United Kingdom, Sept. 23 -- Emma Watson believes giving up acting has made her relationships with other people "better".

The 35-year-old star - who shot to fame playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movie series when she was just 10 years old - hasn't appeared on the big screen since 2019's Little Women and she feels happier and healthier than ever because she's not having to worry too much about her public persona anymore.

She told Hollywood Authentic: "I am maybe the happiest and healthiest I've ever been. I think what's interesting about being an actor is, there's a tendency to sort of fracture yourself into multiple personalities.

"I'm not just talking about the roles you play, but having the weight of a public persona, that...