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Teen Choice Awards - Pretty Little Liars actress Lucy Hale makes a fashion statement with heel-less shoes

Monday, August 8, 2011

Pretty Little Liars actress Lucy Hale makes a fashion statement with heel-less shoes at Teen Choice Awards




By Nadia Mendoza

Last updated at 4:19 PM on 8th August 2011


She may not be well known this side of the Atlantic, but Lucy Hale clearly wants to be noticed.

The US actress, best known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, stepped out in a pair of heelless platforms at the Teen Choice Awards yesterday.

Lady Gaga also has a penchant for the eccentric shoes, on this occasion from designer Giuseppe Zanotti.


Keeping her balance: Lucy Hale poses in her gravity defying shoes at the Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, LA
Keeping her balance: Lucy Hale poses in her gravity defying shoes at the Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Los Angeles




Trying not wobble: Lucy does her best not to fall in front of the press
Trying not wobble: Lucy does her best not to fall in front of the press

The 22-year-old picked up the award for Choice Female Summer TV Star for her work on the hit ABC Family series at the event in California.

Lucy has been on a steady rise to fame since her teens, with small roles in The Wizards of Waverley Place, Bionic Woman and Privileged.


While the brunette star didn't quite have fireworks exploding from her bra or any facial prosthetics, she did opt for an unusual dress that wouldn't seem out of place in the Bad Romance singer's wardrobe.

The asymmetric gown was slashed at the neck and entirely covered in cream and black sequins. 

Triumphant: Lucy clutches her prize after being crowned Choice Female Summer TV Star
Triumphant: Lucy clutches her prize after being crowned Choice Female Summer TV Star
Triumphant: Lucy clutches her prize after winning Choice Female Summer TV Star


Daring: Lucy's dress appeared to show off her entire back, but was actually covered in nude mesh fabric
Daring: Lucy's dress seemed to bare her entire back, but was actually covered in nude fabric

Homegrown talent Rupert Grint and Tom Felton also put in an appearance, taking home the trophy - or rather, surfboard - for Best Movie and Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.

Felton, who plays baddie Draco Malfoy, also won Best Villain.

The boy wizard franchise won seven awards in total, including Choice Movie Liplock for Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson's screen kiss.


Everyday I'm shufflin': Lady Gaga teetered around in London on heelless platforms during a visit to the capital last year
Everyday I'm shufflin': Lady Gaga teetered around in London on heelless platforms during a visit to the capital last year




TEEN CHOICE AWARD WINNERS

Choice Movie Action: Fast Five.
Choice Movie Actor Action: Johnny Depp, The Tourist.
Choice Movie Actress Action: Angelina Jolie, The Tourist.
Choice Movie Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Choice Movie Actor Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Choice Movie Actor Romantic Comedy: Ashton Kutcher, No Strings Attached.
Choice Movie Actress Romantic Comedy: Emma Stone, Easy A.
Choice Movie Actress Comedy: Cameron Diaz, Bad Teacher.
Choice Movie Actor Drama: Robert Pattinson, Water for Elephants.
Choice Movie Villain: Tom Felton, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Choice Movie Liplock: Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Choice Movie Hissy Fit: Ed Helms, The Hangover Part II.
Choice Movie Male Scene Stealer: Kellan Lutz, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Choice Movie Female Scene Stealer: Ashley Greene, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Choice Summer Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Choice Summer Movie Star Male: Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Choice Summer Movie Star Female: Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Choice TV Show Drama: Gossip Girl.
Choice TV Actress Drama: Blake Lively, Gossip Girl.
Choice TV Show Fantasy/Sci-Fi: The Vampire Diaries
Choice TV Actor Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Ian Somerhalder, The Vampire Diaries.
Choice TV Actress Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Nina Dobrev, The Vampire Diaries.
Choice TV Male Scene Stealer: Michael Trevino, The Vampire Diaries.
Choice TV Female Scene Stealer: Katerina Graham, The Vampire Diaries.
Choice TV Villain: Justin Bieber, CSI.
Choice TV Reality Show: Jersey Shore.
Choice TV Male Reality/Variety Star: Paul Pauly D Del Vecchio, Jersey Shore.
Choice TV Show Comedy: Glee.
Choice TV Actor Comedy: Cory Monteith, Glee.
Choice TV Actress Comedy: Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place.
Choice TV Breakout Star: Darren Criss, Glee.
Choice Music Male Artist: Justin Bieber.
Choice Music Female Artist: Taylor Swift.
Choice Music Group: Selena Gomez and The Scene
Choice Music Single: Who Says, Selena Gomez and The Scene.
Choice Music Female Country Artist: Taylor Swift.
Choice Music Country Single: Mean, Taylor Swift.
Choice Music Love Song: Love You Like a Love Song, Selena Gomez.
Choice Music Breakup Song: Back to December, Taylor Swift.
Choice Summer Music Star Male: Bruno Mars.
Choice Summer Music Star Female: Katy Perry.
Choice Summer Song: Skyscraper, Demi Lovato.
Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon Female: Taylor Swift.
Choice Male Hottie: Justin Bieber.
Choice Female Hottie: Selena Gomez.
Choice Comedian: Ellen DeGeneres.
Choice Twit: Justin Bieber.
Choice Vampire: Robert Pattinson.
Choice Web Star: Rebecca Black.
Ultimate Choice Award: Taylor Swift.

