May 10, 2016
Emma Watson, the Harry Potter actress-turned-liberal activist, has been named in the Panama Papers.
But it’s no big deal, she says, because having an offshore company or account is not illegal or unethical. But it is private. Or it was supposed to be.
“Emma (like many high-profile individuals) set up an offshore company for the sole purpose of protecting her anonymity and safety,” said a statement issued by her representatives Tuesday. “Emma receives absolutely no tax or monetary advantages from this offshore company whatsoever — only privacy.”