Emma Watson Says 'Rumors' About Her Career and Love Life Are 'Ways to Create Clicks'

Katie Campione
·3 min read

Jesse Grant/Getty

Emma Watson is setting the record straight.

The actress, 31, returned to social media for the first time in nine months on Monday to shut down rumors circulating about her life — including her rumored retirement from acting and possible engagement to boyfriend Leo Robinton.

"Dear Fans, Rumours about whether I'm engaged or not, or whether my career is 'dormant or not' are ways to create clicks each time they are revealed to be true or untrue," she began. "If I have news - I promise I'll share it with you."

She continued, "In the mean time please assume no news from me just means I'm quietly spending the pandemic the way most people are - failing to make sourdough bread (!), caring for my loved ones and doing my best not to spread a virus that is still affecting so many people."

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Emma Watson

RELATED: Emma Watson Steps Out with Boyfriend Leo Robinton in Rare Los Angeles Sighting

"I am sending so much love to you, hoping you're ok and as well and happy as you can be in these strange times," she concluded. "And again, thank you to everyone working so hard to keep us safe and well."

Over the weekend, the Little Women actress and Robinton were spotted leaving a store in Los Angeles. The public appearance was a rare one for the ultra-private couple, who were first romantically linked in October 2019 and have kept a low profile ever since.

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Prior to the weekend shopping trip, the private pair were last spotted out and about during a coffee run in London's Primrose Hill neighborhood in November 2020.

London Entertainment / SplashNews.com

RELATED: Emma Watson Is Not Retiring from Acting After Online Rumors Swirl

Robinton was first identified as Watson's boyfriend in April 2020, but little is known about the businessman from Los Angeles. He reportedly deleted all of his social media after news of their relationship broke with photos of them kissing two years ago.

Earlier this year, Watson started trending on social media after an online report by The Daily Mail alleged Watson had retired from acting.

However, her manager, Jason Weinberg, denied the report, telling Entertainment Weekly in a statement, "Emma's social media accounts are dormant but her career isn't."

Watson hasn't been linked to any film projects since Little Women, which was released in December 2019.

  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next
  • Up next

Latest Stories

  • Embattled former Rep. George Santos ends reelection campaign two months after announcing comeback bid

    The disgraced former lawmaker isn't running for reelection, but teased he will "be back."

  • Meta, IBM, AT&T, Boeing, Ford report earnings: What to Watch

    Multiple earnings are to be released on Wednesday including: Meta (META), IBM (IBM) , ServiceNow (NOW), AT&T (T) , Boeing (BA), Chipotle (CMG), Ford (F), Hilton (HLT), and Hasbro (HAS) Economic data in the form of durable foods for March will be released on Wednesday. Current estimates are around 2.6% for March, double the number from February. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Market Domination Overtime. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino

  • Are the Lakers and 76ers right in blaming the officiating for 2-0 deficits? | Devine Intervention

    Yahoo Sports senior NBA writer Dan Devine is joined by The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi to discuss how much the referees have been a factor in both Los Angeles and Philadelphia falling behind 2-0 in their first-round playoff series. Hear the full conversation on “Devine Intervention” - part of the “Ball Don’t Lie” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.

  • This London pub may have inspired Taylor Swift's new song 'The Black Dog.' Now it's welcoming Swifties and teeing up merch.

    “Being in a place she’s written about or even reading novels that inspired her art deepen our understanding of her perspective,” one Taylor Swift fan tells Yahoo Entertainment.

  • Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

    The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. Starting July 1, employers will be required pay overtime to salaried workers who make less than $43,888 a year in certain executive, administrative and professional roles, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

  • Jurgen Klopp: I will not miss the Merseyside derby

    Jürgen Klopp has said he will not miss the Merseyside derby when his Liverpool career ends.

  • NBA playoffs: League admits refs missed multiple Knicks fouls before game-winner vs. Sixers

    The wildest sequence of the NBA playoffs so far included multiple missed calls.

