Emma Watson speaks out about viral tattoo (2024)

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Emma Watson might have started a feminist book club and cultivated a reputation as a literary aficionado but her grammar skills appear not to be up to scratch.

The Harry Potter actor demonstrated her commitment to the Time’s Up movement by debuting a temporary tattoo of the word at the Oscars, but there was one flagrant glaring error.

Watson’s inking has a missing apostrophe, saying “Times Up” rather than “Time’s Up”.

The 27-year-old, who showed off the new ink on her way to the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Sunday, poked fun at the tattoo in a tongue-in-cheek tweet on Monday night.

Watson joked she was in need of a tattoo proofreader and suggested the tat was temporary – describing it as fake.

“Fake tattoo proofreading position available. Experience with apostrophes a must,” she said.

People quickly expressed their eagerness for the role.

The tattoo is, of course, a reference to the Hollywood campaign to fight sexual harassment in the film industry. The movement is described as a "unified call for change from women in entertainment for women everywhere".

Some Twitter users supported Watson’s decision to axe the apostrophe. The apostrophe is also missing from the movement's hashtag on social media as they do not support punctuation marks as of yet.

Watson has been a prominent supporter of the Time's Up movement. In an Instagram post last month, she said: "All of us are responsible for creating change, whatever industry you work in.

"We're asking everyone to help create a world we can be proud of - one that is safe, just and equal.

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"Please join us and donate to the new Justice and Equality Fund, which will support frontline organisations that are working to end a culture where harassment and abuse are commonplace.

"Together we can spread our message, support the strong people of all genders who are taking such personal risks, and make sure that this is one of those watershed moments in history where things never go back to the way they were before."

Last month Watson donated £1m to a new campaign aimed at ending sexual harassment here in Britain called the UK Justice and Equality Fund.

The fund has been established with the support of other high profile figures and received donations from people including Keira Knightley, Emma Thomspon and Tom Hiddleston, who have donated sums spanning from £10,000 to £500 to the organisation.

Emma Watson speaks out about viral tattoo (2024)

FAQs

What does Emma Watson's tattoo say? ›

As she walked down the red carpet on Sunday, people were quick to notice that the actress and UN ambassador was missing a vital punctuation mark from the inking - an apostrophe. Instead of reading "Time's Up" - short for 'time is up' - Ms Watson's tattoo said "Times Up".

Does Emma Watson have a real tattoo? ›

For the time being, Emma Watson does not have any real tattoos and she seems pretty content with temporary tattoos. She does have an open-mind and a greater appreciation for tattoos, and we're grateful for that. Who knows, maybe one day she'll move on from fake tattoos and get some everlasting ones.

Did Emma Watson have a child? ›

Watson has never been married before nor does she have any children. 3. What is Emma Watson's real name? Emma Watson's real name is Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson.

What diagnosis does Emma Watson have? ›

Emma Watson – ADHD

She was named by Time amongst the 100 most influential people in the world. She also has a degree from both Oxford and Brown University. She was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and takes medication every day to handle her symptoms.

What does Jennifer Aniston's tattoo say? ›

That's because she has the name 'Norman' written across her right foot in cursive writing, which is in tribute of her beloved late pet dog, who passed away in 2011. Norman meant the world to Jennifer, who was devastated when he passed away.

Why did Emma Watson wear a wig in Harry Potter? ›

For the first movie, yes. They made her hair bushy to try and match the book description. They abandoned this from the second movie onwards though, and Emma's hair was kept it's natural wavy instead. Other than that, no, Emma did not change her physical appearance for the role of Hermione.

What ethnicity is Emma Watson? ›

Emma Watson is a British actress, model and activist. Watson was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France to British parents. At age five, she moved to Oxfordshire, England. At age nine, she was cast as Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" movie series.

Does Emma Watson have a tattoo on her arm? ›

Emma Watson Wore A Powerful Semi-Permanent Tattoo On Her Arm At The Oscars. The actress had 'Time's Up' (minus the apostrophe) written on her forearm.

Who is the richest Harry Potter cast member? ›

Daniel Radcliffe – US$110 million

Radcliffe earned a US$10 million pay cheque for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and according to CBS News, and made over US$95.6 million for the entire saga. He has since confessed to CBS that, “I don't really do anything with my money”.

Did Tom Felton have a baby? ›

Hollywood actor Tom Felton, who plays baddie Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, has laughed off rumours that he has fathered a baby child.

What is Jennifer Aniston's tattoo on her wrist? ›

Jennifer Aniston's Wrist Tattoo

According to People, 11 is a significant number to Aniston because it's the date of her birthday (Feb. 11) and also because 2011 is the year that her dog Norman passed away. The number is also widely believed to symbolize good luck.

Does Meghan Markle have tattoos? ›

Her inkings include a daisy on her lower right arm, a delicate design on her wrist and writing on the inside of her left arm as well as a small tattoo at the top of her ear.

Did Jennifer Aniston actually get a tattoo? ›

But the beloved actress has two tattoos, and both hold deep meanings for her. The first one The Morning Show star got was shortly after her beloved Welsh corgi-terrier, Norman, died in 2011. Following the death of the 15-year-old dog, Jennifer got his name tattooed in bold, cursive writing on her right foot.

What does the semicolon infinity tattoo mean? ›

the semicolon is the option to stop but the choice to keep going and infinity is always & forever.. the arrow is the representation that you get pulled back before moving forward. the semicolon is the option to stop but the choice to keep going and infinity is always & forever.. Jaunice Kent. tattoos and piercings.

What does Harry's thigh tattoo say? ›

The former One Direction singer was spotted with ink that read “Olivia” in cursive on his thigh, according to photos published by Page Six. The “Olivia” tattoo was positioned above a similar one that appears to read, “Colazione,” which is the Italian translation for breakfast.

What tattoo does Ginny say Harry has? ›

Three Dementor attacks in a week, and all Romilda Vane does is ask me if it's true you've got a Hippogriff tattooed across your chest." Ron and Hermione both roared with laughter. Harry ignored them. Harry: "What did you tell her?" Ginny: "I told her it's a Hungarian Horntail.

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