Emma Watson wipes away her tears and changes into a short frock to sparkle at Harry Potter afterparty

Friday, July 8, 2011

What a magic little number! Emma Watson wipes away her tears and changes into a short frock to sparkle at Harry Potter afterparty


  • Newly teetotal Daniel Radcliffe was a no show at the afterparty


By Daily Mail Reporter

Last updated at 9:39 AM on 8th July 2011


She started her night in a floor-length tiered Oscar De La Renta gown but Emma Watson ended it with a bang in a shorter Elie Saab frock at the Harry Potter premiere afterparty.

It was a night of celebration and emotion as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 afterparty kicked off at Old Billingsgate Market in London, but despite shedding a few tears at the premiere, Emma Watson held her head high as the night continued.

The actress, who plays Hermione Granger, appeared to have a glittering theme for the night and despite changing outfits from the premiere to the afterparty, she sparkled like a diamond in both silver dresses.


The magic little number: Emma Watson sparkled in the short Elie Saab frock at the Harry Potter premiere afterparty at Old Billingsgate Market in London
The magic little number: Emma Watson sparkled in the short Elie Saab frock at the Harry Potter premiere afterparty at Old Billingsgate Market in London





Quick change: She started her night in a floor-length tiered Oscar De La Renta gown (right) but Emma Watson ended it with a bang in Elie Saab (left)
Quick change: She started her night in a floor-length tiered Oscar De La Renta gown (right) but Emma Watson ended it with a bang in Elie Saab (left)
Quick change: She started her night in a floor-length tiered Oscar De La Renta gown (right) but Emma Watson ended it with a bang in Elie Saab (left)

The 21-year-old accessorised her Elie number with Chopard earrings and peep-toe heels, to add that little extra bit of magic to her ensemble.

She then changed into a third and final outfit for the night, consisting of a little black dress, to head back to her hotel.





Also letting their hair down at the afterparty were her fellow co-stars Rupert Grint, Tom Felton and engaged couple Bonnie Wright and Jamie Campbell Bower.

But Harry Potter's star Daniel Radcliffe was a no show at the event, which saw Chloe Green and Sam Branson turn up for a celebratory drink.

Perhaps his lack of party spirit was due to the fact that the actor has given up alcohol, after recently admitting that the pressures on fame had made him dependant on drinking.

Round three! Emma Watson then changed into a third and final outfit at the end of the night, which consisted of a little black dress, trench coat and ballet flats
Round three! Emma Watson then changed into a third and final outfit at the end of the night, which consisted of a little black dress, trench coat and ballet flats
Round three! Emma Watson then changed into a third and final outfit at the end of the night, which consisted of a little black dress, trench coat and ballet flats


Looking sharp: Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the franchise, looked dapper in his suit, while Emma Roberts made a special appearance in black and tan
Looking sharp: Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the franchise, looked dapper in his suit, while Emma Roberts made a special appearance in black and tan
Looking sharp: Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley in the franchise, looked dapper in his suit, while Emma Roberts made a special appearance in black and tan




Home time: Emma Roberts was seen leaving the party with Glee actor Chord Overstreet, who plays Sam Evans on the hit series
Home time: Emma Roberts was seen leaving the party with Glee actor Chord Overstreet, who plays Sam Evans on the hit series

Emma Roberts also sneaked in for a special appearance and looked gorgeous in a black and tan knee-length dress.

Jonathan Ross and his wife Jane Goldman also joined the actors in their evening of celebrations and the Harry Potter fans arrived at the afterparty with smiles on their faces.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 premiered at Trafalgar Square yesterday marked the end of an era as the cast and crew celebrated the last film in the franchise.

