Emma Watson mistaken for child

Emma Watson mistaken for child
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Summary In Hollywood, a youthful look is an asset. In the line at airport security, not so much.

 

LOS ANGELES: It s a lesson Emma Watson found out the hard, somewhat embarrassing way, as the erstwhile "Harry Potter" star took to Twitter to reveal that a member of the TSA held up her recent holiday journey after being convinced that she was a child.


Make that, a very young child, in need of a parent to travel with.


"Passport control:  unaccompanied minor?  Me:  sorry?  Passport control:  where is ur guardian?  Me:


Clearly, that particular agent wasn t a Hermione fan. Well, at least the Brit -- proving she s ever bit an adult on the current cover of Marie Claire, incidentally -- has a sense of humor about it.


Oops! Emma Watson s red carpet gaffe was one of the top 10 wardrobe malfunctions of 2012.
Then again, she s had some practice, as it s not exactly an unusual occurrence.


"The really sad thing is that this is not the first time this has happened," she added.
Long live the youthful glow.
 

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