As someone who’s seen a lot, I can tell you that gratitude really shifts when you become a parent. I’m completely smitten with my three-year-old son, and honestly, he’s the source of all my joy these days! I was telling TopMob News recently that my ‘brilliant things’ list is entirely made up of the funny, sweet things he says and does. It’s amazing how much joy kids bring! The playwrights and I were even joking that if we ever did a sequel to my play, Every Brilliant Thing, it would have to be about the character becoming a parent – because having kids just unlocks a whole new level of those ‘brilliant things’ in life.
For the actor known for Harry Potter, his toddler’s way of speaking is especially charming. He described his son’s accent as ‘brilliant,’ explaining that it’s a mix of his own English background and the American influences around him. He says the result is a unique and unpredictable little voice – you never know how his son will pronounce a word!
It’s not just a matter of mispronouncing spells – Daniel Radcliffe shared a funny story about how his son completely misremembered a gift. He told Stephen Colbert that someone gave his son a toy Lamborghini, but the boy remembers it as a zucchini, and Radcliffe has no intention of correcting him because he thinks it’s hilarious.
Radcliffe also isn’t pushing his son to understand his fame from the Harry Potter series. He recently told The New York Times that his son doesn’t yet recognize who Harry Potter is. A DVD for him to sign was sitting on the kitchen table, and when his son asked who was on the cover, he didn’t recognize Radcliffe, which the actor was happy about.
Radcliffe isn’t trying to hide his past, but he wants to be known simply as ‘Dad’ for as long as possible. He explained that he’ll cherish that role as long as his son doesn’t associate him with being famous.
Daniel Radcliffe became a father in 2023 when he and his partner, Erin Darke, welcomed their son, whose name they haven’t yet shared. He described becoming a dad as both “crazy” and “beautiful,” and shared how amazing it was to watch Darke become a mother. They’ve been experiencing all the joys and difficulties that come with parenthood. In October 2023, Radcliffe told TopMob News that his son is “the best thing that’s ever happened” to him. However, he also admitted that it’s scary to care so deeply about another person, knowing that their life will impact his own for the rest of his life.
Daniel Radcliffe and Nathan Darke immediately hit it off when they met on the set of their 2013 film, Kill Your Darlings. As Radcliffe told Parade magazine in 2014, they quickly felt a connection and found it easy to talk to each other. It wasn’t an intimidating experience at all.
Daniel Radcliffe and his partner have built a happy life together, finding joy in everyday moments. He shared with People Now in 2019 that even simple tasks like grocery shopping are a pleasure when he’s with her, something he never expected. He explained that her presence transforms ordinary activities into something special.
Beyond enjoying time with his partner, Radcliffe is also dedicated to fitness. He told The Wall Street Journal he regularly does weight training, circuit training, and cardio, admitting he’s surprisingly intense about it, perhaps channeling a previous addictive personality into a healthy habit.
He also relies on coffee to get through the day and is a big fan of Fantasy Football, often spending Monday mornings reflecting on his team’s performance.
Daniel Radcliffe remains very busy with his work, though he anticipates his schedule may shift as his son gets older. He recently told TIME magazine that a seasoned actor advised him it becomes challenging to perform in theater when children start school, as their schedules conflict with an actor’s availability. Radcliffe expects a time will come when his son, as a teenager, won’t want to spend time with him, at which point he’ll be free to take on more filming projects. For now, though, his son enjoys spending time with him. The question remains: would Radcliffe support his son if he chose to become an actor?
He said at the 2024 Tony Awards, where he won for Merrily We Roll Along, that he’d only support his son pursuing acting “if he really wants to.” He added he wouldn’t discourage it, but believes a career behind the scenes is often healthier. He’d be happy to encourage acting as long as it doesn’t involve seeking fame.
Before Daniel Radcliffe announces his next career move, take a look at how the cast of Harry Potter has changed over the years.
Daniel Radcliffe will always be thankful for the role of Harry Potter, which launched his career. However, he’s actively worked to move beyond his child-star image, starting with his challenging Broadway debut in Equus in 2007. He followed that with the lighter How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 2011. Since then, he’s balanced stage work – including The Cripple of Inishmaan, Rosencrantz and Gildenstern Are Dead, and his Tony-winning performance in Merrily We Roll Along – with film roles like The Woman in Black, Victor Frankenstein, and Swiss Army Man.
