ruth901
From students to global idolsDaniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Co. – what are the actors from “Harry Potter” doing today?
Hard to believe!
Almost 25 years have passed since the first “Harry Potter” film “Philosopher’s Stone” was released in cinemas. The story of the famous sorcerer's apprentice has brought its inventor Joanne K. Rowling (60) and the actors worldwide fame and a great fortune. Since then, a lot has happened for Daniel Radcliffe (36), Rupert Grint (37), Emma Watson (35) and Co. – and not just visually. In the video you can find out what happened to the “Harry Potter” stars. Their developments could hardly be more different.
The fascination for the “Harry Potter” stars is unbroken
Even if they have long gone their own ways – the fascination for Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton remains unbroken. The British achieved their big breakthrough in 2001 with the film adaptation of the “Harry Potter” book series. Overnight, the then unknown students became global idols. The “Harry Potter” stars dealt with their early fame differently and their careers went in different directions. But one thing is clear: the magic of Hogwarts will stay with all of them forever.
Reading tip: Harry Potter is Gryffindor! But which Hogwarts house am I?
“Harry Potter” actor Daniel Radcliffe today: girlfriend, children, roles
Daniel Radcliffe took the audience's hearts by storm as a sweet magic student with round wire-rimmed glasses and a lightning scar on his forehead. Today the Briton has managed to step out of the shadow of the world's most famous magician. The 36-year-old is still a gifted actor, although more on stage than in front of the camera. Instead of blockbusters, he has been focusing on courageous roles for years – whether as a bizarre corpse in “Swiss Army Man” or as an eccentric musician in “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story”. Radcliffe won his first Tony Award in 2024 for his role in the Broadway musical “Merrily We Roll Along”. The actor has retained his youthful appearance to this day – despite the full beard that he now sports.
Daniel Radcliffe recently surprised everyone with a full beard
John Lamparski/Getty Images
And Daniel also seems to have found happiness in his private life: He had a son with his long-term partner Erin Darke (41) in April 2023. The fans are happy for him – with and without a magic wand!
Advertisement:
Recommendations from our partners
What is “Hermione” actress Emma Watson doing today?
Emma Watson has long since become more than “Hermione Granger”, the nerd and best friend of Harry and Ron. Even during the “Harry Potter” series, she managed to land modeling jobs from time to time. In addition to acting, she also studied English literature at the renowned Brown University in the USA and at the University of Oxford in England. She has also made impressive appearances in front of the camera over the years – for example in the acclaimed drama “Little Women” or in “The Circle”.
Emma Watson is now campaigning for women's rights
Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images
The 35-year-old has withdrawn from the film world since 2019 and is concentrating on her political projects and creative activities behind the scenes. Emma became a real women's rights icon: As a UN ambassador for equal rights and women's and girls' rights, she set global impulses with the “HeForShe” campaign. A star who goes his own way – consistently and self-determined.
Reading tip: What happened to Luna Lovegood, Draco Malfoy and the other “Harry Potter” actors?
Video tip: This is what the “Harry Potter” stars look like today!
Rupert Grint enjoys his family happiness
Rupert Grint, our eternal Ron Weasley (Harry Potter's best friend), now lives a surprisingly withdrawn life. While he repeatedly emphasizes in interviews that the gigantic fame was sometimes too much for him, he has nevertheless built a remarkable career: successful series roles such as in “Servant” or “Snatch” show that he can also shine outside of Hogwarts. However, there have been no major successes after the “Harry Potter” era.
Rupert Grint has largely withdrawn from the public eye
Dave J Hogan/Getty Images
In his private life, Rupert enjoys his family life with his partner Georgia Groome (33) and their daughters (*2020) and Goldie (*2025).– and surprises fans here and there with little social media appearances that immediately go viral. The red Weasley hair is still his trademark to this day.
Reading tip: Daniel Radcliffe & Co.: These “Harry Potter” stars are already parents
Tom Felton: Today he is an actor and singer-songwriter
Tom Felton also had his breakthrough with “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”. As Draco Malfoy, he was known not only for his mean nature but also for his peroxide blonde hair and became Harry's antagonist in Slytherin House. Today Tom is a little less blonde – and he shows a whole new side. On his social media accounts, the 38-year-old presents himself as a humorous, approachable star.
Tom Felton is now also successful as a singer-songwriter
Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Tom is still active as an actor – for example in series like “The Flash” or in theater and film projects. Particularly emotional: His commitment to the “Harry Potter” fans, to whom he lovingly shows again and again that privately he has absolutely nothing in common with the mean Slytherin student. In addition to acting, Tom discovered his passion for music. He performs as a singer-songwriter and released his first album in 2009. His song “If You Could Be Anywhere” even made it onto the soundtrack to the movie “Turkish for Beginners”.
Sources used: own RTL research, Gala, T-Online, Kurier
