Emma Watson has been spotted publicly for the first time since being banned from driving in the United Kingdom.
The 35-year-old actress, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” films, was recently photographed hiking in a sheer dress, according to Parade.
The sighting comes just weeks after Watson was barred from driving for six months following a speeding infraction.
In July 2024, she was caught driving 38 mph in a 30 mph zone, according to multiple U.K. media outlets. At the time, she already had nine points on her license. The additional three points pushed her to the 12-point threshold that automatically triggers a U.K. driving ban.
A brief five-minute hearing on July 16 resulted in the suspension and a fine of £1,044 (about $1,400). Reports noted that Watson did not attend the hearing.
The actress has kept a low profile in recent years while pursuing a master’s degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford. She has not appeared on screen since her role as Meg March in 2019’s “Little Women,” though she has previously said a return to acting is “absolutely” in her plans.
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