Harry Potter star Emma Watson is riled by reports she's a serial dater and has urged fans not to believe everything they read in the tabloids.

The 18-year-old actress has amassed a personal fortune, estimated at $16 million, from her role in the boy wizard film franchise, and she insists finding the right man isn't an easy task.

She tell Britain's Hello magazine, "I've been linked to so many guys that I sound like a wanton woman!"People say, 'Oh, boys must be lining up for you.' It's really not that easy. I suppose guys are either intimidated by me and have their defences up or like to take the mickey (make fun) out of me."On set, I'm surrounded by cute, older guys. It's a minefield, to be honest. It's stressful."