Emma Watson Hated Kissing Ron Weasley | Friday Night With Jonathan Ross

In an exclusive TV interview, Emma Watson says she hated her long-anticipated screen kiss with fellow Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint: ""I pounced on him, I was so desperate to get it over with."
ORIGINAL BROADCAST DATE: 3 July 2009
Series 16, Episode 22
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[@OmniphonProductions]

I love that he _twice_ drew attention to her academic achievements...and particularly that he _ended_ the interview on that note.

[@AshleySmith19912]

Jonathan Ross is a true gentleman.

[@OmniphonProductions]

@@AshleySmith19912 Clearly! The world...and particularly the world of media...needs more like him.

[@allison3852]

@@AshleySmith19912 he funny

[@cesarchumbiauca9094]

That's important.

[@kevinscheuller4429]

Jonathan Woss has a bit of the Elmer Fudd fing going on. He makes up foe it wiff ‘is charm.

[@ArnoldVeeman]

A rare case of professionalism, this interviewer. Hats off

[@allison3852]

what is she up too now

[@MeelisMatt]

deepfake por...@@allison3852

[@SovereignStatesman]

I don't think so; she's obviously nervous and flustered, and he's badgering her and pushing her with rapid-fire questions, rather than making her feel comfortable and giving her a chance to answer them; I even had to check my player to make sure it was normal speed, not fast motion. Seriously, any lulls can be worked out in editing; there's no need to push a guest like that. People tune in to see the celeb, not the third degree.

[@perssontm1628]

@@SovereignStatesman There is a schedule they have to go after. But this interviewer is one of the best ones there have ever been. Didn't cross any lines, didn't push on any subject she didn't want to elaborate in and didn't even compliment her appearance since she probably hears that all the time. Also gave simple and interesting questions. If you think this interviewer was bad I don't want to know your reaction to other interviews lol.

[@jazzcatgirl1]

He is such a gentleman at interviews. He could have been a pusher who asked for the tea on her bf at the time or treated her like being in movies will be the best thing to happen to her, but when she didnt share more on the bf he moved right on to the next topic and he sincerely congratulated her on her studies outside of Harry Potter knowing how much her studies meant to her. I knew I've always liked him for a reason beyond just being funny.

[@leonidas7692]

Ross and Norton are two class acts for me.

[@mattd7828]

A gentleman indeed, but (and pardon my cynicism here) emphasizing the boyfriend also felt a bit planned (either by her management or Ross's) as a reasonable way to tell her crazier fans to back off and discourage them from trying even harder to "impress" her with new chat up lines.

[@EliteC64]

He always stand at his window at the tv studio and eaces and greets the audience members as they line up, always.

[@QuintinMassey]

Just watched this for the first time in 2022 and was so relieved to see someone be a gentleman through and through. I can't speak for the rest of his career but if it's anything like what I just saw, I'm sure it was stellar.

[@reginaldgilmore5882]

I love Ms Watson

[@nethmalperera3681]

I have a lot of respect for the interviewer, he treated Emma with respect. Can’t find people like him today.

[@explorer4734]

It’s Jonathan Ross a well known interviewer who still does loads of shows, interviews etc you can literally watch the guy like 90 times a day

[@ompatel8988]

Especially since Emma Watson was a woman that was heavily sexualized. Paparazzi took a photo under her shirt on her 18th birthday. It’s disgusting.

[@TheJoshtheboss]

@@explorer4734 This is his double Johnathan Woss

[@stillamsyeu]

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@_Beau2005_]

Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, James Corden, Graham Norton show...

[@samirmuhammad1781]

everyone is probably saying this. but she is the true Hermione. having A's while filming movies for 10 years and still being able to focus on school.

[@DVAFP]

id give her an A

[@eeez9260]

@@DVAFP what?

[@kooshamokhbery3581]

That’s bloody insane, wow. So incredible. For 10 years she basically acted, and studied lol. And I’m stressed about balancing work and 2 classes lmao

[@beeline717171]

@korrok lol

[@Murgatroydian]

She used a time turner.

