Emma Watson’s mystery man has been revealed as an Oxford University student – after her split from a business tycoon’s son.
The Harry Potter actress, who is studying for a Masters degree, is dating Kieran Brown, who is doing a PhD in 19th century literature and economics, The Sun revealed.
Emma was photographed kissing her man, as the love-birds both wore matging blue shirts for their low-key day out. She was also seen with him at a bakery on Friday before the pair went public with their romance.
A source told The Sun: "Emma is studying creative writing and his thesis is all about literary theory – so they have a lot to talk about. She looked so loved-up with Kieran."
Just last summer, Emma was spotted with an American businessman following her split from boyfriend Brandon Green. The star, 34, dated the son of one-time King of the High Street Sir Philip Green for 18 months before going their separate ways over the Christmas period.
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The actress enjoyed a trip to Italy with Ryan Walsh as they visited Venice – a city she once spent time in with her ex-beau. Emma is said to love someone who can "match her intelligence" and has always had "brainy" boyfriends, a source told the Sun.
Emma, who played Hermione Granger for 10 years from 2001 until 2011 in all eight Harry Potter films, is said to have hired a security team so she got go to universty and complete her studies at Oxford.
Emma, who already graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in English literature in May 2014, will be heading to the world famous university to attend a handful of lectures. However, it is suggested she will complete most of her degree virtually – while security guards will protect her whenever she does need to go to campus.
The Sun reports that the actress is keen to keep herself safe while studying. A source told the publication: “The course is for older adults and can be done on a part-time basis, which is perfect for Emma’s schedule. She only has to be on site for four or five days a year because she can do the rest of the course online from home.
"Because she’s a famous actress, she’ll have a security team looking after her whenever she has classes to go to. There have been a few incidents recently and she is taking every precaution necessary to ensure her safety.”
The report of Emma’s new education plans comes after a man was arrested earlier this month after trying to break in to her dressing room at a fashion show in New York. The man in question has so far denied criminal trespass and disorderly conduct and his case is due to be heard in a USA court next month.
Emma previously attended Brown University, which is located in Providence, Rhode Island, in the USA, from 2011 until 2014. She began studying there weeks before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 hit cinemas, which concluded her time playing Hermione on the big screen after 10 years.
