JK Rowling: Rupert Grint joins Harry Potter cast in supporting trans people after writer's controversial comments
4 years, 6 months ago

JK Rowling: Rupert Grint joins Harry Potter cast in supporting trans people after writer's controversial comments

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rupert Grint has become the latest member of the Harry Potter cast to show support for the transgender community following comments by JK Rowling. “I firmly stand with the trans community and echo the sentiments expressed by many of my peers,” Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, wrote. Trans men are men.” He continued: “We should all be entitled to live with love and without judgment.” Almost a week after Rowling originally tweeted her criticism of an article using the trans-inclusive term “people with period”, a large number of the film adaptations’ stars have shown their support for the trans community and trans Harry Potter fans. Emma Watson additionally encouraged her fans to donate to a trans-support charities, tweeting: “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.” She continued: “I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you, respect you and love you for who you are.” Other stars of the franchise to speak out include Evanna Lynch, Katie Leung and Bonnie Wright.

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The Harry Potter rich list: Eye-watering sums the child stars such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Robert Pattinson have made... including the VERY surprising actor who's only made
2 days, 6 hours ago

The Harry Potter rich list: Eye-watering sums the child stars such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Robert Pattinson have made... including the VERY surprising actor who's only made

Daily Mail  

It's been 14 years since Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter. Harry Potter stars Ron Weasley, played by Rupert Grint, Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, and Hermione Granger, played by Emma Watson Few doubt that these stars owe their careers to the feminist author. Rupert Grint - £40million Grint, 36, reportedly made £21million playing the role of Harry's best friend …

JK Rowling says there are 'no trans kids' and says NO child is born in the wrong body in response to online troll who accused her of 'hateful focus'
1 week, 4 days ago

JK Rowling says there are 'no trans kids' and says NO child is born in the wrong body in response to online troll who accused her of 'hateful focus'

Daily Mail  

The maligned JK Rowling has come under fire after stating there are 'no trans kids' and people cannot be born in the wrong body. Rowling has been the focus of controversy over the last few years for her views on women's rights and transgender issues as she repeatedly asserts 'sex cannot be changed' Rowling posted in response to a critic …

JK Rowling admits she’s ‘cancelled’ over trans views after wedding anniversary post
1 week, 6 days ago

JK Rowling admits she’s ‘cancelled’ over trans views after wedding anniversary post

The Independent  

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HBO Reveals J.K. Rowling's Participation In Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

HBO Reveals J.K. Rowling's Participation In Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As the cloak of invisibility starts to slowly get lifted, more details are being revealed surrounding J.K. Rowling’s involvement in the upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series. In a recent statement from HBO provided to Variety and The Wrap, HBO said that it has “been working with J. K. Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over …

Producers of controversial JK Rowling play at Edinburgh Fringe preparing for protests
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Producers of controversial JK Rowling play at Edinburgh Fringe preparing for protests

The Independent  

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JK Rowling says loved ones ‘begged’ her to keep trans views to herself
7 months, 1 week ago

JK Rowling says loved ones ‘begged’ her to keep trans views to herself

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In June 2020, Rowling publicly criticised the term “people who menstruate”, writing on X/Twitter: “‘People …

Daniel Radcliffe refuses to rule out appearing in Harry Potter TV series
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniel Radcliffe refuses to rule out appearing in Harry Potter TV series

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JK Rowling row continues after she doubles down on mocking trans football manager Lucy Clark
7 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling row continues after she doubles down on mocking trans football manager Lucy Clark

Hindustan Times  

JK Rowling opened fire on social media on Saturday, May 11, as she resumed her online tirade against transgender people. JK Rowling The British Harry Potter author's comments came as a reply to @prideukorg's Saturday tweet celebrating Clark's achievement: “Lucy Clark, the world’s first openly transgender referee, has made history by becoming the first trans manager in the top 5 …

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out
8 months, 1 week ago

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out

The Independent  

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JK Rowling podcast reveals how Harry Potter author U-turned on promise to respect pronouns
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling podcast reveals how Harry Potter author U-turned on promise to respect pronouns

The Independent  

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JK Rowling trans row: Timeline of Harry Potter author with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling trans row: Timeline of Harry Potter author with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson

The Independent  

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JK Rowling won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take: ‘Can save their apologies’
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take: ‘Can save their apologies’