Emma, Rupert and Daniel Radcliffe, who grew up on the sets were hit with emotion as they paid tribute to the final film.

Miss Watson welled up as she and her co-stars thanked fans and each other for an amazing experience.


Here come the girls: Helena Bonham Carter (left), Pixie Geldof (centre) and Eliza Doolittle (right) all arrived in a selection of colourful gownsv
Here come the girls: Helena Bonham Carter (left), Pixie Geldof (centre) and Eliza Doolittle (right) all arrived in a selection of colourful gowns
Here come the girls: Helena Bonham Carter (left), Pixie Geldof (centre) and Eliza Doolittle (right) all arrived in a selection of colourful gowns



Here come the girls: Helena Bonham Carter (left), Pixie Geldof (centre) and Eliza Doolittle (right) all arrived in a selection of colourful gowns


Couples' night out: Tom Felton spent the night arm in arm with his girlfriend Jade, while Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke arrived with Chloe Green
Couples' night out: Tom Felton spent the night arm in arm with his girlfriend Jade, while Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke arrived with Chloe Green
Couples' night out: Tom Felton spent the night arm in arm with his girlfriend Jade (left), while Made In Chelsea star Ollie Locke arrived with Chloe Green (right)


Loved-up: Engaged couple Bonnie Wright and Jamie Campbell Bower were all smiles (left), while Jonathan Rossand his wife Jane Goldman also joined the actors in the celebrations (right)
Loved-up: Engaged couple Bonnie Wright and Jamie Campbell Bower were all smiles (left), while Jonathan Rossand his wife Jane Goldman also joined the actors in the celebrations (right)
Loved-up: Engaged couple Bonnie Wright and Jamie Campbell Bower were all smiles (left), while Jonathan Rossand his wife Jane Goldman also joined the actors in the celebrations (right)

When Emma couldn’t contain her tears any longer, the film’s producer David Heyman offered her his shoulder to cry on.

Speaking with his co-stars, Harry Potter star Daniel said: ‘I don’t think the end of the story happens tonight because each and every person who will see this film will carry this story with them through the rest of their lives.

‘A huge thank-you to all of you, first of all for giving me a job and Jo for letting him give me a job.

‘Every opportunity I get from now on all goes down to the fact I got very, very lucky when I was eleven.’


Ladies' night: Evanna Lynch (left), who plays Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series sparkled alongside Emma (centre) and Chloe Green (right) at the party
Ladies' night: Evanna Lynch (left), who plays Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series sparkled alongside Emma (centre) and Chloe Green (right) at the party
Ladies' night: Evanna Lynch (left), who plays Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series sparkled alongside Emma (centre) and Chloe Green (right) at the party



Ladies' night: Evanna Lynch (left), who plays Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter series sparkled alongside Emma (centre) and Chloe Green (right) at the party


Cheers! Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe, Prince William's ex girlfriend, arrived with Sam Branson, while Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in Potter
Cheers! Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe, Prince William's ex girlfriend, arrived with Sam Branson, while Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in Potter arrived with his girfriend
Cheers! Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe, Prince William's ex girlfriend, arrived with Sam Branson, while Matthew Lewis, who plays Neville Longbottom in Potter arrived with his girfriend

Emma interjected by saying: ‘You didn’t get lucky – you were and are the perfect Harry and will be forever.’

While author J.K. Rowling told Daniel and fans that it’s not the end, seeing as the series will always live on in their hearts.

And Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, took the opportunity to thank the author for what she had done ‘for ginger people’ in front of the screaming crowds.

Emma said: ‘It’s overwhelming to try to find the words to say what I want to say, but I have been so privileged to play this role and be a part of these films.

‘I’ve had the most amazing 10 years of my life. Thank you so much.’


Emotional ending: Emma Watson cried at the premiere earlier in the evening alongside producer David Heyman (right) and author J.K. Rowling (left)
Emotional ending: Emma Watson cried at the premiere earlier in the evening alongside producer David Heyman (right) and author J.K. Rowling (left)




Premiere: Rupert Grint speaks at the premiere in front of Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, J.K. Rowling and their producer
Premiere: Rupert Grint speaks at the premiere in front of Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, J.K. Rowling and their producer




Fan frenzy: Masses of Harry Potter fans gathered at Trafalgar Square yesterday afternoon for the final premiere of the franchise
Fan frenzy: Masses of Harry Potter fans gathered at Trafalgar Square yesterday afternoon for the final premiere of the franchise




Centre stage: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint stand on the red carpet staircase in central London at the premiere
Centre stage: Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint stand on the red carpet staircase in central London at the premiere


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Hogwarts' stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reveal the secrets of the films

I stole Harry Potter's specs: Hogwarts' stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reveal the secrets of the films



By Nicole Lampert and Jenny Johnston

Last updated at 10:31 PM on 7th July 2011
There are times when it's a downright nuisance to have your very own ice-cream van, according to Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint.