Radcliffe often chooses roles with a dark or comedic edge, such as a morphine-addicted doctor in A Young Doctor’s Notebook or a low-level angel in Miracle Workers. He also played the villain in the 2022 romantic comedy The Lost City alongside Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, portrayed musician “Weird Al” Yankovic in the biographical parody Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and has done voice work for the animated series Mulligan.
Radcliffe has been with actress Erin Darke since they met on the set of 2013’s Kill Your Darlings, where he played poet Alan Ginsberg. They have a son, born in April 2023.
Emma Watson, who grew up in both Paris and Oxfordshire, landed the role of Hermione Granger with little acting experience, marking her professional debut. After finishing the Harry Potter films, she balanced her studies at Brown University, where she earned a degree in English literature in 2014, with roles in independent films like The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Bling Ring.
She later starred as Belle in the 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast and as Meg March in the 2019 film Little Women, but then decided to take a break from acting. Though initially apprehensive, she felt it was the right decision.
In a 2023 interview with British Vogue, Watson explained that stepping back gave her a newfound sense of independence and creative control. She valued the opportunity to explore her own voice and didn’t regret allowing herself time to figure out her next steps.
Since then, she’s returned to school for a creative writing program at Oxford, launched her gin brand Renais with her brother Alex Watson, and directed several commercials. Throughout her career, Watson has also worked as a model for brands like Burberry and Lancôme and has been a dedicated advocate for gender equality.
Rupert Grint seemed born to play Harry Potter’s best friend, Ron Weasley.
After the Harry Potter films ended, Grint appeared in several British productions, including the Agatha Christie mystery The ABC Murders and the dark comedy Sick Note, where he played a man who pretends to have cancer. He also had roles in CBGB, a movie about the famous New York punk club, the French comedy Moonwalkers, and projects by M. Night Shyamalan – the series Servant and the film Knock at the Cabin.
However, Grint admitted it took him time to adjust to life after playing Ron for so many years. In a 2018 interview with Radio Times, he explained he felt like he’d missed out on normal experiences and had lost touch with school friends. He took a break to have a life outside of acting, admitting he’s always been somewhat insecure but wanted to prove himself.
Outside of his acting career, Grint and his longtime partner, Georgia Groome, became parents to their daughter, Wednesday G. Grint, in May 2020. They welcomed a second daughter, Goldie G. Grint, in 2025.
Matthew Lewis, who many remember as the somewhat clumsy Neville Longbottom from the Harry Potter films, has become incredibly popular online after people noticed how much he’s changed – and how handsome he’s become. News of his transformation has quickly spread around the world.
Actor Lewis has built a career primarily in England, appearing in television and films like the BBC miniseries The Syndicate, the emotional drama Me Before You, and the thriller Terminal alongside Margot Robbie. He particularly enjoyed his role as a soldier in the BBC Three series Bluestone 42, a comedy-drama about a bomb disposal unit in Afghanistan, calling it a uniquely rewarding experience. He told RadioTimes.com that while being part of the Harry Potter films was amazing, he felt more connected to and proud of Bluestone 42 than any other project.
Other roles include appearances in Avoidance, All Creatures Great & Small, Baby Done, and Ripper Street.
Lewis is generally private, but it’s known he married Angela Jones in 2018. The couple revisited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – where they first met – in October 2019.
Despite playing the villainous Draco Malfoy, the actor Tom Felton is known for being kind and generous. In 2011, he appeared in several films, including Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Belle, and A United Kingdom.
In 2016, Felton appeared on The CW’s The Flash, and also had roles in the sci-fi drama Origin and the films Ophelia, Braking for Whales, Burial, and Some Other Woman. He revisited the world of Harry Potter in 2025, reprising his role as Draco Malfoy on Broadway in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Beyond acting, Felton is also a singer-songwriter and has released several EPs throughout his career.
The actor was in a seven-year relationship with Jade Olivia Gordon, who later played Astoria Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, before they separated in 2016. He is now in a relationship with Roxanne Danya.
In his 2022 memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard, Felton discussed his challenges with early fame, his history with substance abuse, and clarified the nature of his relationship with Emma Watson.
