Emma Watson stopped acting, Daniel Radcliffe struggled because of his early fame, after more than 20 years of playing the “Harry Potter” series.

“Harry Porter” (2001-2011) is a film series based on the fantasy novel of the same name by British writer JK Rowling. The eight films have a total box office revenue of 7.7 billion USD and received 12 Oscar nominations. After its release, the film became a global cultural icon, bringing the names of child stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson to prominence.

Daniel Radcliffe (goes Harry Potter)

The main role in the series helped Daniel Radcliffe gain attention. The actor was commented by the audience “as if he stepped out of a story” with his jagged hair, round glasses, and determined eyes. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actor currently owns a fortune of about 110 million USD and is one of the most successful artists in England over the past 20 years. However, money and fame caused Radcliffe to encounter many problems throughout his adulthood. After the series ended in 2011, the actor tried many roles to escape the shadow of his old success. In March, Radcliffe’s representative confirmed to PageSix that the actor and his girlfriend Erin Darke are expecting their first child after 10 years of love. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Emma Watson (vai Hermione Granger)

Emma Watson first played Hermione at age 11. She creates sympathy for the audience with her alertness and intelligence, similar to JK Rowling’s description in the novel. After more than 10 years with the brand, the star continues to make her mark in a number of movies such as “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) and “Beauty and the Beast” (2017). The 33-year-old actor stopped acting for the past 5 years because he felt constrained and unable to be creative. According to statistics from Heat magazine, she currently owns assets of about 80 million USD. The actress spends a lot of time on social activities as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Women’s Organization, actively participating in environmental and climate protection activities, and supporting sustainable development. Watson has been dating American businessman Leo Robinson since October 2019. During their relationship, they were secretive about their relationship and rarely appeared together. Photo: TV Guide/EW

Rupert Grint (vai Ron Weasley)

Ron is Harry Potter’s best friend, he was born into a poor wizarding family with many children, has a sincere and naive personality. Rupert Grint’s naive acting in the first parts impressed the audience. In 2011, while still receiving a lot of attention from the public, Rupert Grint retired. Grint said he was tired and wanted to rest after 10 years wearing the Hogwarts wizard’s robe. He returned to acting after two years, but the projects did not resonate and were criticized by critics. Failure caused Rupert Grint to lose his love for cinema. He started moving into the theater field in England and received a lot of positive feedback. The 35-year-old artist welcomed his first daughter with actress Georgia Groome in 2020. According to Glamor, since having children, the actor quit smoking and lives more actively than before. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Excerpt from the house classification scene from the movie “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. The first three parts of the series were re-aired domestically in 2022, the 21st anniversary of their release. Video: CGV

Tom Felton (vai Draco Malfoy)

Draco Malfoy belongs to the Slytherin house and is Harry’s rival at Hogwarts. When filming part one, he was the most experienced actor among the film’s child stars. The 36-year-old actor appeared in a number of recent films such as “The Forgotten Battle”, “Braking for Whales”, “Ophelia”. Rupert Grint (playing Ron) revealed that Tom Felton and Emma Watson once developed feelings on set. Felton was also in a relationship with stunt assistant Jade Olivia Gordon from 2008 to early 2016. Gordon played Malfoy’s wife in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2” (2011). Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Matthew Lewis (vai Neville Longbottom)

Neville Longbottom is a shy person, in the same Gryffindor house as Harry, Ron and Hermione. Writer JK Rowling once said Matthew was one of the seven important actors in the film. At the Battle of Hogwarts, Longbottom was a major contributor to the victory of the Light side, destroying the last Horcrux – the snake Nagini – with the Gryffindor sword. Since the age of five, Lewis has acted in many television shows. After more than 20 years, the actor transformed into an elegant gentleman, participating in the movies “Bluestone 42”, “Happy Valley or Ripper Street”, and was classified as a promising actor. In May 2018, Lewis married Angela Jones. The two first met at the Harry Potter celebration at Universal Orlando in 2016. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Ralph Fiennes (as Voldemort)

