Emma Watson admitted to feeling uncomfortable after offering to pay for a date’s dinner
The actress, speaking on International Women’s Day yesterday, called on females to be chivalrous too while speaking to Greg James at Facebook’s London offices.
The 24-year-old UN Ambassador, who had taken the man in question to her favourite restaurant when the incident happened, explained: “It was really awkward and uncomfortable. I’m sure he would say he was a feminist but he was just like, ooh, I’m not really sure about this, it’s making him feel a bit tetchy.
“The cool thing was that we were both willing to have the conversation about why it was awkward, or why it was uncomfortable.”
The star, who is famous for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, kept her look casual for the event after teaming a checked shirt with plain culottes.
The actress made the confession while speaking on International Women’s Day yesterday
The UN Ambassador called on females to be chivalrous too
Emma added: “I chose the restaurant because it’s my favourite. I would love to pay, but next time, you choose the place and you pay, or whatever it is. The key is chivalry should be consensual.”
During her Q&A, the British beauty also spoke out about a hoax website threatening to release nude photos of her.
“I knew the pictures didn’t exist, but I think a lot of people that were close to me knew gender equality was an issue but didn’t think it was that urgent.
“And then when they saw that the minute I stood up talking about women’s rights I was immediately threatened, I think they were really shocked, my brother was particularly upset.”
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Emma launched her HeForShe campaign last year to address gender inequality
Emma’s comments came just hours after she was keen for everyone to see exactly what Matthew Lewis looks like nowadays – and it’s worlds away from his Harry Potter character Neville Longbottom.
The model posted a photo of him dressed as a soldier in new BBC3 show Bluestone 42, and was full of praise for her former co-star.