Trying to park on a sunny day is a particular hazard, he says, because queues of people tend to form in your wake.

The van - bought for no other reason than it had been his childhood dream to possess one - came into its own on the very last day of filming for the Harry Potter films, though.


Pottering around: Daniel Radcliffe has grown up in the public glare since making his acting debut as the star of the films
Pottering around: Daniel Radcliffe has grown up in the public glare since making his acting debut as the star of the films

Rupert took it onto the set, and spent the day handing out classic 99s, turning it into the sort of finale that no one was likely to forget.

Perhaps it was fitting that the end, when it finally came, was so surreal and so wrapped up with childhood nostalgia.

After all, the three leading Harry Potter actors - Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson - entered the world of Harry Potter as children, and grew up in full public view, alongside their characters. Now, after more than a decade, it is over.
The last movie adaptation, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, is released in cinemas next week and the job is done.

Rich beyond their imaginations and recognised the world over, the three - still only in their early 20s - are emerging, blinking, into the real world.

Emma, who plays Hermione, sums up the epic feelings. 'It's been pretty devastating,' says the 21-year-old, with what is clearly genuine emotion. 'When people ask me what I will miss the most, of course I will miss the people, the rest of the cast and the crew, but most of all I will miss just being Hermione.

'I have loved coming into work every day and being this girl who lives in this magical, amazing world and who goes on all these adventures. When people ask me what does Hermione mean to me, I think, what doesn't she mean to me? I think of her like a sister; she feels so real to me.


Battle to the end: He Who Must Not Be Named, otherwise known as the terrifying Lord Voldemort, played by Ralph Fiennes
Battle to the end: He Who Must Not Be Named, otherwise known as the terrifying Lord Voldemort, played by Ralph Fiennes

'She is such an incredible young woman, and growing up alongside her definitely pushed me. I think she has made me a better person, and she made me work harder because I would be comparing myself to her every day. I feel so privileged to have played her.'

The actress admits that her grieving started when she was still making the last movie of the eight-film saga.

VOLDEMORT'S SECRET: HE WEARS TIGHTS

Scared of Voldemort?
Ralph Fiennes who played the baddie admits he has his camper side - thanks to wardrobe problems.
'It was an irritating costume to wear,' says the actor, who played He Who Must Not Be Named.
'I had to wear tights and the gussets kept dropping down. Eventually, I said to my dresser: 'You are going to have to cut these tights and I am going to have to have garters.
'So when the stunt team were getting macho, I would tease them with my inner thighs.'

'I was so emotional about it all ending that some days I was in tears, but that actually helped with the filming. The last film in particular was dealing with loss, and I was going through it myself.'

Emma tried to take her mind off the end of Harry Potter by enrolling at Brown University in the U.S. to read literature and has also taken up modelling and a few other film roles. But she admits that after a few months, she was itching to get back to being Hermione.

‘I am used to having gaps between Potter films, but normally there is the next one to do after five or six months off. Around that point, I started to get this itch; I was ready to go back. And then I realised I wasn’t going back.

‘It was difficult, but on the set of the final film, the director David Yates loved the fact that we were all so much more vulnerable and worn down emotionally.’

She is far from the only emotional member of the cast, who were gathering in London last night for the film’s premiere.

Speaking at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, next door to the station which stands in for King’s Cross in the film — the crossroads between the mundane and the magical — an extraordinary 22 members of cast and crew showed up.


Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, materialised in a pre-recorded interview from New York, where he has been appearing on Broadway, to talk about the ‘family’ (that is what they all call it) who will never be together again.

‘I still don’t think I’ve come to terms with it,’ admits the usually unflappable Rupert, 22, who plays Harry’s best friend Ron Weasley. ‘We finished a year ago, and I have to say, I have felt a bit lost without it; I didn’t know what to do with myself.


Awkward: Rupert Grint and Emma Watson said they worried about filming the kiss they shared in the last movie
Awkward: Rupert Grint and Emma Watson said they worried about filming the kiss they shared in the last movie

‘It has been such a constant part of my life, to suddenly have that go is quite sad. I am genuinely going to miss it. I’ll miss everyone.’