You know, people often ask me about relationships, and I’ve been thinking a lot about my connection with Emma. It’s always been a bit complicated! There was definitely chemistry between us, a real spark, but it wasn’t always at the same time for both of us. It never blossomed into anything romantic, but we’ve built a wonderful friendship. Honestly, I wouldn’t say I was in love with Emma, but I deeply loved and admired her as a person – a feeling I don’t think I could ever fully put into words. It’s a unique connection, and I cherish our friendship.
Bonnie Wright began playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films at just 10 years old, evolving from a supporting character to a significant role as Harry’s love interest.
After graduating from the London College of Communication, she founded her own production company, BonBonLumière, in 2012. She’s continued to act in films like After the Dark and Who Killed Nelson Nutmeg?, but has also focused on filmmaking, writing and directing short films such as Separate We Come, Separate We Go (featuring David Thewlis, who played Remus Lupin), Know Thyself (with Christian Coulson, known as Tom Riddle), and Medusa’s Ankles (starring Jason Isaacs, Lucius Malfoy).
While she hasn’t appeared in many films recently (her last role was in 2018’s A Christmas Carol), she’s explored other interests, including publishing her book, Go Gently, in 2021, which provides guidance on getting involved in climate activism.
In 2019, Bonnie Wright reunited with several of her former Harry Potter costars, including Evanna Lynch, and someone thankfully captured the moment in a photo. Wright shared the picture with the caption “Time turning,” adding a lightning bolt emoji.
Previously, Wright was engaged to Jamie Campbell Bower, who played a young Gellert Grindelwald in Harry Potter and the Death Hallows – Part 1, but they ended their engagement in 2012. She then dated Simon Hammerstein for several years before finding love with Andrew Lococo in 2020. The couple married in March 2022 and welcomed their son, Elio, in September 2023.
Fred and George Weasley were famously played by identical twins, Oliver and James Phelps – though Oliver is actually thirteen minutes older! They continued to play twin roles in other projects like Our Own Worst Enemy and Last Night in Soho. James has also appeared in films on his own, including Patchwork and Cadia: The World Within. Beyond acting, the brothers hosted the podcast Normal Not Normal and the cooking show Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. Oliver married Katie Humpage in 2015 and they have two daughters. James married Annika Ostle the following year.
The British actor began his career playing Dean Thomas, a student at Hogwarts, and built a solid foundation with theater work in England and appearances in popular TV shows like Broadchurch and Sherlock. He then became well-known for his four-season role on How to Get Away With Murder, where he played Wes, a law student with good intentions who faced difficult choices. In a surprising twist, he even appeared briefly as Wes’s son in the show’s final season in 2020. More recently, he’s been seen in Foundation, The Couple Next Door, and Miss Austen. He is also an Oxford graduate, having attended The Queen’s College.
When Chris Columbus was casting the role of young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, he was looking for someone between 15 and 17 years old. However, Christian Coulson, who was 23 at the time, ultimately got the part. He continued to act in various films and television shows, including roles as Damien George on Nashville, Sebastian in the Golden Globe-winning series Mozart in the Jungle, Benjamin in High Fidelity, and Peter in Blood Brothers: Civil War.
Katie Leung won the role of Cho Chang in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire after competing with around 3,000 other actors. However, she later shared that she received a lot of hateful online comments after she was cast.
In a 2021 podcast interview, Leung explained that she found a website dedicated to Harry Potter fans filled with racist remarks. There was even a dedicated ‘hate site’ counting the number of people who disagreed with her casting. She described the experience as awful.
Following her time in Harry Potter, Leung continued acting in theater and television in the U.K., appearing in productions like White Dragon, Chimerica, and The Nest. She also voiced the character Caitlyn in the animated series Arcane. Other roles include appearances in Nightsleeper, Annika, Chemistry of Death, The Peripheral, and The Foreigner. Most recently, she joined the cast of Bridgerton for its fourth season.
In December 2022, Leung announced on Instagram that she and her partner welcomed their first child, a son named Wolf.
