Two female celebrities in recent weeks have made the headlines (and been hailed as heroes) for actions that may actually set women back.

The first headline-generating celebrity was “Harry Potter” actress Emma Watson, who announced last week that she is taking a year off acting to focus on feminism. Watson hasn’t starred in anything major since the “Harry Potter” series concluded in 2011, so her announcement seems less like a selfless move and more like a cry for attention before she fades into obscurity.