Emma Watson just gave a major shout out to Rhode Island in a recent Instagram post.
The former "Harry Potter" star directed and featured in a commercial for Renais, her gin brand, launched with her brother, Alex Watson.
"The US has been my second home since I first went to Brown in Rhode Island, so I am thrilled to be bringing Renais abroad and home again!" Watson said in her post.
The commercial consists of Watson with her family, particularly her brother Alex Watson, sharing wine and gin and walking along patches of land accompanied by scenic French vistas.
Who is Emma Watson?
Emma Watson is British actor whose breakout role as Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" film series. Like her costar, Daniel Radcliffe, she branched off into other creative ventures after the series ended.
Watson starred as Belle in the live-action remake of the Disney classic, "Beauty and the Beast," and played "Sam" in "Perks of Being a Wallflower" to critical acclaim.
She attended Brown University and graduated in 2014 with a degree in English literature.
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What is Renais
Renais is the spirits brand owned by Watson and her family made from the "upcycled" grape byproducts from her family's winery.
The commercial coincides with the launch of Alex Watson and Emma Watson's gin, Renais Gin, in the United States.
"Renais captures the spirit of an iconic wine region, harnessing the finest natural botanicals to create a bold, vibrant gin," the website says.
"We are committed to working hard on our vineyards and the distillery and evaluate every step from from grape to glass," the website's "Our Story" page says. "Our conscientious work with our supply chain, our consumers and the drinks industry results in a gin that's not just delicious, but made with genuine care."
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