I wonder what ever happened to the actor who played Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire…
I remember when Robert Pattinson became the vampire everyone was talking about! He starred as Edward Cullen in all five Twilight movies, and honestly, it was a huge moment for the franchise. Plus, he and Kristen Stewart actually started dating during filming, which just added to the whole frenzy. It was wild to watch!
He’s become known for his intense performances in independent films like Maps to the Stars, Cosmopolis, The Rover, Good Time, and The Lighthouse. However, he also returned to large-scale blockbuster films in 2022, taking on the role of Batman in The Batman.
Robert Pattinson was previously engaged to FKA twigs. Since 2018, he has been dating model and actress Suki Waterhouse, and they got engaged in December 2023. They welcomed their first child in March 2024.
Fleur Delacour, the beautiful and elegant student from the French wizarding school Beauxbatons, competed in the Triwizard Tournament and later married Bill Weasley, Ron’s older brother.
The actress who played Fleur, Poésy, has had a successful career in film and television, appearing in popular shows like Gossip Girl and The Tunnel, as well as films like the dark comedy In Bruges and the biographical series Genius: Picasso.
She’s also starred in Tenant with her former on-screen competitor, Robert Pattinson, and more recently in The Essex Serpent and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.
After becoming a mother in 2017, Poésy spoke openly about how much her life had changed.
You know, I was just thinking about what she said in that interview… it totally resonated with me. She explained how researching her role, really diving into pregnancy and motherhood and everything that comes with it, somehow connected her to women throughout history. It made her feel closer to them, and honestly, it’s made me see women in a whole new light. It’s like it amplified her already incredible respect for women, and it’s done the same for me. It’s just… powerful, you know?
I’ll never forget Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood – she absolutely made every scene she was in, starting with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It’s honestly shocking to hear that she actually found it hard to get acting jobs after being part of something so huge and beloved. It just goes to show how tough this industry can be, even for someone who captured so many hearts as Luna.
In a 2019 interview with Bustle, Lynch explained it felt strange receiving so much fan mail and attention when her everyday life didn’t reflect that level of recognition. She admitted it was difficult and that she initially missed the constant praise she’d received while working on a large film franchise. Despite this, she’s continued to act in short films like Bus Girl and voice roles in animated projects such as My Freaky Family.
Evanna Lynch has been vegan since 2015 and is passionate about cruelty-free living. In 2018, she launched Kinder Beauty Box, a beauty line focused on clean products, and began co-hosting the podcast Just Beings with Dr. Melanie Joy. That same year, she was a finalist on Dancing With the Stars, and in 2021, she published her debut book, The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting.
Evanna Lynch told Bustle she’s stayed particularly close with Katie Leung and Scarlett Byrne (who played Pansy Parkington) and often sees her former Harry Potter co-stars at fan conventions. She explained that many of them have become closer now that they’re older. “We’re all adults now,” Lynch said, “so the age gaps that felt significant when we were younger don’t matter as much. For instance, I just spent time with James and Oliver Phelps this weekend, and when we were filming, their being four years older felt like a huge difference!”
Josh Herdman, who played Draco Malfoy’s sidekick Goyle in the Harry Potter films, has continued acting since his school days. He’s appeared in several television shows and movies, including the British crime drama Marcella alongside Anna Friel, the 2018 Robin Hood film, the miniseries Murder at White House Farm, and the spy series Alex Rider. More recently, he’s been in the Disney+ series Andor and the movie No Way Home.
Beyond acting, Herdman also started a career in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2016.
In 2023, he announced his marriage to Jessica Herdman, and they have two children together.
Like many actors who played bullies in the Harry Potter films, Harry Melling is a genuinely kind person. During the series, he got very fit, almost leading to him being replaced before the first part of Deathly Hallows. However, he continued to play Dudley Dursley, Harry’s spoiled cousin, with the help of padding.
Since then, Melling has consistently worked in both theater and film, appearing in projects like The Lost City of Z, the Coen brothers’ The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, and the HBO series His Dark Materials.
He also collaborated with director Joel Coen again on his adaptation of The Tragedy of Macbeth, starring alongside Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. More recently, Melling played Harry Beltik in the popular Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit and appeared with Charlize Theron in the action film The Old Guard.
Other notable roles include appearances in Wolf Hall, Harvest, Shoshana, The Pale Blue Eye, and Pillion.
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