becca says:

    Why couldn't she just do a Frankie Sandford hairstyle? This is too short, I mean it looks good on her but it's not a pretty hairstyle…

  44. Kathy says:

    I highly doubt anyone ever said they hate Emma, only that they hated her hair.

  45. Mimi says:

    WTH is wrong with her ? Her hair looks awful ! Horrible, dreadful, horrifying, nasty. Urgh ! She's on drugs. Hardcore drugs.

  46. Danielle says:

    IT'S HAIR, IT'LL GROW BACK – CHILL OUT!! I think she looks stunning and really suits it (and I feel kinda cool knowing its nearly identical to mine πŸ˜› – what a loser I know :smile:)

  47. Maria says:

    That is really a big Different from all before.I never read so many Comments which are saying she looks bad,ugly and so on.I even read Comments like "Emma Lesbian" ,really I read Comments about that on Twitter and other Sites,no Joke But well she want to get rid of Hermione,that's okay,but it's to short.Short Hair looks not the Best at her.Not all Hair Style's can look great and the Best on yourself. But I think too,that they used Photoshop at this Picture.It looks like there is a lightning in it and I know that you can make that with Photoshop and give the Eyes more Colour.My Friend has Photoshop.Maybe it's just my Option

  48. Georgia says:

    well, i cant really decide. good for emma for taking such a huge risk! i think she looks a bit like twiggy in the first picture! haha but otherwise.. i dont think i like it her hair was one of her best features!