Emma Watson looks pretty as a princess as she casts a spell at the LA premiere of Beauty and the Beast
The former Harry Potter star was joined by co-stars and a host of A-list celebs
EMMA Watson proved she doesn’t need a ballgown to steal the show as she cut a stylish figure at the Beauty and the Beast premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday.
The actress – who plays the lead role of Belle in the live action version of the animated classic – looked stunning as she joined her co-stars Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
Emma, 26, opted for a plunging strapless jumpsuit accessorised with only a large gold rose on her hip and a chic WWAKE earring.
The former Harry Potter actress was seen posing alongside co-star Dan Stevens, who looked dapper as ever.
The Downton Abbey star – who plays the Beast and the prince – cut a sharp figure on the red carpet.
Celine Dion, John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen, Matt Damon, Toni Braxtion and Javier Bardem were also at the red carpet event.
As a dedicated feminist and activist, Emma has been forced to defend the classic fairy tale’s storyline – after some accused it of being about someone with Stockholm Syndrome.
Stockholm Syndrome is a phenomena in which kidnap victims fall for and develop a kinship with their captors.
However, Emma rubbished the claims and told Entertainment Weekly: “Belle actively argues and disagrees with him constantly.”
She added: “She has none of the characteristics of someone with Stockholm syndrome because she keeps her independence; she keeps that freedom of thought.”
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