On Purpose with Jay Shetty

EMMA WATSON EXCLUSIVE: The Story She Has Not Shared Until Now

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Sep 24, 2025
In this captivating conversation, Emma Watson, renowned actress and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, shares her journey of stepping back from fame to prioritize her mental health and personal growth. She discusses the challenges of living in the public eye and how it influenced her identity. Emma emphasizes the importance of authenticity, the power of vulnerability, and learning from discomfort. With insights on love, intimacy, and redefining success, she inspires listeners to embrace their true selves and cultivate meaningful relationships.
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INSIGHT

Interviews Were Performance Work

  • Emma Watson describes interviews as work that once felt like chess and drained her energy.
  • She now shows up to speak for herself rather than as a custodian for others' projects.
ANECDOTE

Learning Ordinary Skills After Fame

  • Emma shares learning to ride a bicycle after years of being chauffeured on film sets.
  • She found ordinary life skills humbling despite cinematic competence.
INSIGHT

Go Deep, Not Fast In Learning

  • Emma returned to study to be inspired and ensure she had things worth saying publicly.
  • She prefers deep immersive learning blocks rather than short daily sessions.
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