46. You know, there are a lot of recent actresses with whom Emma can join as the "classier" set in Hollywood, i.e., Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Bynes Mandy Moore, Anne Hathaway...perhaps because they focus on their craft, not on their scandals and press, we don't hear as much about them as the skanky set.

Posted at 12:36PM on Jul 13th 2007 by SK

47. She's only 17 (damn) and she seems to have more maturity than most people in general. That is in fact something that is more typical of the British than Americans, just based on how people are raised in the two countries. And true, she does have a lot to learn. And hopefully, when she learns it, she'll turn her back on it, continue to have class, and perform as an ACTRESS, not as a 'celebrity.'

Hollywood being what she has to learn a lot about of course...

Posted at 12:40PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Jason

48. Oh, we'll see a picture of her flipping the bird, all right. But it will be a composite job done via Photoshop. Can we put anything past these weasels who ambush celebrities for "our pleasure?"

Although TMZ has its moments of sleaziness, I'm glad they pushed a story about dignity and class--sorely missing in young American actresses in the spotlight today. Oh, they're out there--it's just that they are seen as not being worthy of a story--hence the urging of the lovely young Emma to flip the bird.

We enforce the whore-like behavior of Paris, Lindsey L, and Britney simply by clamoring to pick up the magazines and tuning in the shows that feature them.

Posted at 12:41PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Ran

49. GOOD JOB, Emma!!! You're a true lady that needs to be the role model of today's teenagers. It just shows that you have class and good breeding. Congratulations to your parents as well, for raising a very nice person in you.

Posted at 12:44PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Arlene

50. The unfortunate reality here is that provoking Emma to behave without "class" and unladylike will be viewed as a challenge by the papparazzi. They will hound her, looking for any thing that might be twisted into inappropriate behavior. Their goal will be to capture that one shot they consider sensational. Many paps are creeps and creepy people feel threatened by decency. Let's hope they can, for once, let this polite young lady live her life as she deserves--happy, prosperous, and secure in herself and her decisions.

Posted at 12:45PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Val

51. It's nice to see a famous teen ager who is smart enough to ignore reporters. I'm sure if she would have complied it would have been printed that she did it out of anger for having her picture taken.

Posted at 12:51PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Lisa

52. How refreshing to see that Emma has a brain and class unlike Lohan, Spears, Hilton etc. etc., thank you Emma for maintaining your standards. I regret ever letting our son watch those other artificially created starlets who allow themselves to be victimized by the press.

Posted at 12:55PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Mustang

53. And if she did flip the photographer's the bird...the writers will spin it around and make up some lame story to make her look bad

Posted at 12:58PM on Jul 13th 2007 by carm

54. It is very rare these days to hear of a young lady with standards that are above these types of things and I praise her values. I am the mother of a twelve year old girl and this is the example I would like her to see more of. Thanks Emma!!!

Posted at 12:59PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Angie

55. Again Emma job well done for having class and being a lovely young lady. However, to the rest of commenter's not all Americans are rude and ignorant. When adding your comments don't stereotype all famous or non-famous Americans to be ignorant or rude.

Posted at 1:00PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Ms. Matthews

56. I feel really stupid asking this, but why would they want a pic of her flipping the bird? What good is that? And why would you do that as a celeb anyway...just because they were asking for it?????

Posted at 1:02PM on Jul 13th 2007 by GettysburgFife

57. Good for her! Its disgusting what actors do in and out of movies! Stay clean Emma.

Posted at 1:22PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Elizabeth

58. Way to go, Emma! I'm happy to know she has some serious class. Hopefully she'll break the child-star mold, along with the other Potter actors.

I'm looking forward to seeing her work as time goes on...Or wishing her well if she decides to get out of acting.

Posted at 1:24PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Scotta

59. Its very clear to me that TMZ.COM and the photographers want her to do something like that to make her look bad .

Shes just a kid leave her alone !

Posted at 1:56PM on Jul 13th 2007 by James

60. It's such a shame that such a fuss is created when someone does not do something so trashy! She has class, and the world is taken aback. What have we become?

Posted at 2:00PM on Jul 13th 2007 by Lissco