50 Stylish Reasons to Celebrate Emma Watson

Emma Watson is more than just an impressive style icon — she's been the leading lady of one of the biggest movie franchises to ever hit theaters, a Brown University scholar, an eloquent spokesperson for feminism, a UN Goodwill Ambassador, and a star in the Little Women remake — all before turning 30. How's that for a résumé?

So, what better way to celebrate her 30th year than by revisiting her sartorial moments that captured and held our attention. As we've watched Emma mature into an inspiring role model, we've also watched her signature style develop from Hermione Granger to haute couture. While she's held on to her appreciation for avant-garde fashion, she exudes an elegant femininity no matter what occasion she is dressing up for. Whether she's floating down the red carpet in ethereal designer gowns, taking a turn on the color wheel in kaleidoscope combinations, or translating her cool-girl street style into punk-chic high-fashion moments, see Emma Watson's ability to always push the envelope with a look at her best red carpet outfits.

Additional reporting by Mandi Villa

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Emma Watson in Balenciaga at the Little Women NY Premiere in 2019

Emma Watson in Balenciaga at the Little Women NY Premiere in 2019

In a chic black Balenciaga ballgown, Emma Watson was a sight for sore eyes at the New York premiere of Little Women.

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Emma Watson in Ralph Lauren at the Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty in 2018
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Emma Watson in Ralph Lauren at the Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty in 2018

For the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, Emma wore a vintage Ralph Lauren dress, Roger Vivier shoes, and Ana Khouri jewelry.

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Emma Watson in Osman at the BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party in 2018

Emma Watson in Osman at the BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party in 2018

With black pants and a creamy white blouse, Emma looked stunning at the BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party.

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Emma Watson in Burberry at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017

Emma Watson in Burberry at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017

The star looked like a dream in an off-the-shoulder white gown by Burberry on the red carpet.

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Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at the Beauty and the Beast LA Premiere in 2017

Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at the Beauty and the Beast LA Premiere in 2017

The Beauty and the Beast star wore a low-cut black jumpsuit and matching black heels to the movie's premiere in 2017.

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Emma Watson in Emilia Wickstead at the Beauty and the Beast UK Premiere in 2017

Emma Watson in Emilia Wickstead at the Beauty and the Beast UK Premiere in 2017

The actress attended the event in a dreamy eco-friendly dress from designer Emilia Wickstead.

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Emma Watson in Elie Saab at the Beauty and the Beast Shanghai Premiere in 2017
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Emma Watson in Elie Saab at the Beauty and the Beast Shanghai Premiere in 2017

Emma wore the most ethereal Elie Saab dress to the 2017 premiere of Beauty and the Beast in Shanghai, China.

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Emma Watson in Miu Miu at The Circle Paris Premiere in 2017

Emma Watson in Miu Miu at The Circle Paris Premiere in 2017

The star arrived on the red carpet in a gorgeous custom white Miu Miu gown, complete with a tasteful train.

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Emma Watson in Givenchy Haute Couture at the Beauty and the Beast NY Premiere in 2017

Emma Watson in Givenchy Haute Couture at the Beauty and the Beast NY Premiere in 2017

This custom-made Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci gown featured a semi-mesh front and a large bow on the back.

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Emma Watson in Calvin Klein at the Met Gala in 2016

Emma Watson in Calvin Klein at the Met Gala in 2016

Emma's timeless style and class shone bright when she wore this majestic Calvin Klein gown.

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Emma Watson in Osman London at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2016
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Emma Watson in Osman London at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2016

For the 102nd White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2016, Emma wore a floral ensemble by Osman London.

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Emma Watson in Dior at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in 2016

Emma Watson in Dior at the Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in 2016

The star looked as dreamy as ever in this elegant Dior dress and edgy choker necklace.

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Emma Watson in Behno Modular at the Colonia Dignidad Berlin Premiere in 2016

Emma Watson in Behno Modular at the Colonia Dignidad Berlin Premiere in 2016

Dressed in a Behno Modular overcoat, the actress looked polished and sophisticated on the red carpet.

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Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at the Noah NY Premiere in 2014

Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at the Noah NY Premiere in 2014

Looking as glamorous as ever, the star flaunted a black Oscar de la Renta gown with nails to match.

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Emma Watson in Misha Nonoo and Dior at the British Fashion Awards in 2014
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Emma Watson in Misha Nonoo and Dior at the British Fashion Awards in 2014

It's not just us who can't get enough of Emma's elegant style. She was awarded the title British Style Icon at the 2014 British Style Awards while wearing a wide-legged Misha Nonoo jumpsuit and tuxedo-style Dior coat.

