Hermione’s ex has a new (and controversial) romantic interest
Emma Watson and Mexican businessman Gonzalo Hevia Baillères haven’t said “yes, we’re officially dating,” but the internet has already made its verdict. And it comes with advance warnings.
Followers of Belinda have invaded the British actress’s Instagram to point out the heir to El Palacio de Hierro as a “lousy boyfriend”. Basically, they’re giving her the talk you’d give your best friend before a questionable first date, but on a global scale.
They filled the Englishwoman’s Instagram with warnings about the businessman’s history.
The magazine Who reports that, although nothing is official, the public appearances tell another story. They were first seen in Courchevel, that alpine destination where only people who have surnames that sound like noble titles go. Then in Punta Mita and, more recently, walking through CDMX.
The narrative is classic: girl world famous for being the smartest witch at Hogwarts, boy heir to one of the most exclusive stores in Mexico. It’s like a crossover fanfiction that no one asked for, but that we’re all commenting on.
The curious thing is how the romantic past (supposed or real) travels in time to present itself in the present. Fans don’t forget. And in the digital age, that collective memory is transformed into direct comments on the publication of a selfie.
Watson, who has built a post-Harry Potter career away from easy scandal, now finds herself in the middle of a drama that smells more like a 4pm soap opera than a British indie film. Time will tell if he heeds the warnings or writes his own script.
