Emma Watson at Paris Fashion Week after Rowling gender identity row

Emma Watson made a rare public appearance at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, attending the Miu Miu spring 2026 show in a pale pink minidress and suede outerwear, days after a renewed public exchange with author J.K. Rowling over the actor's comments on gender identity. Watson, 35, was photographed arriving at the show in a satin shift that hit mid-thigh, paired with a caramel suede car coat, slingback pumps and a black Arcadie handbag. Over the weekend she was also seen in a pale-pink gingham mini dress, knee-high black boots, a black crossbody bag and Ray-Ban sunglasses during outings around the city.

The appearances follow a public statement from Rowling, who criticized Watson and two other former Harry Potter cast members for speaking about Rowling's views and for aligning with gender identity activism. In her post, Rowling wrote that, "Like other people who've never experienced adult life uncushioned by wealth and fame, Ms Watson has so little experience of real life she's ignorant of how ignorant she is." Rowling said she felt compelled to respond after Watson recently said she still treasured Rowling, and accused some activists of encouraging violent rhetoric, a claim she...