[@lisaeadesauthorandartist]

I genuinely love the comments on her education and congratulating her on her hard work outside of acting.

[@v-town1980]

Too bad she's a misandrist.

[@AshleySmith19912]

@@v-town1980 What does that mean?

[@Ariadne4]

@@v-town1980 she literally advocated for men's rights too. Just because she stands up for equality doesn't mean she is a misandrist. She only hates men who deserve to be hated

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

That's one level-headed and clever young lady. I wish her the best of life and happiness.

[@chimneysweep0754]

She seems so lovely. And the interviewer was so respectful and kind to her.

[@janekennaway8008]

Lovely? What about her non allegiance to the mother of her career. JK Rowling.

[@johan.ohgren]

@@janekennaway8008 She´s an actress. She owes no loyalty to Rowling.

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

Perv. They have to cancel him like yesterday.. 🙄 staring at her vagina all the time.. 🙄 embarassing.

[@zoeherriot]

@@janekennaway8008 why would it be desirable to stand behind someone that has such bad ideas?

[@madmike987655]

@@janekennaway8008 Non allegiance? Grow up Jane.

[@MirridonOnslaught]

It was really wholesome to see an interview dig in a little bit of off screen life in a relatable way. To many interview questions draw into parts of peoples lives that may not matter.

[@emmawatson9006]

Thanks dear 😘

[@jobr380]

Seeing all the creepy bits where late night hosts crossed the line on young women it is so great to see good examples indeed do exist

[@jackwhitbread4583]

Not just late night hosts, there was newspaper in the UK that actually had a countdown to Emma's 16th birthday. So creepy and disgusting

[@NightinGal89]

Is 16 legal age in the UK???

[@edenbreckhouse]

She's 31 - hardly a young woman.

[@MrSham3less]

@@edenbreckhouse Lmfao bruh...

[@CasualBMX94]

@@edenbreckhouse she wasn't 31 in 2009

[@HankJr.]

I cannot believe it’s been over 10 years since the last movie came out, 20 years since it all started. The return to Hogwarts special has me rewatching all the films presumably like many others are and it’s making me greatly miss my childhood. My mother had taken me to this small single screen theater to see the first one and it became our thing to go and watch them all together in that theater as they came out. Childhood memories that I wish I could relive. Kind of ruined it though when on vacation I begged to go out with the others who were planning to see the Order of The Phoenix as it had just released. My mother wanted me to wait until we got back but impatient 13 year old me at the time didn’t want to wait and was so excited as I loved Harry Potter just so much. She reluctantly let me go and off I went. Felt real guilty for that as I grew older and realized how much those trips to the theater meant to her and me as well.

[@spellbinder7036]

It's okay man I'm the same way! Lol besides order of the Phoenix wasn't the best one anyways

[@emmawatson2535]

Thanks for the endless love and support you have constantly shown me I'm forever grateful, I really appreciate your unconditional love towards me..Where are you watching from?

[@allison3852]

@@spellbinder7036 i only saw harry potter death hollows part 2

[@cesarchumbiauca9094]

Good story. It’s making me greatly miss my childhood, too.

[@SehajSingh94]

Don't worry, we've all been there. You still got to watch the others with her, including the ones after! Me and mum watched all 8 when DHP2 came out. But she still swore at me for watching a Marvel movie without her 😅 sometimes it has to be done, we get excited. Remember all the films you shared rather than the ones you didn't

[@lucu01]

Yep, Ross handled that so well like an interested and concerned adult, great to watch, she is such a lovely person

[@davidsmith7653]

I'm 62 and I love the Harry Potter movies. I watch them all over again every few years when I've forgotten enough, which isn't hard for me. It's really hard to imagine those films with any other actors. I think the casting was impeccable.

[@TheFlyingZulu]

I agree! Something funny to note is they were having such a tough time finding a Harry Potter actor they actually considered using the actor that played Draco. That would have been a strange toss up right? haha.

