6 Reasons Why We Love Emma Watson

She captured our hearts as the adorable smarty pants Muggle-born Hermione Granger but even now with the beloved Harry Potter series over, we can’t help but still love Emma Watson! Guys want to be with her and girls want to be her. What is with the fascination with Emma?

In honor of her 22nd birthday today, here are reasons why we love Emma Watson!

HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY EMMA WATSON!

She played Hermione to a T. As much as we love Harry Potter, we really dug Hermione. As the lone girl in the trio, Hermione showed the world that she was just as tough as the two fellas AND she made being smart look super-cool.

She’s educated. Despite her film success, she still continues to pursue higher education. Emma enrolled and attended Brown University in Rhode Island before transferring to Oxford University in her native UK.

She has amazing style. Need proof?

She can act her pants off! Emma will be seen in the upcoming book turned movie adaptation The Perks of Being a Wallflower – an exceptional read.

She takes risks with fashion. Remember her pixie cut?

She can laugh at herself and is comfortable with her sexuality. The famed pixie haircut sparked rumors that Emma was a lesbian, which didn’t faze her at all.

Why do YOU love Emma Watson? Sound off in the comments below!