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Emma Watson in Balenciaga at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards in 2014
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Emma Watson in Balenciaga at the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards in 2014

Never one to shy away from a bold style statement, Emma paired an embellished off the shoulder top and skin-tight trousers by Balenciaga on the red carpet.

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Emma Watson in Narciso Rodriguez at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014
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Emma Watson in Narciso Rodriguez at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2014

Emma was pretty in pink when she donned this structural look by Narciso Rodriguez at the premiere of 'Boulevard'.

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Emma Watson in Ralph Lauren Collection at the Noah UK Premiere in 2014

Emma Watson in Ralph Lauren Collection at the Noah UK Premiere in 2014

Emma walked on water, literally, in an ethereal Ralph Lauren Collection gown earlier this year.

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Emma Watson in J. Mendel Jumpsuit at the Noah Madrid Premiere in 2014

Emma Watson in J. Mendel Jumpsuit at the Noah Madrid Premiere in 2014

Watson proved the power of a jumpsuit in a draped white and black J. Mendel for the Madrid premiere of Noah.

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Emma Watson in Wes Gordon at the Noah Germany Premiere in 2014

Emma Watson in Wes Gordon at the Noah Germany Premiere in 2014

She's bringing sexy back in a bow-detailed Wes Gordon gown in Berlin. Slicked strands and a red-hot lip took her already-sultry look to new heights.

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Emma Watson in Vera Wang at the Oscars in 2014

Emma Watson in Vera Wang at the Oscars in 2014

For the 2014 Oscars, Watson went demure in a shimmering pewter Vera Wang gown featuring a draped mermaid-skirt hem.

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Emma Watson in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture at the Elle Style Awards in 2014

Emma Watson in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture at the Elle Style Awards in 2014

Comprised of a shimmery, beaded top which descended beautifully into an incredibly feminine — and dramatic — bow skirt, it's easy to see how Emma's Giambattista Valli Haute Couture creation stole the show at the Elle Style Awards.

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Emma Watson in Christian Dior Couture at the Golden Globes in 2014

Emma Watson in Christian Dior Couture at the Golden Globes in 2014

Only the crème de la crème of trendsetters would think to rock a dress over pants for one of the biggest shows of award season — and that's just what Emma did in this exquisite Christian Dior Couture.

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Emma Watson in Chanel at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013

Emma Watson in Chanel at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013

While promoting The Bling Ring, Watson stunned onlookers in a monochrome Chanel gown and glam bun.

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Emma Watson in J. Mendel at the Gravity NYC Premiere in 2013

Emma Watson in J. Mendel at the Gravity NYC Premiere in 2013

Upon first glance, Emma's creamy J. Mendel mini may look a little uninspiring, but the sexy off-the-shoulder detail and sheer-inset tiered hem make for one luscious mini.

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Emma Watson in Balenciaga Crop Top at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2013

Emma Watson in Balenciaga Crop Top at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2013

If you've got it, flaunt it. Watson chose a futuristic bolero-inspired crop top and black boyfriend trousers, both by Balenciaga, for the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London.

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Emma Watson in Chanel at The Bling Ring LA Premiere in 2013

Emma Watson in Chanel at The Bling Ring LA Premiere in 2013

The Bling Ring star chose a high-collared tweed Chanel mini and embellished ankle-strap pumps for the LA premiere.

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Emma Watson in Roland Mouret Bustier at This Is the End LA Premiere in 2013

Emma Watson in Roland Mouret Bustier at This Is the End LA Premiere in 2013

Emma balanced her avant garde Roland Mouret bustier with cigarette trousers and classic pumps in 2013.

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Emma Watson in Christopher Kane at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013

Emma Watson in Christopher Kane at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013

Watson posed in a moody peekaboo Christopher Kane creation detailed with paillette feather trim at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

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Emma Watson in Prabal Gurung at the Met Gala  in 2013

Emma Watson in Prabal Gurung at the Met Gala in 2013

For the 2013 Met Gala, Emma put her fit figure on display in a custom silk-crepe Prabal Gurung gown.

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Emma Watson in Maxime Simoëns at the MTV Movie Awards in 2013

Emma Watson in Maxime Simoëns at the MTV Movie Awards in 2013

Watson embraced her statement and short motto with a watercolor Maxime Simoëns mini and cutout Proenza Schouler lace-ups at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards.

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Emma Watson in Giorgio Armani at The Perks of Being a Wallflower LA Premiere in 2012
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Emma Watson in Giorgio Armani at The Perks of Being a Wallflower LA Premiere in 2012

Emma arrived at the premiere of The Perks of Being a Wallflower in 2012 wearing a Giorgio Armani dress.