[@edwardknoch4987]

I'm 68 and I'm right there with ha! Or course, age is a number on a calendar, but it is also SO much a state of mind! The mirror tells me one thing, but in my innermost self, I truly haven't change much, in terms of attitude and feeling, since my early 20s.

[@davidsmith7653]

@@edwardknoch4987 I agree. Although it's hard to notice slow changes over a long period I don't feel my core principles have really changed since I was a kid. I still like the music and humour and ethics I always did. I don't think I've turned into a grumpy old man but I'd rather get other people's opinions on that than my own.

[@FyL43]

it's quite easy for Harry Potter i think

[@salohy-eh4wc]

U’re so cool

[@zacbrooke9406]

Emma "there's millions of girls out there who would chop their left arm off to kiss him" Me "there's millions of boys out there who would chop their left arm off to kiss you as well"

[@rheegret8405]

Probably girls too.

[@uvmedia2550]

@@rheegret8405 not probably definitely.. In my head anyway

[@rheegret8405]

@@uvmedia2550 :3

[@rhaenyralikesyoutube6289]

Yeah...not me. I'd kiss Tom/Draco instead since he's more my type. 😂

[@sajithks97]

Chop their hands off? You mean simps?

[@stevehuggett2098]

Emma Watson, clearly very intelligent, seems such a lovely, sweet, well considered young lady. Having watched her grow up in this series of movies, is like watching my own daughter finding her way in the world. Her family must be so proud of her; I am, and the only thing WE have common to us both, is birthplace. God bless you Emma, may you have a long, very happy, healthy and successful life. You are so beautiful, and in so many ways.

[@liliantan2379]

Emma is a good name.

[@jawaadsaleem5382]

the beautiful thing here is that Emma, Dan and Rupert felt like our family so you can really see Jon talking to Emma like his little daughter. It's the one cast that's got the whole UK backing them as a family. That's what Harry Potter and the cast mean to us.

[@highlyfocusedmostefficient4942]

First change your name then put your thoughts on N*de people's like emma

[@jacksquadreturns7827]

Bruh emma kissed Dan like an animal then says that kissing Rupert was horrifying lmao.

[@jawaadsaleem5382]

@@jacksquadreturns7827 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emmawatson9006]

Thanks dear 😘

[@Mazzy_Arts]

Are you the real Emma? ​@@emmawatson9006

[@jamesbluntirules]

Seen the "it was like incest" grab multiple times, but glad I got to see the full interview. Credit to Jonathan not going for the gossip headline re: her boyfriend and asking about her studies. Treated her like a human being which is something you don't always see with public figures.

[@davidkeenan5642]

In defence of incest, it is a game the whole family can play!

[@prathapkutty7407]

Lmao what's with that thumbnail 😂?

[@lekobaye5989]

I'm not used to watch this kind of shows but wow no fake / forced laughs, not loudy, host seems respectful and doesn't push. I don't know if it's still on air but could've been something to watch a couple of years ago.

[@khanshifullah9810]

Kissing is something which is purely psychological. Every kiss is different then other even with the same person. It's angelic

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

I like how she gracefully implied through not giving more details that her personal life isn't any of our business.

[@chelsey1087]

She is absolutely gorgeous

[@kepler186f4]

What a great interview!

[@janetclaireSays]

Great interview!

[@ddunning6207]

Great interview! She's such a great young lady.

[@chilli8011]

She is so beautiful, so talented and the universe knew she was destined for stardom

[@martinhenchcliff4833]

Fantastic interview

[@soundaryasivakumar496]

Love how Sandra Bullock is watching her all proud and all

[@emattdat10]

And Benny too

[@garrykennedy5484]

Emma has turned into such a beautiful young woman. I figured she would, but wow. Beyond what I thought. Such a picture of beauty and poise and cuteness on top of it all. Just love her. She's going to be even more lovely as she matures. Hope she doesn't get too caught up in the Hollywood crap out there.

