Did Justin Bieber like Emma Watson?

Justin Bieber’s crush on Emma Watson revealed

Back in the pop-culture whirlwind of 2010, a teenage Justin Bieber was never shy about sharing his celebrity crushes. Fresh off the massive success of his debut album, the then-16-year-old pop sensation added another major British icon to his radar: Emma Watson.

Following previous admissions that he fancied pop star Cheryl Cole, Bieber set his sights on the Harry Potter star, who was 20 at the time. Speaking candidly about his ideal romantic life, the young singer admitted that he would jump at the chance to court the actress. "I would love to take her out for dinner," Bieber shared, expressing his desire to treat her to a proper date.

While the cross-Atlantic dinner date never actually materialized—largely due to their respective demanding schedules and Bieber's skyrocketing global fame—the playful confession remains a fun time capsule of early-2010s celebrity fandom. It captured an era when Bieber was just transitioning into a global heartthrob, frequently making headlines for his youthful candor and starry-eyed crushes on Hollywood's biggest names.