The Unusual Incident of Emma Watson and Another Harry Potter Co-star Facing Similar Court Suspensions on the Same Day
In an unexpected turn of events, two beloved Harry Potter stars, Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker, faced driving bans in 2025 due to speeding offences committed in 2024. Both actresses were caught exceeding speed limits in different locations, with Watson being caught driving at 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford, and Wanamaker driving at 46 mph in a 40 mph zone on the M4 in Newbury, Berkshire.
Prior to these incidents, both Watson and Wanamaker already had nine points on their driving licenses, leading to the addition of three points from these offences and resulting in automatic six-month driving bans for each. They were both fined £1,044 by the High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court, with the bans and fines imposed on the same day in July 2025. Interestingly, neither actress attended their respective hearings.
Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in all eight Harry Potter films, also made a memorable appearance as Madame Hooch in The Sorcerer's Stone. Watson, who has kept a low profile in recent years, stepped away from acting and has since expressed feeling a sense of having her own voice and creative space.
Zoe Wanamaker, who played Madame Hooch in The Sorcerer's Stone and instructed Hogwarts students on how to fly on broomsticks, was limited to just one role in the Harry Potter series. Neither Watson's nor Wanamaker's representatives have commented on the court's decisions regarding their driving bans, as of this writing.
The Harry Potter franchise, which includes all eight films, is now streamable with an HBO Max subscription. Despite the recent legal issues, both Watson and Wanamaker continue to be cherished for their roles in the series. The fun hijinks that took place on the set of the Harry Potter series, involving cast members Maggie Smith and Richard Harris, serve as a reminder of the lighter side of the magical world that was brought to life by the talented cast and crew.
Daily entertainment segments might feature a daily blend of news about Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker, as their lives have taken an unexpected turn. In movies-and-tv news, both actresses, who played significant roles in the Harry Potter series, faced automatic six-month driving bans due to speeding offences in 2024, putting a spotlight on celebrities' driving records.