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of renewed controversy surrounding transgender rights, famed author JK Rowling has once again found herself at the centre of a heated debate. JK Rowling says she won't forgive Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for their take on trans rights According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rowling's latest comments come in response to a recent report …

J.K. Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting transgender rights
8 months, 4 weeks ago

J.K. Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting transgender rights

Salon  

J.K. Rowling is hitting out at former "Harry Potter" actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for previously supporting transgender rights. The fantasy series creator, who frequently posts her views about transgender identity on social media, responded to an X user who wrote, "Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology … safe in the knowledge …

JK Rowling: Harry Potter stars would not be forgiven if they apologise to me
8 months, 4 weeks ago

JK Rowling: Harry Potter stars would not be forgiven if they apologise to me

The Independent  

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Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of logical reasoning in anxieties that surround gender
9 months ago

Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of logical reasoning in anxieties that surround gender

Hindustan Times  

Enough has been written about JK Rowling’s views on transgender persons, or, more specifically, trans women who identify as women.. She waded into it yet again on Saturday, when she wrote a long post about who she thinks are women, and who she thinks aren’t. In the beginning of her post, she talks about women and men as thus: “What …

JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans identity politics, challenges Scottish police to arrest her for not accepting biological males as 'women'
9 months ago

JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans identity politics, challenges Scottish police to arrest her for not accepting biological males as 'women'

Op India  

JK Rowling, the Harry Potter author who is often in headlines for her strong opinion on gender identity issues has literally broken the new ‘hate crime’ law of Scotland on the very first day. Notably, right after the Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force in Scotland, JK Rowling took to her X account and dropped an 11-post …

Lionel Shriver says watching Harry Potter actors speaking out against JK Rowling is ‘hideous’
9 months ago

Lionel Shriver says watching Harry Potter actors speaking out against JK Rowling is ‘hideous’

The Independent  

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Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby
10 months ago

Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby

News 18  

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is facing backlash for ‘misgendering’ trans newsreader and activist India Willoughby. “When men – all men, however they identify – are banned from women’s spaces, those who disregard the ban can be challenged, inside the space and out,” Rowling said in a lengthy X post. The news anchor, who holds a gender recognition certificate, claimed …

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Ire: Furious trans broadcaster India Willoughby says she has reported JK Rowling to police over alleged misgendering, but author doubles down and says 'views are protect
10 months ago

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Ire: Furious trans broadcaster India Willoughby says she has reported JK Rowling to police over alleged misgendering, but author doubles down and says 'views are protect

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has been reported to the police by India Willoughby over accusations the author allegedly 'misgendered' the broadcaster. On Sunday, Rowling posted a criticism of trans women being allowed into women's changing rooms on X and in the thread she spoke about Willoughby and said: 'India didn't become a woman. JK Rowling has hit back after being reported to …

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him
10 months ago

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him

Op India  

JK Rowling, the well-known author who penned the globally successful Harry Potter series, called a ‘trans’ TV presenter in the UK, India Willoughby a “male narcissist”. — J.K. Rowling March 4, 2024 JK Rowling refuses to bow down to trans politics, stands for women’s rights This, however, riled up India Willoughby who accused Rowling of ‘misgendering’ and “grotesque transphobia”. pic.twitter.com/iJMDmDeMaO …

JK Rowling claims she would ‘happily’ spend two years in prison for misgendering a trans person
1 year, 2 months ago

JK Rowling claims she would ‘happily’ spend two years in prison for misgendering a trans person

The Independent  

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J.K. Rowling removed from Museum of Pop Culture exhibit for her transphobic commentary
1 year, 5 months ago

J.K. Rowling removed from Museum of Pop Culture exhibit for her transphobic commentary

Salon  

J.K. Rowling has been removed from a "Harry Potter" exhibit at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture, due to her "super hateful and divisive" transphobic views. In a blog post published in March, the museum's project manager Chris Moore — who is also transgender — slammed Rowling's anti-trans rhetoric: "There's a certain cold, heartless, joy-sucking entity in the world of Harry …

Harry Potter star shares ‘support’ for JK Rowling
1 year, 8 months ago

Harry Potter star shares ‘support’ for JK Rowling

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A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights
1 year, 8 months ago

