In what might end up becoming a recurring theme looking at how often actors and celebrities in general are forced to make public statements to clear the air in regards to the various rumors swirling around them, Emma Watson has hopped back onto social media after a nine-month hiatus to basically tell everyone to shut the f*ck up.
Following in the footsteps of Sylvester Stallone debunking his own cancellation by revealing that the story that had got the internet in such a tizzy over the Rocky legend’s outside interests wasn’t true, not to mention Henry Cavill making a rare post of his own to politely ask his fans not to speculate or spread any negativity on his behalf, Watson has now poured cold water on the reports that she’d retired from acting.
Naturally, at the sheer rate that information and misinformation alike spreads in the technological age, many folks were writing lengthy eulogies on the Harry Potter star’s career, which initially forced her manager to debunk the gossip. But Watson herself has now stepped in, as you can see below.
Dear Fans,
Rumours about whether I’m engaged or not, or whether my career is “dormant or not” are ways to create clicks each time they are revealed to be true or untrue.— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) May 17, 2021
If I have news – I promise I’ll share it with you.
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) May 17, 2021
In the mean time please assume no news from me just means I’m quietly spending the pandemic the way most people are – failing to make sourdough bread (!), caring for my loved ones and doing my best not to spread a virus that is still affecting so many people.
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) May 17, 2021
I am sending so much love to you, hoping you’re ok and as well and happy as you can be in these strange times. And again, thank you to everyone working so hard to keep us safe and well.
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In between all of this, we’ve been hearing rather far-fetched tales that she’d be returning to the Wizarding World for a new Harry Potter project, which may or may not have bumped her up to the lead role depending on which report you were reading. As things stand, though, Emma Watson has been doing the exact same thing as many other people for the last fifteen or so months and laying low until the pandemic blows over. Even then, it’s probably a bit much to expect her to return to the big screen with all guns blazing.