As it turned out, Rupert’s free ice-cream wasn’t the only parting memento. There was a strict ‘no props leaving the set’ policy at Harry Potter, but it seems that rules were broken for the leading actors.

Daniel reveals that he has two pairs of glasses — one from the first film and one from the seventh.

‘The ones from the first film are absolutely tiny now, but they are very sweet. They are all lens-less as well. There was rarely ever any glass in the actual glasses, because of filming problems with reflections.’

POTTED POTTER NO. 1:

Many of the cast had 'wand coaching' from a dancer to help them perfect their different magic wand moves.

Rupert took (‘Well, I kind of stole, I suppose’) the number off the Dursleys’ house — 4 Privet Drive — where the orphaned Harry was brought up by his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon.

‘That’s quite a nice thing to keep. And they did give me Dumbledore’s Deluminator [the opposite of a torch, it takes away light] at the end.’

The cast had their wands swiftly taken back as soon as filming was over ‘so they didn’t end up on eBay’ according to Warwick Davis who has two roles: Hogwarts’ Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook the Goblin.

But that did not stop some burrowing away a few of their favourite items. Even producer David Heyman admits he sneaked away the Time-Turner that Hogwarts’ headmaster Albus Dumbledore gave to Hermione.

Now, the whole world wants a little piece of the Harry Potter magic — and the extent to which they might be able to have it has floored Rupert.

Leavesden Studios, near Watford, Hertfordshire, where the films were shot, are opening a Harry Potter museum next year.

‘They said that they were going to make replicas of our dressing rooms, which is quite a weird thought. It’s kind of a special place to us. I’ve spent more time there than in my own home,’ says Rupert. He’s determined to find the positives, though. ‘To know that it is going to live on is great.’


Emotional: Emma Watson said the end of the Harry Potter films was 'devastating'
Emotional: Emma Watson said the end of the Harry Potter films was 'devastating'



So how are they coping post-Potter? All three main characters seem to have bitter-sweet experiences. They have all taken on other acting roles and are busy trying to forge careers away from Harry Potter. But they acknowledge that there is a gaping hole in their lives.

Emma encapsulates their situation succinctly. ‘Some days I feel relieved; some days, sad. I kind of swing like a pendulum between these different emotions. It was always going to be an adjustment. Before, I had people telling me where I needed to be, what they wanted me to do. My whole life was on schedule.’

The three admit they have all coped with fame in different ways.

KISSING HERMOINE? WHAT AN ORDEAL!

Emma Watson calls it the 'most anticipated kiss in history' - the moment when Hermoine gets to snog Ron Weasley after years of flirting.
But it doesn't sound romantic.
'No disrespect to Emma, who is obviously lovely, but I just couldn't imagine it,' says Rupert Grint.
'I got quite nervous about it the more I built it up in my head.
'Because I've known Emma since we were little kids, I thought it would feel weird.'
Emma adds: 'If you've grown up with someone who is literally like a sibling to you and are then put in a situation where you have to kiss them in a romantic sense, it's awkward.'
Director David Yates only told them about the scene the evening before: 'They totally committed to it, and it was charming... absolutely smashing.'

Daniel, 21, revealed last week that alcohol had become so much of a problem for him that he had decided to become teetotal.

‘I became so reliant on the stuff. There were a few years where I was so enamoured with the idea of living a famous person’s lifestyle, and that isn’t suited to me. As much as I would love to be a person who goes to parties, that doesn’t work for me.’

He stopped drinking last August.

Emma — the swot on and off camera — enrolled on a money-management course as soon as the serious cash started to roll in, determined to do things the ‘sensible’ way.

Rupert’s money management might have been more questionable than Emma’s, but you couldn’t exactly accuse him of hell-raising. The ice-cream van was one of his racier purchases. His latest acquisitions are some miniature donkeys to add to a menagerie that contains miniature pigs, hedgehogs and llamas.

Emma, naturally a shy person, has struggled with the attention, but has worked out a way of dealing with it.

‘I hate having bodyguards,’ she admits. ‘When we were younger, we used to hide from the people trying to keep an eye on us. Occasionally now people stop me, but I’d rather deal with that than not go out at all. That’d be tragic.’

Of the three, Daniel — for ever Harry Potter to a generation, whether he likes it or not — reflects with the most bafflement on some of the madness that has surrounded them. It seems he never did quite get used to it.


