J.K. Rowling faces backlash again over 'anti-trans' tweets

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Jonathan Van Ness has some strong words for J.K. Rowling.

More artists are continuing to speak out against J.K. Rowling and denounce the Harry Potter author for her anti-trans opinions.

Ever since JK Rowling posted her highly controversial opinions on transgender on social media earlier this month, the author is facing a lot of backlash for her comments. Many people, including a list of celebrities, have been slamming the author for posting insensitive comments about the already vulnerable section of the society.

Ellise Shafer editorFollowing “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans tweets earlier this week – and her further defense of her comments in a 3,600 word essay – alums of the incredibly successful film franchise as well as other celebrities have publicly spoken out against the British writer.Most recently, Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the series, tweeted a short statement regarding her views on transgender rights.

JK Rowling has come under fire this week for her transphobic tweets where she shared her thoughts about an article that stated “gender non-binary persons menstruate.”

Emma Watson revealed she stands in solidarity with the trans community following J.K. Rowling’s tweets.“Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are,” Watson, 30, wrote via Twitter on Wednesday, June 10.

Emma Watson, 30, is extending “respect and love” to the transgender community after J.K. Rowling, 54, came under fire for a series of controversial tweets that have been blasted as “anti-trans.” The Harry Potter author has been slammed online, and by Emma’s co-star Daniel Radcliffe — now the actress, who portrayed Hermione in the eponymous fantasy series has broken her silence.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEddie Redmayne, the star of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter spinoff franchise Fantastic Beasts, has spoken out against the Wizarding World architect after anti-trans comments she made on Twitter Saturday.“Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative, and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself.

“Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative, and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself,” Eddie Redmayne, star of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, in a statement to Variety, Eddie, 38, who also portrayed a trans woman in the critically acclaimed 2015 film The Danish Girl, condemned JK’s recent anti-trans tweets.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaEddie Redmayne, star of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them franchise, is speaking out against J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans tweets, as the controversy surrounding the author and her beliefs continues to swirl.“Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative, and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself,” Redmayne said in a statement provided to Variety.

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Daniel Radcliffe distanced himself from J.K. Rowling’s controversial beliefs on gender identity.The actor, 30, wrote in an essay published by The Trevor Project on Monday, June 8, that his decision to speak out against the Harry Potter author, 54, and her recent anti-trans tweets does not mean there is any “in-fighting between” them, noting, “That is really not what this is about, nor is it what’s important right now.”He continued, “While Jo is unquestionably responsible for the course my life

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has waded into the transgender row involving author JK Rowling and said he hopes her comments will not “taint” the series for fans.

Daniel Radcliffe, 30, wants to make one truth clear: “Transgender women are women.” J.K. Rowling, 54, may be the reason the Harry Potter star is such a household name — something Daniel even acknowledged — but he could no longer stay silent in the wake of the author’s controversial tweets that have been blasted as “anti-trans.” He shared an essay with his thoughts about the backlash and transgender people’s suffering in an essay shared on The Trevor Project, which fights to end suicide among

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer“Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe posted a lengthy response on Monday to controversial anti-trans tweets posted by author J.K.

at a time when the country/world is protesting racial injustice. The Harry Potter author shared an article called "Creating a More Equal Post-COVID-19 World for People Who Menstruate," and was apparently hung up on the phrase "people who menstruate.""I'm sure there used to be a word for those people.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling tweeted her opinion this weekend about a headline referencing “people who menstruate” – saying that the word “women” would be more appropriate – and many fans immediately accused her of being anti-trans.