[@elysepezo9680]

You realise this was filmed more than ten years ago, do you ?

[@Aleksandra-it5xg]

She's Hermione in real life! ;D She studied during filming and she got straight A's. While making Harry Potter she was going to school and she remembers that "mixed" time as... I'm quoting: "I was always working but it was exciting and fun". She misses school a lot, so she's going to university and she want to have more choices of courses with different specialties. Bummer that Time-Turner doesn't exist in real life :P

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Such a fascinating journey, especially seeing you grow up on screen. The library scene looks intense! Kudos to you and the entire cast for bringing the magic to life. 🎬✨

[@privacyghost]

Sweet interview

[@amberhyland]

Love that he didn't pry after the relationship question

[@rachelstadler7991]

What a mature, sweet-hearted young lady.

[@senseispud2197]

Johnathan Ross is one of my favourite interviews, and this is one of the best examples. Can get someone talking, get laughs going if the interviewer isn't getting many, and is always, consistently, respectful. A lot of other late night show hosts would have been much more weird and creepy when it came to asking about boys, but he keeps it cool.

[@katienovak8246]

Can I just say how perfect her Belle hair, make up, glamours outfit, and pose are?!

[@planetmayhem2012]

@8:56 if anyone's wondering when the topic of kissing starts

[@Music-jj2em]

Wow brilliant interview, super professional ❤

[@allison3852]

he was funny

[@fionanicolson2021]

Fantastic interview, felt very natural & everyone seemed so happy for Emma.

[@mike8055]

Her accent is to die for.

[@Nicole-kt5qf]

Host: he's grown a bit Emma: a little bit Me: 😆 🤣

[@ScottMartinD]

She seems sick & tired of Harry Potter questions, but polite about it.

[@DensilGrant]

I'm sick and tired of her

[@ScottMartinD]

@@DensilGrant Then find someone else to stalk.

[@Lupin788]

This interview was from 2009, when she was promoting the 6th Harry Potter film so I think she was fine with the questions. She might have been tired in general since press junkets for HP films take them around the world in the span of a few weeks. At the time of this interview, the movie was 4 days away from premiering in London.

[@Leeohlin89]

Nah it’s just certain questions. Her other interviews are delightful

[@maxlurya4227]

Yeah, I'm sure Steve Jobs got tired of questions about Apple, too.

[@danielaruthstoll3430]

I like how sweet and non-creepy the interviewer is.

[@russellmarsden6316]

Good interviewer/host!

[@Martin1519]

This just goes to show that even Celebrities can make it into the friend zone!

[@senguptasayn]

She comes across as very grounded. Very impressive.

[@allison3852]

he funny

[@davel9514]

@@allison3852 you no speak the english well?

[@popeye101b]

Fantastic interview, respect to Jonathon for respecting a young lady and I'm deeply impressed by Emma Watson, intelligence, lovable and a beautiful young lady, one to watch out for on the screen or replacing Rachael Riley on countdown :-)

[@Artimes.]

you can totally tell this is not 1 year ago lol, the vibe is so different and people are actually "decent" with there interviews. Miss the old talk shows like this.

[@daddykoolest]

She’s grown into a wonderfully intelligent, articulate and beautiful young lady. I can’t believe we’ve watched her grow up on screen. Most of us feel like her big brothers.

[@itsmesandman]

Feel like her big brother?? 🤣🤣.. speak for urself

[@Mike-gd4zd]

Get a grip. She's a middle-upper classed, privately educated, woke activist of the most vehement type. She loves the media clout of evangelising on social justice issues that don't remotely affect her, in efforts to improve her brand image. The absolute twaddle from this wooden actress is plain for many to see.

[@twells138]

@@Mike-gd4zd Very true. Look at how grateful she is toward the women who made all of her wealth possible. Her views on this are insufferable.

