Emma Watson cuts her hair -- finally [poll]

In yet another sign that the "Harry Potter" franchise is drawing to a close, Emma Watson has finally cut her hair. Drastically.

The signature long locks of Hermione Granger — a character Watson has played for about a decade — have been shed for a pixie cut, a picture of which is posted on her Facebook page. EW has a photo as well.

"I’ve wanted to do this since I was about 16," she told EW, "so as soon as I had the chance I was like, 'Right. This is it.' "

Can you imagine going 10 years with the same hairstyle? And which do you like better, classic Emma shown at left, or her newly liberated look at the link above?

-- Christie D'Zurilla

Photo: Emma Watson in the winners room at the National Movie Awards 2010 on May 26 in London. Credit: Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images.

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Comments

[Gabby]

I love it!!! She looks stunning! It really accentuates her gorgeous face!!
Anyone who doesn't like it obviously doesn't understand her reasoning. She couldn't experiment with her hair for the past 10 years, because Hermione's hair is long and brown. Emma is 20 years old and can finally try something new. Plus, it's hair and it WILL grow back. I love this short look on her! She's not the first to do it and she certainly won't be the last. :D

[someone]

BS. Sure I understand her reasoning. I still think she looked better before. I just don't like such short hair. Period.