Emma Watson has spoken strongly about the importance of emotional expression, particularly for men. During a 2015 conversation at Facebooks London headquarters, she said, "I get disturbed by the idea that men cannot cry", calling it “the saddest thing in the world”. Watson argued that expressing emotions is what makes people human, not something that defines gender. Her comments challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and highlight the importance of vulnerability, communication and allowing people to express what they genuinely feel.