Video: Emma Watson dedicates award to hamster In the wake of her triumphant speech to the UN in September, Emma Watson delivered a speech of a different order at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles on October 31. In accepting her prize for British Artist of the Year at the Britannia Awards, the actress spoke about the death of her hamster, Millie, on the set of the first Harry Potter film. She recalled how the set decorators on the film had fashioned the creature a tiny coffin, before dedicating her award to the late rodent. Her speech was received warmly by the audience at the event, which is hosted annually by Bafta LA to celebrate the achievements of film professionals in the US, the UK and beyond. I'm especially honoured to be receiving this award ... er ... from the Bafta ... LA ... because the British film industry hasn't just been a workplace for me, it's been the place I've grown up, it's been a surrogate family, really. And a sweet but slightly morbid example of this, is when on the first Harry Potter film, my on-set hamster, Millie, had a heart attack and didn't quite make it ... So the set decorators built a small, mahogany-sized hamster coffin. And it had a velvet lining and a silver plaque on the front which had Millie's name engraved on it. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is, you're all very special to me, and your vote of confidence means a lot. And I take it as such a great honour that you're giving me this award tonight. I mean business. Thank you very, very much, and rest in peace, Millie. This one's for you.