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Emma Watson in Christian Dior Couture at The Perks of Being a Wallflower London Premiere in 2012

Emma Watson in Christian Dior Couture at The Perks of Being a Wallflower London Premiere in 2012

A monchrome Christian Dior Couture duo for London premiere of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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Emma Watson in White Brood Look at The Perks of Being a Wallflower NYC Screening in 2012

Emma Watson in White Brood Look at The Perks of Being a Wallflower NYC Screening in 2012

Watson took the classic LWD and turned it on its head, donning a multifaceted Brood look comprised of a high-collar one-shoulder blouse and button-front peplum-detailed mini in 2012.

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Emma Watson in Floral Erdem at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012

Emma Watson in Floral Erdem at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012

The star was all smiles in an elegant yet edgy black and blue floral-embroidered Erdem mini at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.

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Emma Watson in Peter Pilotto Top and Skirt at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2012

Emma Watson in Peter Pilotto Top and Skirt at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2012

Emma Watson took a turn around the color wheel in a kaleidoscope top and skirt set by Peter Pilotto.

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Emma Watson in Graphic Brood Mini at the MTV Movie Awards in 2012

Emma Watson in Graphic Brood Mini at the MTV Movie Awards in 2012

Emma embraced the MTV Movie Awards' playful aesthetic in a regal graphic-print Brood dress and caged Tabitha Simmons sandals.

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Emma Watson in Miu Miu at the Struck by Lightning NYC Premiere in 2012

Emma Watson in Miu Miu at the Struck by Lightning NYC Premiere in 2012

Watson topped her sweet mixed-print duo with an edgy leather jacket, all by Miu Miu, for the Struck by Lightning premiere in 2012.

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Emma Watson in Valentino at the Pre-BAFTA London Party in 2012

Emma Watson in Valentino at the Pre-BAFTA London Party in 2012

Watson teamed a fiery Valentino lace and silk bubble dress with Christian Louboutin crisscross pumps at a pre-BAFTA party in London.

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Emma Watson in Valentino at the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2011

Emma Watson in Valentino at the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2011

The intricate design of this glamorous Valentino dress made it all the more beautiful to look at.

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Emma Watson in Marchesa at the MTV Movie Awards in 2011

Emma Watson in Marchesa at the MTV Movie Awards in 2011

The MTV Movie Awards were in for a treat when Emma wore an ivory Marchesa dress with a jewel-encrusted neckline. She completed the look with metallic Brian Atwood heels that drew more attention to her cute look.

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Emma Watson in Jason Wu at the My Week With Marilyn UK Premiere in 2011

Emma Watson in Jason Wu at the My Week With Marilyn UK Premiere in 2011

The star's My Week With Marilyn premiere look was all about her Swarovski-embroidered Jason Wu peplum top.

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Emma Watson in Tartan McQ by Alexander McQueen at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2011

Emma Watson in Tartan McQ by Alexander McQueen at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2011

Could the girl be any cooler? We died over this tartan and tulle McQueen look when we first spotted it — and we love it just as much, if not more, four years later.

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Emma Watson in Bottega Veneta at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 NYC Premiere in 2011

Emma Watson in Bottega Veneta at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 NYC Premiere in 2011

Watson's breathtaking A-list red carpet moment came in the form this golden amber Bottega Veneta stunner.

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Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 London Premiere

Emma Watson in Oscar de la Renta at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 London Premiere

Emma's multilayered tulle Oscar de la Renta gown had the perfect mix of edge and class when she sported it in 2011.

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Emma Watson in Calvin Klein at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 NY Premiere in 2010
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Emma Watson in Calvin Klein at the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 NY Premiere in 2010

Emma opted for a Calvin Klein charmeuse slip dress for the NY premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

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Emma Watson in Burberry at the Met Gala in 2010
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Emma Watson in Burberry at the Met Gala in 2010

Emma attended the 2010 Met Gala in a one-shoulder Burberry dress.

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Emma Watson in Alexander McQueen at the National Movie Awards in 2008
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Emma Watson in Alexander McQueen at the National Movie Awards in 2008

In 2008, Emma wore a white Alexander McQueen dress to the National Movie Awards.

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Emma Watson in a Vintage Dress at the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban UK Premiere in 2004
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Emma Watson in a Vintage Dress at the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban UK Premiere in 2004

For the 2004 UK premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Emma wore a vintage dress from the 1920s she and her mom found. She wore a floral corsage to hide a rip in the gown.