Emma Watson has hit back at critics who claim her controversial topless Vanity Fair shoot undermines her feminist views.

The actress posed for a photoshoot in the magazine by fashion photographer Tim Walker.

One of the photos showed her posing in a white crocheted jacket with no top or bra underneath.

Critics said the shoot showed she was hypocritical for claiming to be a feminist.

Broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer posted a tweet criticising the actress for posing for the photograph.

She wrote: “Emma Watson: ‘Feminism, feminism... gender wage gap... why oh why am I not taken seriously... feminism... oh, and here are my t--s!"