Even the brightest witch of her age can fall victim to a little bit of accidental magic!
Emma Watson is officially weighing in on the hilarious editing snafu that took over social media following the premiere of HBO Max’s Harry Potter th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
For those who missed the viral moment, eagle-eyed fans noticed that during a segment where Watson was reflecting on her childhood, the special featured a throwback photo of a young girl in Minnie Mouse ears. The only problem? The girl in the photo wasn’t Watson—it was fellow actress Emma Roberts!
On Wednesday, the -year-old Little Women star took to Instagram to join in on the fun, sharing the now-famous childhood snap of the Scream Queens alum.
“I was NOT this cute, @emmaroberts,” Watson joked in the caption, adding a laughing emoji and the sweetest hashtag: “emmasistersforever.”
It didn’t take long for the official HBO Max account to hop into the comments with a clever nod to the Wizarding World, writing, “Are we sure this wasn’t the effect of a Polyjuice Potion?”
The streaming service worked quickly to remedy the situation after the “well spotted” fans pointed out the error. Producers released a statement to Deadline shortly after the premiere, saying, “You brought an editing mistake of a mislabeled photograph to our attention. New version is up now.”
While Watson has spent much of her recent years focusing on activism—serving as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador and launching a workplace sexual harassment hotline—her heart clearly remains at Hogwarts.
In a sentimental post shared in November, Watson reflected on the franchise that launched her to superstardom alongside co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint.
“Harry Potter was my home, my family, my world and Hermione (still is) my favorite fictional character of all time,” she wrote. “I am proud not just of what we as a group contributed as actors to the franchise but also as the children that became young adults that walked that path.”
She added that she is “proud” of the kindness and support the cast has shown one another over the last two decades.
As for Roberts, , she hasn’t missed a beat either. Between her iconic roles in American Horror Story and her breakout on Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous, the “other” Emma has a magical career of her own.
It seems that whether you’re a Gryffindor or a Chanel, being an “Emma” in Hollywood comes with a lot of love—and apparently, a few mix-ups!
Would you like me to look up more fan reactions to the Harry Potter reunion or see if Emma Roberts has responded to the shoutout?