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights

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Harry Potter series on Max: JK Rowling, Warner Bros get on board with HBO to adapt all 7 books into a multi-season series
1 year, 8 months ago

Harry Potter series on Max: JK Rowling, Warner Bros get on board with HBO to adapt all 7 books into a multi-season series

Op India  

For the fans of Potterverse who always lamented that the movies ‘miss too much’, there is finally some good news. Following the enormous success of the Harry Potter film series, Harry Potter and his friends are coming back to life on the small screen in a new decade-long television series. Discovery, David Zaslav, unveiled the new service, which combines the …

Daniel Radcliffe says adults need to ‘trust kids to tell them who they are’ in roundtable with trans youths
1 year, 8 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe says adults need to ‘trust kids to tell them who they are’ in roundtable with trans youths

The Independent  

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‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind
1 year, 9 months ago

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind

The Hindu  

If you live on the Internet, like I do, it is hard to have a conversation about J.K. Rowling without an eye roll, a nonchalant shrug or a shrewd hand gesture indicating we move on from the topic. She informs us that even a mention of the author’s name would attract accusations of mainstreaming witchcraft which would lead to Evangelical …

Daniel Radcliffe: ‘If you’re going to talk about trans kids, it might be useful to actually listen to trans kids’
1 year, 9 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe: ‘If you’re going to talk about trans kids, it might be useful to actually listen to trans kids’

The Independent  

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JK Rowling says she ‘absolutely’ knew Harry Potter fans would be ‘deeply unhappy’ over trans views
1 year, 9 months ago

JK Rowling says she ‘absolutely’ knew Harry Potter fans would be ‘deeply unhappy’ over trans views

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What did JK Rowling say about trans people? Harry Potter author brushes off concerns over legacy on new podcast
1 year, 10 months ago

What did JK Rowling say about trans people? Harry Potter author brushes off concerns over legacy on new podcast

The Independent  

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Commentary: Here’s an idea: Maybe if we all stop talking about J.K. Rowling, she’ll just go away
1 year, 10 months ago

Commentary: Here’s an idea: Maybe if we all stop talking about J.K. Rowling, she’ll just go away

LA Times  

Novelist J.K. Rowling is back in the news where, apparently, she longs to be. Indeed, a teaser for the series includes Rowling saying that she “never set out to upset anyone,” but that fans who feel she has risked her legacy “could not have misunderstood me more profoundly.” Having listened to the first and second episode, I can tell you …

JK Rowling says statements about trans people have been ‘profoundly’ misunderstood in new podcast
1 year, 10 months ago

JK Rowling says statements about trans people have been ‘profoundly’ misunderstood in new podcast

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JK Rowling says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views
1 year, 10 months ago

JK Rowling says she ‘never set out to upset anyone’ over transgender views

The Independent  

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J.K. Rowling says comments deemed anti-trans were ‘profoundly’ misunderstood
1 year, 10 months ago

J.K. Rowling says comments deemed anti-trans were ‘profoundly’ misunderstood

LA Times  

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, nearly three years after publishing a series of tweets that was widely considered transphobic, is stating in a new podcast that she “never set out to upset anyone.” “What has interested me in recent years, particularly on social media,” Rowling said in the trailer for the podcast, which debuts Feb. 21, “is when fans say, …

To Play, Or Not To Play: How the ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ game has divided JK Rowling fans
1 year, 10 months ago

To Play, Or Not To Play: How the ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ game has divided JK Rowling fans

Firstpost  

JK Rowling, the author of the famed Harry Potter series, has stirred controversy over her controversial remarks on the transgender community in the past. The conversation among fans and gamers as Hogwarts Legacy approached its official release date Friday has been dominated not by talk about spell casting or Hippogriff taming, but by JK Rowling’s remarks on transgender issues. On …

Hogwarts Legacy introduces first transgender character in Harry Potter world
1 year, 11 months ago

Hogwarts Legacy introduces first transgender character in Harry Potter world

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Rupert Grint admits Harry Potter role became ‘suffocating’
1 year, 11 months ago

Rupert Grint admits Harry Potter role became ‘suffocating’

The Independent  

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Ralph Fiennes: Harry Potter star defends JK Rowling from ‘disgusting abuse’ over trans comments
2 years ago

Ralph Fiennes: Harry Potter star defends JK Rowling from ‘disgusting abuse’ over trans comments

