Emma Watson is stunning on the April cover of Elle magazine–even if she is decked out in denim. The shirt that is unbuttoned way down to there–well not there, but enough to entice–turns denim from drab to haute couture. And Watson’s tiny waist is accentuated with a belt that adds just enough bling to an otherwise boring ensemble. The sexy look in her eye says she’s no longer a child actor, but a bona fide grown woman instead.

Inside the pages of Elle, Harry Potter’s beloved Hermione talks about what makes her jealous.

Harry Potter fans will likely drop their jaws when they catch sight of the actress in April’s Elle, because there are several shots of Emma Watson in sultry poses and in one she wears a very sexy Versace swimsuit. There are definitely plenty of reasons for fans to run out and pick up a copy at their newsstands.

Emma Watson is our April cover! Get a sneak peek of her gorgeous cover shoot here: http://t.co/QyQuutQedP pic.twitter.com/A8YpdcjJj9

— ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) March 16, 2014

Did you know that Watson has been balancing acting and a wealth of personal appearances with going to college? She is set to graduate from Brown University in May. That’s quite an accomplishment given the ridiculous schedule the young actress is beholden to.

So what on earth could a beautiful, talented and highly intelligent young woman like Emma Watson possibly be jealous of? It goes back to when she first broke on to the acting scene.

“There are all these actresses who have emerged in the last year or two, and they get to emerge as this complete human being,” she said. “And I’m so jealous!”

Emma is referring to making her debut as a child. She didn’t like her hair or her teeth. And then growing up in the spotlight, she recalls emerging with bad haircuts or poorly chosen outfits, and she is jealous that some actresses have it so together when they first emerge.

Emma Watson needn’t worry. There was something very charming about the little girl no one had ever heard of, who went on for years to charm fans in her role as Hermione alongside Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films. Watson will soon make her return to the big screen in Noah, where she plays Shem’s wife. The film premieres in the U.S. on March 28th.

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