Expelliarmus: This poster promoted the 2007 film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Expelliarmus: This poster promoted the 2007 film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

‘When I arrived in Japan when I was 13, there were 5,000 people waiting at the airport, screaming. I bumped into a girl and I said, “Oh I’m sorry,” and she just fainted. That’s bizarre.

‘But the advantage of being 5ft 5in is that no one looks twice. If you are just a skinny guy in a crowd, it doesn’t attract too much attention. I don’t naturally have the frame and stature of an action hero, so doing things Harry did — like bursting out of the water surrounded by a ring of fire — was pretty special.

‘And the bond between me, Rupert and Emma will be pretty unbreakable because I don’t think anyone — except us — knows what it is like to go through all the craziness we have done over the past ten years.

‘Yes, I will miss them both very much and, yes, when I look back over the films I miss the old Harry, the little innocent boy he was. But I am so proud of the final film. In special effects, in every way, it has moved on so much.

‘I can’t even attempt to sum up what the role of Harry Potter has meant to me, but I can say I never took the opportunity to play him lightly.

POTTED POTTER NO. 2:

£4bn: Gross profit of series
588: Number of sets made for all the films
£45m: Amount Daniel Radcliffe is said to be worth

‘The fact you have to remember is that it is not because of me people are screaming at the premieres. Anybody who got this role would have had that level of mania surrounding them. I just got lucky with the part I fell into.’

He admits that appreciating the scale is difficult. ‘You don’t have a sense of how big it is when you are right in the centre of it. It’s sort of a case of not being able to see the wood for the trees.’

How astonishing it is that Daniel hadn’t read any of the Harry Potter books himself when he landed the part.

‘It’s something I like to think I’ve made up for in the years since, but I hadn’t read at all then,’ he admits, with a chuckle. ‘My parents read the first two books to me when I was eight or nine. I found reading myself boring, but I enjoyed having a book read to me.’

Nor, when he did read the books himself, did he have a burning desire to be Harry Potter.

His life sounded like a nightmare,’ Daniel recalls. ‘I thought: “God, poor kid.” After I got the part, though, I read them all back to back and became obsessed. I would charge around my room, having wand fights with nobody. It’s a pity I didn’t have a brother.’

Now the whole world seems to be a Harry Potter fan. As an actor, it must be odd to be talking about being part of such a phenomenon when you are only 21.

‘It’s very weird,’ he agrees. ‘I mean, when we were about 16, we all got given Outstanding Contribution to the Film Industry awards.’

Although they are polite about it, there is an acknowledgement that Harry Potter will hang round the necks of these three for years to come. Will it prove to be a poisoned chalice?

‘I think now I have to work twice as hard as most other actors my age to try to separate myself from this character,’ is how Daniel puts it.

But, buoyant with the awards he has won on Broadway, he is like any schoolboy who has walked out the gates for the final time — relishing the freedom.

  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is on general release next Friday, July 15.

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Tearful Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-stars give an emotional farewell at final film premiere

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Tearful Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-stars give an emotional farewell at final film premiere



By Sarah Fitzmaurice

Last updated at 11:30 PM on 7th July 2011




 
The crowds had been gathering for days, and the red carpet was ready and waiting for the cast of Harry Potter to premiere their final film.

And fans certainly were not left disappointed when Emma Watson arrived in Trafalgar Square looking simply magical.

The 21-year-old actress brought the glamour in a floor-length tiered Oscar De La Renta ruffled gown, a dress that made her look like a fairytale princess.

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Fairytale Princess: Emma Watson looked stunning in her Oscar De La Renta gown as she took to the red carpet
Fairytale princess: Emma Watson looked stunning in her Oscar De La Renta gown as she took to the red carpet


Leading lady: Emma Waton played to the crowd as she posed for pictures on the red carpet
Leading lady: Emma Waton played to the crowd as she posed for pictures on the red carpet
Leading lady: Emma Watson played to the crowd as she posed for pictures on the red carpet in Trafalgar Square