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JK Rowling says she ‘does not consider’ herself ‘cancelled’ amid trans view backlash from Harry Potter stars
2 years ago

JK Rowling says she ‘does not consider’ herself ‘cancelled’ amid trans view backlash from Harry Potter stars

The Independent  

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Stephen Fry ‘won’t abandon’ JK Rowling despite author’s comments ‘deeply upsetting’ his trans friends
2 years, 1 month ago

Stephen Fry ‘won’t abandon’ JK Rowling despite author’s comments ‘deeply upsetting’ his trans friends

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Trans Awareness Week: Daniel Radcliffe’s open letter to JK Rowling shows trans rights aren’t a political issue – they’re a moral one
2 years, 1 month ago

Trans Awareness Week: Daniel Radcliffe’s open letter to JK Rowling shows trans rights aren’t a political issue – they’re a moral one

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Daniel Radcliffe explains why he wrote open letter in response to JK Rowling trans row
2 years, 2 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe explains why he wrote open letter in response to JK Rowling trans row

The Independent  

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Daniel Radcliffe is no Voldemort: "Harry Potter" actor assures that Rowling doesn't speak for him
2 years, 2 months ago

Daniel Radcliffe is no Voldemort: "Harry Potter" actor assures that Rowling doesn't speak for him

Salon  

Mere days after Ralph Fiennes defended author J.K. Rowling in The New York Times, his co-star in the "Harry Potter" franchise is taking a different tactic. In an interview with IndieWire, Radcliffe said the reason he believed "very, very much as though I needed to say something when I did was because, particularly since finishing 'Potter,' I've met so many …

Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling's stance on trans people
2 years, 2 months ago

Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling's stance on trans people

Hindustan Times  

Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes has come to the defence of the series’ creator and author JK Rowling, who has been under fire for her comments on transpeople for quite some time now. Ralph, who played the villain Voldemort in the popular movie franchise, said in a recent interview that the ‘verbal abuse’ coming Rowling’s way was ‘disgusting’. The verbal …

Ralph Fiennes slams criticism of J.K. Rowling as "verbal abuse" and cancel culture lacking "nuance"
2 years, 2 months ago

Ralph Fiennes slams criticism of J.K. Rowling as "verbal abuse" and cancel culture lacking "nuance"

Salon  

Ralph Fiennes is defending J.K. Rowling once again. In a New York Times weekend interview, the Oscar-nominated actor said the "verbal abuse" the "Harry Potter" author has received over her contentious remarks on transgender rights is both "disgusting" and "appalling." Fiennes – who plays the villainous Lord Voldemort in the "Harry Potter" films – added, "JK Rowling has written these …

I can’t help thinking that JK Rowling has tainted the legacy of Harry Potter
2 years, 3 months ago

I can’t help thinking that JK Rowling has tainted the legacy of Harry Potter

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JK Rowling opens up on skipping 'Harry Potter' reunion special
2 years, 4 months ago

JK Rowling opens up on skipping 'Harry Potter' reunion special

The Hindu  

Author JK Rowling has finally opened up about her absence from the Harry Potter reunion special, saying she made a conscious decision to skip it. In an interview on Saturday as part of Graham Norton’s Radio Show Podcast, Rowling addressed the rumours claiming she wasn't invited for the 20th-anniversary reunion special of the Harry Potter movies, which were based on …

JK Rowling’s Harry Potter play faces backlash for Pride Month tweet
2 years, 7 months ago

JK Rowling’s Harry Potter play faces backlash for Pride Month tweet

The Independent  

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J.K. Rowling organizes boozy TERF lunch amidst protest and march for transgender rights
2 years, 8 months ago

J.K. Rowling organizes boozy TERF lunch amidst protest and march for transgender rights

Salon  

A boozy lunch at London's prestigious River Café — an exclusive Michelin-star restaurant — soon became the talk of the town on social media. Alongside Rowling was journalist Helen Joyce, who penned the 2021 book "Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality," and radical feminist writer Julie Bindel, who is also the co-founder of the campaigning organization Justice for Women. Rowling's own …

JK Rowling called out by John Waters over views on trans people: ‘What is wrong with her?’
2 years, 9 months ago

JK Rowling called out by John Waters over views on trans people: ‘What is wrong with her?’

The Independent  

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