<p>Do you think fame makes people happy?</p> <p>Would you give up money for peace of mind?</p> <p>Today, Jay sits down with Emma Watson, actress, activist, and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, for a rare and deeply personal conversation. Beloved around the world as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, Emma has since become a powerful voice for gender equality and sustainability. In this exclusive interview, Emma reflects on her decision to step away from Hollywood and shares how time for study and self-discovery has allowed her to redefine success, find fulfillment, and reclaim her voice.</p> <p>Emma shares the challenges of growing up in the public eye, carrying enormous responsibility from such a young age, and the courage it took to step back from a thriving career to prioritize her health and personal growth. She reflects on how fame blurred the lines between who she was and the roles she played, and how learning to embrace vulnerability, discomfort, and imperfection has become central to her growth.</p> <p>Together, Jay and Emma explore the power of speaking truth with kindness, the importance of creating art from personal experience, and why building authentic relationships rooted in honesty and care matters more than any external achievement.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Be Honest With Yourself</p> <p>How to Learn From Discomfort</p> <p>How to Embrace Failure as a Starting Point</p> <p>How to Separate Who You Are From What You Do</p> <p>How to Build Truly Supportive Friendships </p> <p>How to Step Away While Staying True to Yourself</p> <p>How to Speak Truth With Kindness</p> <p>How to Live Aligned With Your Values</p> <p>Every day is a chance to pause, return to what matters most, and take even the smallest step toward living with honesty and purpose. You’re allowed to evolve, to begin again, and to create a life that feels whole and meaningful, one choice, one conversation, one truth at a time.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>. </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! </em></strong><a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast"><strong><em>https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>02:35 Choosing to Show Up for Yourself</p> <p>05:50 Designing a Life You Truly Enjoy</p> <p>09:09 Admitting When Life is Challenging</p> <p>11:06 Rediscovering the Joy of Learning</p> <p>17:27 Why Discomfort Can Be Your Greatest Teacher</p> <p>21:13 Taking Accountability With Grace and Courage</p> <p>23:10 Sensitivity as Your Superpower </p> <p>26:16 Lessons From a Nontraditional Childhood</p> <p>30:38 Do You Still Need the Spotlight?</p> <p>34:16 The Healing Power of Taking a Pause</p> <p>41:38 Living Under Intense Public Pressure</p> <p>44:55 Living Between Two Worlds</p> <p>49:15 How Did You Become Hermione?</p> <p>54:03 Separating Self From the Role You Play</p> <p>57:54 The Hidden Cost of Never Slowing Down</p> <p>01:07:40 Dating is Complicated For Everyone!</p> <p>01:09:57 Revealing the Real You to Others</p> <p>01:11:44 Emma’s One-Woman Play</p> <p>01:20:08 What is Real Love?</p> <p>01:26:27 Finding Love Beyond the Fantasy</p> <p>01:32:35 Facing the Question: Why Are You Not Married Yet?</p> <p>01:38:47 Trust Versus Telling the Truth</p> <p>01:41:29 Choosing Partnership, Not Obligation</p> <p>01:44:56 Asking Yourself the Hard Questions</p> <p>01:48:25 How Fame Reshapes Everyday Life</p> <p>01:51:44 What Did It Really Take to Step Away?</p> <p>01:56:45 Learning to Trust Your Inner Voice</p> <p>02:00:21 Loving Yourself Without Judgment</p> <p>02:05:45 Finding Acceptance in Community</p> <p>02:08:00 What Makes a Real Friend?</p> <p>02:13:58 What Work Are You Avoiding?</p> <p>02:32:20 Honoring the People Who Shape Us</p> <p>02:44:01 Remembering Our Shared Humanity </p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Emma Watson | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmawatson">Instagram</a></p> <p>Emma Watson | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/emmawatson/">Facebook</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>