But her smiles didn't last long as Emma and many of her co-stars broke down while paying tribute to the final film in the franchise, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2.
The actress welled up as her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint thanked fans and each other.
As Rupert took his turn to speak, Emma couldn't contain her tears and the film's producer David Heyman offered her his shoulder to cry on.
Tearful: Emma couldn't help but break down as other cast members spoke about the film
Tearful: Emma couldn't help but break down as other cast members spoke about the film
As Rupert pays tribute to the author Emma can't help but break down in tears and is comforted by the film's producer, David Heyman
As Rupert pays tribute to JK Rowling, Emma is comforted by the film's producer, David Heyman
Touching scene: The tearful actress was also comforted by Rupert and she rested her head on his shoulder
Touching scene: The tearful actress was also comforted by Rupert and she rested her head on his shoulder
She clung onto him and in turn he gave her an affectionate kiss on the head, proving just how close the cast and crew members have become.
Earlier the scene was very different and shortly after Emma's arrival on the red carpet Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, appeared looking dapper in grey suit and appeared to be overwhelmed by the response of the crowd.
Final call: The three main stars of the Harry Potter films, pose together for the final time on the red carpet
Final call: The three main stars of the Harry Potter films, pose together for the final time on the red carpet
Setting the scene: Fans in Trafalgar Square could watch all the action live on a big screen and the famous trio also posed together on the top of the steps in full view of the crowds
Setting the scene: Fans in Trafalgar Square could watch all the action live on a big screen and the famous trio also posed together on the top of the steps in full view of the crowds






In demand: Emma posed for pictures in her ice blue gown while crowds watched on
In demand: Emma posed for pictures in her ice blue gown while crowds watched on

Speaking with his co-stars Daniel said: 'I don't think the end of the story happens tonight because each and every person who will see this film will carry this story with them through the rest of their lives.'

'A huge thank-you to all of you, first of all for giving me a job, and Jo for letting him give me a job.'

'Every opportunity I get from now on all goes down to the fact I got very, very lucky when I was eleven.'


Man of the moment: Daniel Radcliffe arrived on the red carpet after Emma to cheers by fans
Man of the moment: Daniel Radcliffe arrived on the red carpet after Emma to cheers by fans

Soaking it all in: Harry made his way up the stairs and seemed captivated by the sheer number of fans who had gathered in Trafalgar Sqaure
Soaking it all in: Harry made his way up the stairs and seemed captivated by the sheer number of fans who had gathered in Trafalgar Sqaure
Soaking it all in: Harry made his way up the stairs and seemed captivated by the sheer number of fans who had gathered in Trafalgar Sqaure

But Emma told him: You didn't 'get lucky' - you were and are the perfect Harry and will be forever.'

The actress broke down in tears as she said her thanks and was comforted by fellow cast members and by the author JK Rowling.

The third member of the wizarding trio Rupert Grint was the first cast member to arrive and fans were heard chanting his character's name 'Ron' in unison.

First arrivals: Rupert Grint was the first cast member to arrived followed shortly after by Tom Felton and his girlfriend Jade Olivia
First arrivals: Rupert Grint was the first cast member to arrived followed shortly after by Tom Felton and his girlfriend Jade Olivia
First arrivals: Rupert Grint was the first cast member to arrived followed shortly after by Tom Felton and his girlfriend Jade Olivia

It hasn't really sunk in: Rupert has said he can't really believe that the Harry Potter franchise is coming to an end
It hasn't really sunk in: Rupert has said he can't believe that the Harry Potter franchise has come to an end


Say cheese: Rupert's fans seemed desperate to get a snap of him and he obliged
Say cheese: Rupert's fans seemed desperate to get a snap of him and he was happy to oblige

Rupert was also feeling emotional but thanked the author for what she had done 'for ginger people'.

The actor, who plays Ron Weasley arrived on the red carpet first and was followed by a bronzed Tom Felton and his beautiful girlfriend Jade Olivia who wowed in a flowing white gown.

As Rupert took in the screaming crowds, many of whom have travelled from around the globe to be part of the magic tonight he spoke about how he was feeling now the franchise has come to and end.








The woman who started it all: Jk Rowling was feeling floral as she took to the red carpet in a green gown with pink flowers for the final premiere of Harry Potter
The woman who started it all: JK Rowling was feeling floral as she took to the red carpet in a green gown with pink flowers for the final premiere of Harry Potter
Laughter and tears: The author also became extremely emotional as Emma's was torn between shedding a tear and laughing
Laughter and tears: The author also became extremely emotional as Emma's was torn between shedding a tear and laughing
Speaking to the BBC he said: 'It's hard to really believe. It hasn't really sunk in. It's unreal. It's so overwhelming. It's really strange.'
He added:'These last few months I've been in a bit of denial, I think, accepting the fact that it really is over. When I saw the posters in capital letters, "It all ends", it really does imprint that on the mind. I will miss this. It's been amazing.'
Stellar lineup: Alan Rickman
Stellar lineup: Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall made their way down the red carpet
Stellar line-up: Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall made their way down the red carpet
Evanna Lynch who plays Luna Lovegood and Clemence Posy opted for short white dresses with the French actress opting for a ruffled number with a black waistband while Evanna wore lace.
Matt Lewis who plays Neville Longbottom looked extremely dapper in a smart three piece suit as he posed with his stunning blonde girlfriend.


