TALK OF THE TOWN: Emma Watson ‘steps back from acting’

TALK OF THE TOWN: Emma Watson ‘steps back from acting to spend time with rumoured fiance Leo Robinton’

I thought only woodland creatures hibernated for winter, but apparently petite actresses do too.

Emma Watson has gone ‘dormant’ according to her agent. That appears to be movie-speak for she’s ‘given up acting’.

I can reveal the Harry Potter star, who has been famous since she was nine, has decided to step back from the limelight to spend time with rumoured fiance Leo Robinton, who she’s been dating for 18 months. 

My source says: ‘Emma has gone underground, she is settling down with Leo. They’re laying low. Maybe she wants a family.’

Emma Watson has gone ‘dormant’ according to her agent. That appears to be movie-speak for she’s ‘given up acting’. Pictured: Watson in LA on February 4

The Harry Potter star, who has been famous since she was nine, has decided to step back from the limelight to spend time with rumoured fiance Leo Robinton, who she's been dating for 18 months

The Harry Potter star, who has been famous since she was nine, has decided to step back from the limelight to spend time with rumoured fiance Leo Robinton, who she’s been dating for 18 months

I understand that for several weeks until January, Emma, 30, and Leo – who reportedly makes a fortune selling legal cannabis in LA – secretly lived in Ibiza where she would spend mornings reading the papers over smoothies at a vegan cafe. 

She is now in LA, where a picture was taken this month, but her publicist confirms her career is ‘dormant’ and she ‘is not taking on new commitments’.

Regé-Jean is a work of art

Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page could find himself permanently ensconced in his character’s stately home.  

The hunk, who played the Duke of Hastings, has had his portrait painted and the artist intends to hang it at Castle Howard, where the series is shot. 

Creator Michelle Pearson Cooper, wife of chocolate heir Justin Cadbury, says: ‘I hope one day it will hang there, though I’d also like to keep him for myself.’

Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page could find himself permanently ensconced in his character's stately home. Pictured: The portrait

Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page could find himself permanently ensconced in his character’s stately home. Pictured: The portrait

Netflix is ramping up Covid security on the next series of Bridgerton after the first was delayed by a major outbreak which struck down Polly Walker, who plays the indomitable Lady Portia Featherington. 

Like many, I am waiting with bated breath to find out what became of Portia, the juiciest female character, whose husband died at the end of the last series, leaving her penniless.

So I do hope Polly has recovered and producers will be able to prevent another virus outbreak and potential delay. 

My source tells me that Polly tested positive, as did some members of the crew.

I wouldn’t mind if that scandal sheet authoress Lady Whistledown got struck down, though… she’s the competition!