Oxford University’s Emma Watson spotted with Macaulay Culkin

The 35-year-old is currently studying at the historic institution, in the city where she grew up, having opted to study a Master’s degree in creative writing in September 2023.

It was announced last year that Ms Watson had switched to a DPhil while on her acting break, and she previously had studied at two local schools, the Dragon School and Headington School.

The actress is well known for her iconic role as Hermione Granger in all eight of the Harry Potter films, released from 2001 to 2011.

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Ms Watson has been spotted with Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin attending a pre-Oscars party in Beverly Hills, California.

A new report in the Daily Mail shares pictures of the pair along with several other celebrities, including Jeff Goldblum, Kendall Jenner, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, and Paris Hilton.

The national publication said: “Emma Watson led the stars posing for selfies at Dior and W magazine’s swanky pre-Oscars at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on Thursday evening.

“The Harry Potter actress, 35, cut a chic figure in a Dior co-ord with skimpy mini skirt and tailored jacket as she cosied up for a snap with Macaulay Culkin, 45.”

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Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Strong. (Image: Sthanlee Mirador / PA)

Elle magazine recently reported that Ms Watson said she is the “happiest and healthiest” she has ever been after stepping back from public life.

She said: “I think what’s interesting about being an actor is there’s a tendency to sort of fracture yourself into multiple personalities.

“I’m not just talking about the roles you play, but having the weight of a public persona, that sort of needs constant feeding and sprucing and glamorising.

“It’s very energy-intensive stuff.”