Final call: Evanna Lynch looked looked great in a short cream dress and Matt Lewis was looking dapper
Final call: Evanna Lynch looked looked great in a short cream dress and Matt Lewis was looking dapper
Final call: Evanna Lynch looked looked great in a short cream dress and Matt Lewis was looking dapper


Fashion forward: Clemency Posy and Helena Bonham Carter stepped out in two very different looks
Fashion forward: Clemency Posy and Helena Bonham Carter stepped out in two very different looks
Fashion forward: Clemency Posy and Helena Bonham Carter stepped out in two very different looks


Red carpet veterans: Helen McRory Michael Gambon and Julie Walters
Red carpet veterans: Michael Gambon
Red carpet veterans: Helen McRory Michael Gambon and Julie Walters

Red carpet veterans: Helen McRory Michael Gambon and Julie Walters

And it wasn't just the moment for the young ones, the film's senior actress and actors were also in high demand on the red carpet.

Ralph Fiennes charmed the crowds couldn’t have appeared less threatening, a stark contrast to his terrifying on-screen character Voldermort.

Helen McRory looked stunning in scarlet while Michael Gambon and Julie Walters showed off their skills interacting with the crowd.


Fans gather in Trafalgar Square for the world premiere of Harry Potter
Potter Pandemonium: Trafalgar Square has turned into camp Potter with thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the stars of the film


Dynamic duo: James Phelps and Oliver Phelps who play the Weasley twins strike a pose for the cameras
Dynamic duo: James Phelps and Oliver Phelps who play the Weasley twins strike a pose for the cameras


Pleased fans: Tom, who plays Harry's arch-nemesis Draco Malfoy pleased screaming girls by signing autographs
Pleased fans: Tom, who plays Harry's arch-nemesis Draco Malfoy pleased screaming girls by signing autographs
Proud brood: Warwick Davis and his family walk the red carpet
Proud brood: Warwick Davis and his family walk the red carpet
And there was no shortage of celebrity fans in attendance on the red carpet either.
The Saturdays Mollie King looked stunning as she arrived in a short dress with a flowing train.
The singer was joined by sisters Peaches and PIxie Geldof who were also dressed to impress for the occasion.
Footballer john terry and his wife Toni were all smiles as they made their way into the film.
Getting into character: Fans dressed up as their famous characters here Ellie Coote, 15, from Oxford, dressed as Professor Dumbledore clutches a book under an umbrella in the rain
Getting into character: Fans dressed up as their famous characters here Ellie Coote, 15, from Oxford, dressed as Professor Dumbledore clutches a book under an umbrella in the rain
Wet weather: Fans weren't put off by the rain and many queued without umbrellas to ensure they did not loose their spot
Wet weather: Fans weren't put off by the rain and many queued without umbrellas to ensure they did not lose their spot
Guy Ritchie was also in Trafalgar Square with his pregnant girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley.
Fans of the Potter franchise have been camped out in Trafalgar Square for days and many got into character for the final send off.
Last night many members of the cast had gathered for a photocall and once again Emma Watson had wowed in a super short black dress.
Female fans: Pixie and Peaches Geldof arrived at the same time as Mollie King from The Saturdays
Female fans: Pixie and Peaches Geldof arrived at the same time as Mollie King from The Saturdays
Female fans: Pixie and Peaches Geldof arrived at the same time as Mollie King from The Saturdays

Female fans: Pixie and Peaches Geldof arrived at the same time as Mollie King from The Saturdays
The former Burberry model has said she felt under pressure to make sure it was worth waiting for.
She said: ‘We've been building tension to this moment for like eight movies.

Happy families: John and Toni Terri and Guy Ritchie and his pregnant girlfriend Jacqui, who was showing off her baby bump seemed excited before the film
Happy families: John and Toni Terri and Guy Ritchie and his pregnant girlfriend Jacqui, who was showing off her baby bump seemed excited before the film
Happy families: John and Toni Terri and Guy Ritchie and his pregnant girlfriend Jacqui, who was showing off her baby bump seemed excited before the film
‘We were like, “People have been really waiting for this moment, and we have really got to pull this off.” And I was like “yes, I know. What are we going to do?”’
But she admitted that she thinks that she and her co-star ‘did alright’ on the smooching front.

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