  • Al-Ain reaches Asian Champions League final by beating Al-Hilal 5-4 on aggregate

    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates reached the final of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday after beating Al-Hilal 5-4 on aggregate in the semifinals to end Saudi Arabia’s chances of winning the continental prize. Four-time champion Al-Hilal, missing injured forwards Neymar and Aleksandar Mitrovic, won 2-1 in Riyadh but was unable to overturn the 4-2 deficit from last week's first leg. Al-Hilal is the fourth Saudi Pro League club to be eliminated since the knockout

  • Morning bid: Risk asset resilience, Indonesia's rate call

    Investors continue to breathe life back into risky assets, paving the way for a positive market open in Asia on Wednesday as attention in the region turns to the latest interest rate decision and guidance from Indonesia. Trade figures from Thailand and New Zealand, service sector producer inflation data from Japan and consumer price inflation from Australia are the other main highlights from a packed calendar on Wednesday. Yen-buying intervention from Japanese authorities still hasn't materialized, and with the Bank of Japan opening its two-day policy meeting on Thursday, it may be that Tokyo stays out of the currency market at least until next week.

  • How Putin’s Whirlwind Bromance Could End in a Kremlin Tragedy

    Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via ReutersThe Kremlin is reportedly scrambling to find a successor to Ramzan Kadyrov following reports that the Chechen leader has been diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis, a terminal illness, according to Russian media reports.Kadyrov, also known as “Putin's attack dog” or “Putin’s soldier” for his loyalty to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has visited Moscow Central Clinical Hospital regularly through the years to undergo procedures. He was allegedly diag

  • When can doctors provide emergency abortions in states with strict bans? Supreme Court to weigh in

    Nearly two years after overturning the constitutional right to abortion, the Supreme Court will consider how far state abortion bans can extend to women in medical emergencies. Learn more about the Idaho abortion case the justices are weighing.

  • Megan Thee Stallion Sued by Cameraman Who Claims He Was Forced to Watch Her Have Sex with Another Woman

    Emilio Garcia is suing the rapper for alleged sexual harassment, fat-shaming and failure to pay proper compensation for his work

  • MORNING BID ASIA-Risk asset resilience, Indonesia's rate call

    Investors continue to breathe life back into risky assets, paving the way for a positive market open in Asia on Wednesday as attention in the region turns to the latest interest rate decision and guidance from Indonesia. Trade figures from Thailand and New Zealand, service sector producer inflation data from Japan and consumer price inflation from Australia are the other main highlights from a packed calendar on Wednesday. Yen-buying intervention from Japanese authorities still hasn't materialized, and with the Bank of Japan opening its two-day policy meeting on Thursday, it may be that Tokyo stays out of the currency market at least until next week.

  • North Korea leader Kim's sister: we will build overwhelming military power

    Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country will continue to build overwhelming and the strongest military power to protect its sovereignty and regional peace, the North's KCNA news agency reported on Wednesday. Kim said a series of military exercises by the U.S. military in the region this year starting with live-fire drills conducted with the "South Korean puppet military gangsters" are driving the regional security environment into a dangerous turmoil. "We will continue to build overwhelming and the most powerful military power to safeguard our sovereignty, security and regional peace," KCNA quoted her as saying.

  • Dow Jones Futures: Stock Market Rallies, But Big Tests Loom; Tesla Jumps On Affordable EV Relief

    The rally attempt gained steam Tuesday, but big tests loom. Tesla leapt as it signaled a cheap EV is on track. Elon Musk is on deck.

  • Ex-police officer pleads guilty to punching man in custody about 13 times

    A former Weymouth, Massachusetts, police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to assaulting a man in his custody nearly two years ago by punching him about a dozen times without justification. Justin Chappell, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, according to federal prosecutors. U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs scheduled sentencing for July 16.

  • Jane Austen museum urges fans to help decipher unseen memoir

    Jane Austen fans have been urged to help transcribe an unseen memoir by her brother that is believed to offer insights into her life.

  • All smiles and green for 'Silent Vets'

    At its core, the organization wants to help service members build new friendships, creating the community they once had during active duty. Johnson is taking a swing at creating bonds among vets with a free day at the Woodlands Golf course in Windsor Mill today.

  • First funding approved for new Cocoa Brightline Station

    First funding approved for new Cocoa Brightline Station

  • Man Allegedly Used Dog to Lure Out Girl, Kidnapped And Sexually Assaulted Her Before Dropping Her Home: Police

    Walter Fanion, 68, has been arrested and charged with assault of a minor, police say