[@robert4039]

@Mike Totally agree Mike. The sycophantic, simping comments on this video are ridiculous lol. She’s from two lawyer parents and went to Dragon on to Brown. She is well spoken and has refined manners and that is laudable but the rest is the same trite nonsense. And it’s not “hating” to say that. I don’t hate that girl - I don’t even know her and never will - but it’s just calling it for the reality.

[@uklie01]

@@twells138 Just wanted to say the same!

[@fasin9424]

You know what they say no one can be pretty and smart at the same time. she is a living example of smart and pretty. she is just perfect

[@johan.ohgren]

Who said such a stupid thing?

[@jackwhitbread4583]

@@johan.ohgren plenty of people!! Guys are always shocked to learn of my 146 IQ because they just don't believe a woman can be intelligent and attractive

[@johan.ohgren]

@@jackwhitbread4583 Jack Whitbread doesn´t sound like a woman, maybe that´s your issue??:D

[@fasin9424]

@@johan.ohgren A lot of people

[@matthewkeating6970]

great vid

[@theplanetruth]

The audio books with Jim Dale are a MUST.

[@AAm942]

She is sooooo Pretty

[@zm0charoblox46]

Can we appreciate how confident Emma is

[@myshepspud1]

She is just gorgeous and it's mostly her poise and personality.

[@shadmanbishal1333]

I found out Mr. Ross very cool from the perspective of his interviewing style. It represents a lot of focus on the actual facts for which Emma was there. No other distractions. Nice

[@markdezii]

She is such a sweetheart! Love her! Excellent interviewer.

[@eddiejohnson3458]

to me it would not be the same movies without those 3 actors i started watching them when they came out with my oldest niece mid 30's now and i watch them at least once a year if not more it's like a tradition with me now

[@rahil7118]

Oh my god he voice is just so spectacular✨

[@jeffreybabor2585]

RIP Robbie Coltrane was great in every role and 🗝️ key to Harry Potter success Emma looks great 👍

[@brentcowell5776]

she is such a lovely actress not only in skill but looks n brains!!!

[@Aieshoo]

She is such a great role model.

[@ruinedheels]

She genuinely really is the smartest witch for her age.

[@TheRowlandstone73]

Jonathan's brilliant and tactful here, but I must admit, at 5:40 I thought he was going to say, "Do they use that as a kind of way of trying to get into your knickers?" 😅

[@porudoryu]

She really is Hermione. Imagine taking up multiple courses at once. She must've been using that Timewachamakallit from Book 3? We rarely see a celeb who prioritizes education and higher learning over a heap loads of gold-pressed latinum inside Gringotts. I really admire this lady.

[@meandi5956]

All A's in exams with that level of fame. She deserves the congrats 👏

[@krystalabella127]

The fact that Emma mentions playing a role in the future remaking of Harry Potter and now we have the announcement from HBO

[@twstf8905]

Hahaha Dame Judy Dench 🤣

[@RobRoyR8R]

She is a natural beauty, and she seems to be smart.

[@davidthirugnanakumar7888]

Not seem, she is smart

[@celina4166]

I love her voice and her accent😻

[@ashleyquynhtrangjjjjjjang2002]

I just feel so pleased while watching, Emma being so mature, smart and sweet, Jonathan being so gentleman, friendly and respectful ❤

[@kathrin-mariasamarrastehle6538]

Thank you😁

[@fw1421]

Emma’s such a wonderful young lady. Amazing actress.

[@JENNAORTEGA465]

She's okay 👍

[@thelolguy007]

Amazing movies. Classic’s. What an accomplishment for her and the rest of the cast 👏👏👏

[@coolmacatrain9434]

They'd all be languishing in obscurity if it wasn't for J. K. Rowling

[@ardademir7054]

9:13 "the worst thing she can say is no"

[@kevinthunder3375]

She grew into an amazing woman. Emma, you were my first crush growing up. Beautiful.

[@filipaoliveira1673]

I love her so much

[@satan00069]

3:55 said like a true Hermione.

