Kari Lewis, a 31-year-old from Zionsville, Indiana, has been told countless times that she bears a striking resemblance to actress Emma Watson. People have even gone so far as to say that her own mother has trouble distinguishing between the two in photos. This comparison first came about in 2001, around the time of the premiere of the first Harry Potter film. Despite her day job as an instructional assistant, Kari enjoys bringing in some extra cash by dressing up as both Hermione Granger and Belle from Beauty and the Beast, the characters famously portrayed by Watson.
Kari Lewis, who bears a striking resemblance to Emma Watson, has claimed that she resembles the Harry Potter actress so much that even her own mother finds it hard to distinguish them in photos.
Emma Watson portrayed the character of Hermione Granger in a promotional photo for the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Kari enjoys dressing up as ‘Time Turner Hermione’ from the beloved Harry Potter series, specifically in the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. She shared a photo of herself in costume next to Emma Watson, who played Hermione in the movie. Kari mentioned that her mom often remarks on the resemblance between her and the actress, sometimes mistaking Emma Watson for her. While working at a restaurant, Kari received numerous comments from amazed customers who couldn’t believe how similar she looked to the famous actress. She finds it amusing to witness people’s reactions and understands why they see a likeness. The first time Kari was compared to Emma Watson was during a visit to the post office, shortly after the release of the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Kari Lewis, a 31-year-old mother from Zionsville, Indiana, bears a striking resemblance to the famous actress. In the photo, Kari is casually dressed in a hoodie.
Featured in the image is Emma Watson portraying the character of Hermione Granger in the film “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.”
During the day, she assists with teaching, but during her downtime, she enjoys cosplaying as Hermione Granger to make some extra cash. In a photo, Kari can be seen posing with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley doppelgängers.
Kari, as seen in the photo, has built a strong following of 32.1k on Instagram. She has cultivated a dedicated fan base by embodying Watson at various events throughout the UK, supplementing her income in the process.
At just 12 years old, Kari drew comparisons to Watson for the first time when the initial Harry Potter movie came out in 2001. Here, Kari can be seen posing for photos to share on social media.
“It all began with the release of the first film,” she explained. “I was at the Post Office, sending a letter for my mum, when a few girls called me Hermione.”
“I had never heard that name before, so I did some research when I got home and discovered that I actually did resemble her.”
“From there, I dove headfirst into the movies and books, becoming a huge Harry Potter fan.”
Now, Kari, with a remarkable 32,200 followers on Instagram, has cultivated a dedicated fan base by dressing up as Watson at various events in the UK, supplementing her income in the process.
Kari, seen here posing with her Beauty and The Beast Disney dolls, loves to dress up as Belle from the 2017 version of the timeless Disney classic.
Kari, a mother-of-one, loves attending children’s parties dressed as Belle from the 2017 film. In addition to her Princess look, she also enjoys cosplaying as Hogwarts’ very own Hermione Granger. Her Hermione outfits range from the classic school uniform to the iconic Time Turner look from the third Harry Potter film. Kari has caught the eye of convention organizers who hire her to bring Hermione to life for fans of the franchise. The best part for Kari is seeing the surprised and delighted reactions of people when they see her in character at events.