Emma Watson graced the red carpet at the star-studded opening night gala for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. The event, hosted by founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, marked a rare public appearance for the 36-year-old actress.
Watson looked striking in a black velvet minidress adorned with floral embroidery, complemented by matching heels. Inside the gala, she was seen mingling with fellow attendees including Cynthia Erivo, Lilly Singh, and Janelle Monae.
Erivo, 39, also made a fashion statement in a strapless black velvet gown with a voluminous skirt. The opening night gala drew a host of notable figures, including Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, and Katy Perry, ahead of the museum's public debut on Tuesday. The museum is located on a 300,000-square-foot campus in Exposition Park.
This appearance follows Watson's recent presence at the Venice Film Festival and a holiday in Saint-Tropez, France. Earlier in the summer, she was reportedly seen enjoying a date in Oxford.
Meanwhile, the father of the actress who played Hermione Granger for ten years in the Harry Potter film series, Chris Watson, has spoken about the potential impact of fame on children. As filming begins for the new HBO Harry Potter TV series, he shared his perspective on keeping his daughter grounded during her rise to stardom. The new cast for the series includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stout as Ron.
Filming for the HBO series commenced in June in France, with reports suggesting a recreation of Hagrid's iconic line, "You're a wizard, Harry!" on the Île de Sein off the coast of Brittany.