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In fact, the Harry Potter star - a self-declared feminist - has been labelled a "hypocrite" for the feature which examines her "metamorphosis from child star to leading woman," reports Mashable.
Emma Watson reveals how she recently dealt with harsh criticism
In the article, Emma talks about her career trajectory, from playing Hermione Grainger to championing women's rights as a UN Ambassador and "revamping the classic stereotype" of a Disney princess in her upcoming film Beauty and the Beast.
The accompanying photo shows the 26-year-old various outfits by Balenciaga, Dior, Burberry and Oscar De La Renta. However,
one image in particular — of Emma posing braless in a Burberry shrug — has set social media ablaze, with some questioning her feminist values.
March cover star @EmmaWatson opens up about her metamorphosis from child star to leading woman https://t.co/aS7acDVsm2 pic.twitter.com/kz0H7ZnLkg
— VANITY FAIR (@VanityFair) February 28, 2017
Radio presenter Julia Hartley-Brewer, for one, appeared to suggest that Emma's photo shoot would prevent her from being taken seriously as a feminist.
Emma Watson: "Feminism, feminism... gender wage gap... why oh why am I not taken seriously... feminism... oh, and here are my tits!" pic.twitter.com/gb7OvxzRH9
— Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) March 1, 2017
Many others chimed in on the debate.
https://twitter.com/S70PR4P3/status/836900979387809792
One person called the photo hypocritical, given recent calls from feminists to ban images of topless models.
https://twitter.com/bcaton2/status/836900495696396290
Julia's tweet apparently sparked another frenzy as many jumped in to school the her about feminism.
https://twitter.com/EvieA_x/status/836898965887004676
I don't always agree with her, but does exposing a body part really contradict feminist points?
— Ryan T. Brown 🎮🩷 (@Toadsanime) March 1, 2017
One person pointed out that the very debate highlighted the need for feminism.
https://twitter.com/PollyVBartlett/status/837005672571158543
What do you think? Does Emma's picture go against her being a feminist?
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