Lord Voldemort (or Tom Riddle) is always obsessed with immortality, trading his whole life to escape death. He is considered the second most powerful wizard in the world, after Albus Dumbledore. Fiennes, 61 years old, is one of the European and American stars who vouch for film quality, according to Taste of Cinema. The artist was nominated for an Oscar and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor, film “Schindler’s List” (1993). Three years later, he appeared in “The English Patient” (1996), receiving a nomination for Best Actor and a BAFTA and Golden Globe nomination. Fiennes is a UNICEF ambassador in the UK and a member of the Canadian artists’ organization against racism. Fiennes married actor Alex Kingston in 1993 and divorced four years later. In 1997, the actor fell in love with Francesca Annis, but broke up in 2006. Photo: Warner Bros/Pal Hansen

Robbie Coltrane (vai Rubeus Hagrid)

Hagrid is one of the first people to appear in the film, having the role of introducing orphan Harry Potter to the wizarding world. The role helped Coltrane become a familiar face globally. Hagrid is also one of the most popular roles in the series. At the end of 1999, Coltrane married Rhona Gemmell and had two children. They separated in 2003 and divorced a few years later. In October 2022, the artist passed away at the age of 72. Robbie Coltrane’s health weakened from 2020 until his death, requiring him to use a wheelchair. Before that, he had been fighting osteoarthritis for many years, often suffering from body aches. Photo: Warner Bros/TV Times

Michael Gambon (vai Albus Dumbledore)

Dumbledore plays an important role throughout the series, leading the wizarding world against Dark Lord Voldermort. With Harry Potter, he was always by his side, encouraging him whenever he was lonely, teaching him many life lessons. The actor vividly portrays the wise, benevolent but decisive character. Gambon participated in the film from part three to part seven, after Richard Harris – who played Dumbledore in the first two parts – passed away in 2002. The last film he participated in was the series “Fortitude” (2015-2018). After that, Gambon intended to participate in the comedy film “Breeders” but withdrew from the project due to health problems. In 2014, he said he was sad because he couldn’t play big roles because he couldn’t remember the lines. On September 28, Gambon passed away at the age of 82 after contracting pneumonia. At the end of his life, he lived with his second wife – designer Philippa Hart. The artist is tight-lipped about his personal life. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Alan Rickman (vai Severus Snape)

Right from his first year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter was hated by Snape for no reason. Not only Harry but many moviegoers also felt a lack of sympathy for this character who always appears in black clothes and has a cold face. Only in the final episodes did the audience realize that Snape had always silently protected Harry because of his love for his mother Lily. Over 30 years of acting, Alan Rickman has become one of the most popular actors in England. He won a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, an Emmy Award and an American Actors Guild Award. The actor passed away at the age of 69 on January 14, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Maggie Smith (vai Minerva McGonagall)

McGonagall is a professor at Hogwarts, head of Gryffindor house. She is strict, the fear of many students. The 89-year-old actor won two Oscars in 1970 and 1979. Smith participates in many charity activities. In September 2011, she donated 4.6 million USD to rebuild the Court Theater in New Zealand. In July 2012, the artist became the patron of the International Glaucoma Association. In 2012, Smith donated a painting of his hand to the Celebrity Paw auction to raise funds for Cats Protection. The star has gone through two divorces, has two children and two grandchildren. Photo: Warner Bros/WireImage

Bonnie Wright (vai Ginny Weasley)

Ginny is the youngest child of the Weasley family and Harry’s wife. After the series ended, Wright founded the film production company BonBonLumiere. In addition to producing and acting in a number of independent films, the artist also directs short film projects and music videos. In 2022, Wright married Andrew Lococo on a farm in California. The 32-year-old artist welcomed her first child after a year of marriage on September 19. Photo: Warner Bros/Shutterstock

James Phelps and Oliver Phelps (as Fred and George Weasley)

In the movie, James plays Fred (older brother), and Oliver plays George (younger brother). But in real life, James is Oliver’s younger brother, born 13 minutes later. According to People, after the series, both decided to continue their studies and develop careers outside of the entertainment industry. The two have a podcast channel “Normal Not Normal”, with the participation of some “Harry Potter” movie actors. The 37-year-old twins regularly support charities for youth and cancer research. Oliver got married in 2015, James got married a year later. Photo: Warner Bros/Shutterstock.