Date 22/02/2017 - News People
Beauty and the Beast star, Emma Watson, is on the cover of the newest issue of Elle UK and inside the magazine Watson explains why she decided to take on the role of the classic Disney princess. Watson felt a similar connection to the brave and bookish character Hermione from the Harry Potter franchise as she does with Belle. The 26-year-old explained, "There was something connected about Hermione and Belle, and it was good to be reminded that I am an actress; this is what I do.
