Emma Watson, the Harry Potter actress, has been revealed to be dating Kieran Brown, a PhD student at Oxford University, after her split from Brandon Green, son of business tycoon Sir Philip Green.
The 34-year-old, who is studying for a Masters degree in creative writing at Oxford, was photographed kissing Brown, who is pursuing a doctorate in 19th-century literature and economics. The couple wore matching blue shirts during a low-key day out and were seen at a bakery on Friday before going public.
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.'
Watson previously dated Brandon Green for 18 months before their split over Christmas. She was also seen last summer with American businessman Ryan Walsh during a trip to Venice.
To ensure her safety while studying, Watson has hired a security team. Her course is part-time and mostly online, requiring her on campus only four or five days a year. This precaution follows an incident earlier this month when a man was arrested for attempting to break into her dressing room at a New York fashion show. He has denied criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, with a court hearing scheduled for next month.
