Twenty-five years have passed since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone first brought Hogwarts to the big screen and turned a generation of young actors into overnight stars. While Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint became some of Britain's wealthiest actors, not every member of the cast remained in the spotlight. Some quietly stepped away from Hollywood altogether, choosing ordinary careers far from the red carpet.
Daniel Radcliffe - estimated £95m
Leading the pack is Daniel Radcliffe, who played the Boy Who Lived in all eight films. Thanks to his Harry Potter salary, theatre work and a string of TV and film roles including Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and Miracle Workers, he has amassed a fortune estimated to be worth more than £80 million. Daniel, 37, continues to thrive in the spotlight and take on roles he feels passionately about.
Emma Watson - estimated £65m
Emma Watson became one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses after playing Hermione Granger. As well as starring in Beauty and the Beast and Little Women, the actress, 36, earned millions through fashion campaigns and business ventures.
Rupert Grint - estimated £45m
Rupert Grint turned Ron Weasley into one of cinema's most-loved characters. Away from acting, he has built an impressive property portfolio and continued acting in projects including M. Night Shyamalan's series Servant, as well as growing his family. Rupert, 37, has even starred in two of Ed Sheeran's music videos after striking up an unlikely friendship.
Tom Felton - estimated £15m
Draco Malfoy star Tom Felton has continued acting steadily since Hogwarts, appearing in films and TV dramas while also releasing music and writing a memoir about his experiences growing up in the franchise.
Bonnie Wright found a new passion
Ginny Weasley actress Bonnie Wright never completely left acting but has largely moved behind the camera. Bonnie, 35, is now an author, environmental campaigner and filmmaker after launching her own production company.
Harry Melling reinvented himself
Best known as Harry's spoiled cousin Dudley Dursley, Harry Melling underwent such a dramatic transformation after losing weight that many viewers barely recognised him. He has since built an acclaimed career in serious dramas, including The Queen's Gambit and The Pale Blue Eye.
Jamie Waylett disappeared from Hollywood
One of the most dramatic post-Potter stories belongs to Jamie Waylett, who played Vincent Crabbe, one of Malfoy's sidekicks. After legal troubles, he never returned to mainstream acting after he was dropped from the final two Potter movies, and has largely stayed out of the public eye.
Devon Murray keeps life simple
Devon Murray, who played Seamus Finnigan, still embraces his Harry Potter fame through fan conventions but now enjoys a quieter life in Ireland, where he has spoken openly about focusing on family and his passion for horses.
Life after Hogwarts
Twenty-five years on, the magic of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone shows no sign of fading. While some of its young stars became multi-millionaires and household names, others chose very different paths, proving there was life after Hogwarts even if it didn't always involve Hollywood.
