Emma Watson stepped into the spotlight in 2001 as the beloved, frizzy-haired know-it-all we all loved, Hermione Granger. Since then, she’s taken her influence beyond the big screen and is now among the world's most influential activists. Watson is now a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, calling for gender equality and leading the UN Women campaign HeforShe. Her feminism, uniqueness, self-love, and overall intelligence (she’s a Brown graduate) has propelled her to the top of my favorites list. So here come 12 of the best things she's said or done, in case you didn't have enough reasons to love her already.

1. Watson doesn’t feel the need to over-sexualize her image. She is one of few celebrities that appreciates modesty.

2. And she isn’t afraid to march to the beat of her own drum. Why?

3. Because she doesn’t get caught up in other people’s opinions.

4. Because she went Ivy League and graduated on top of being a successful actress.

5. And she looked good while doing it.

6. Speaking of acting, let us take a second to remember her perfection as Sam in "Perks of Being a Wallflower."

7. And when her character Hermione punched Malfoy in the face; the epitome of badass and killer acting. Look at that face.

8. Because she rejects traditional gender roles.

9. And reinforces this whenever she can.

10. She also invites men to join in on the fun.

11. Because she feels for you guys too.

12. She will forever inspire us all.