Emma Watson 'dreams for makeup job'

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Emma Watson has admitted that if she had not become an actress than a career in makeup artistry would have been her second choice.

The Harry Potter star, who has made £10 million playing Hermione Granger in the popular franchise, revealed that she would be content with a role behind the scenes, Contactmusic reports.

"If I hadn't been an actress I would have happily been a makeup artist," she told Elle. "I love makeup. Being around makeup girls all the time, you pick up loads of stuff - I'll go down there at lunch and use some of their products."

She added: "I love doing up my flatmate before she goes out, like a Girl's World!"

Watson previously said that she may give up acting entirely.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince arrives in cinemas on July 15.