[@kauigirl808]

Omg over 10 years ago. I feel old lol

[@olivermorgan9479]

Jonathan, I hope you will interview cast members Friday m Heartstopper (Kit Cnnr, Joe Locke, etc.).

[@taylormcpherson3736]

I was actually thinking about a Harry Potter remake the other day for some reason, and it would be amazing to see the actors come back and play different characters. I can imagine Emma Watson as Professor McGonagall.

[@allison3852]

i see it on tv alot

[@taylormcpherson3736]

@@allison3852 What, the remake, or the actors playing different characters?

[@LaurinaHawks]

If you are in a hurry and lured by the click bait title, move to 09:40.

[@user-zh9jx3si3r]

what an inspiration - straight A's while filming. the truest Hermione there ever will be! also, he's a wonderful host!

[@StephenFurey-ev4le]

Beauty and the beast,perks of being a wallflower,she's a magnificent actress

[@berniemiller4704]

She is very kind.

[@palestinabaddie]

😍

[@sitbone3]

Ended up going to Brown university and played on the field hockey team.

[@mitchellbooth8435]

I was on set for the PoA as an extra for a scene, one of the extras was considered the replacement for emma if she left as she had planned too.

[@vampiregoat69]

She sounds like a real sweetheart

[@chelsey1087]

She’s so kind, I love her

[@jonasaprea6338]

Beautiful, rich, and she's a genius

[@Derek2k]

Facts

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

Lmao, no she is not a genius

[@tearsien]

@@KneeJerkReactions13 how do u know

[@tepthidagingsumrong8704]

@@KneeJerkReactions13 at least she’s smarter than u

[@darraghcollins1374]

@@KneeJerkReactions13 well she’s smart af. College graduate in English literature

[@williamhopkins4162]

I love the accent and shoes!!

[@gracebateman777]

Respectful clean interview 👏

[@LadyFromVulcan]

Wow. She IS Hermione - but with better social skills ;) and even more beautiful than I imagined her when reading the novels.

[@Rikitikisiki]

Has she ever in an interview mentioned the time she kissed Daniel? It's always "that kiss with Ron was horrible", but never mentioned the kiss with Harry.

[@Iamw0bbly]

"Transition moments in videos are the worst time to pause" *tell that to the thumbnail*

[@cat_9097]

I love Emma Watson SOOOOO much so I loved watching this!!!! ❤❤❤ (Sorry that I'm a year late)

[@2013venjix]

She was like.... "smooches" Ok, It's done, let's move on.

[@Philip-hv2kc]

😂I noticed Sandra Bullock on the couch also watching and smiling . And before she had the cosmetic surgery.

[@LeagueRandomPlayer]

she is just perfect (to the eyes) i dont know her cant go any further

[@nagylevi3827]

You know, the contrast between this little interview and the myriad of dialogs I've seen in American talk shows is simply astonishing. For one, the interviewer doesn't lord over the guest or interrupt her simply to showcase his bland witticism. I'm sure it's not a rule, but British talk shows seem to be more... polite, for lack of a better expression.

[@emmawatson9006]

Thanks dear 😘

[@Rowlph8888]

Yes, generally to an extent, you can generalise about the national Character. In the US the unspoken rule is to be Extrovert, with a confidence bordering on brashness and project the impression of success, even when insecure (not for everyone, but a general rule of thumb).In Britain, the predisposition is to be modest and polite, initially reserved and thoughtful. In many situations, you would probably have most Americans jumping in to a situation and if they are highly skilled they will swim well, whereas the Brit is more likely to observe 1st and then make less progress initially, but maggots won't crash and burn.Ultimately, the Brit will organically grow into this situation, with less artificiality, intensity and vulnerability to the atmosphere. Here is a perfect case in point, very natural, organically growing conversation, without pretension or insecurity.If Jonathan cracks jokes, it's because he's just predisposed, as British men often tease women they are attracted to, which isn't always very effective 🤣 The US talk show host is doing it in a deliberate sense, consciously aware of ratings and his own image