Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe reopens war of words with JK Rowling over trans views insisting he doesn't owe her 'the things he truly believes' just because she made him a superstar - and says he
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe reopens war of words with JK Rowling over trans views insisting he doesn't owe her 'the things he truly believes' just because she made him a superstar - and says he

Daily Mail  

Daniel Radcliffe has reignited a row with JK Rowling over trans views by saying his beliefs don't have to align with the author's just because she made him a star. The actor, 34, and fellow Harry Potter stars Emma Watson, 34, and Rupert Grint, 35, have been outspoken in their support of gender ideology - that biologically male trans women are actually women. Yet although Radcliffe admitted 'nothing in my life' would likely have happened if not for beloved author Rowling, 58, he said that didn't mean he didn't owes her 'the things he truly believes'. Daniel Radcliffe has reignited his row with JK Rowling after admitting her views on trans people have left him 'really sad' The author, 58, has frequently expressed her views that biological sex is more important than gender identity and that women's spaces should remain single-sex Since starring in Harry Potter, Radcliffe has made around £95million - but says he doesn't owe her 'the things he truly believes' just because she made him a star Radcliffe shot to fame playing Harry Potter in the movie adaptations of her beloved children's books. Pictured: Radcliffe, Rowling, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in 2004 Rowling has faced frequent attacks online from the trans community for saying that biologically male trans women should not be allowed in women's spaces.

Women Harry Potter Star Young People Harry Things Lgbtq Watson Trans Author My Life Nhs Daniel Views Dan Jk Rowling Radcliffe Trans Women Rowling Cass Puberty Blockers Potter Her Views Spoken Daniel Radcliffe Emma Watson Dr Cass Rupert Grint Reopens War  rowling  watson  cass  views  author  spoken  harry  things  superstar  potter  truly  reopens  war  star  words  women  radcliffe  trans

History of this topic

Ed Sheeran slams ‘divisive and damaging’ reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s Eve party
2 months ago

Ed Sheeran slams ‘divisive and damaging’ reports he attended JK Rowling’s New Year’s Eve party

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ed Sheeran has denied spending …

JK Rowling says ‘trans kids’ do not exist, asserts children are never ‘born in wrong body’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

JK Rowling says ‘trans kids’ do not exist, asserts children are never ‘born in wrong body’

Hindustan Times  

JK Rowling has once again spoken out against the transgender community. Taking to social media Sunday, the Harry Potter crooner denied the existence of “trans kids,” arguing that children can never be “born in the wrong body.” The 59-year-old's scathing remark came in response to a critic who blasted her controversial views on transgenders as “hurtful” and “unnecessary.” In this …

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'
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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. The author then shared a response she’d received that said: “I hope he leaves you …

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

J.K. Rowling says people like John Oliver "make idiots of themselves" supporting trans athletes
4 months, 1 week ago

J.K. Rowling says people like John Oliver "make idiots of themselves" supporting trans athletes

Salon  

J.K. Rowling is going head-to-head with fellow Brit John Oliver. The "Harry Potter" series author slammed John Oliver for his comments on "Last Week Tonight," in which he addressed misinformation spread around trans athletes in high school during the 2024 election cycle. The British author, who has been vocal about her views on transgender people, blasted Oliver, stating he enjoyed …

JK Rowling — Why Do You Think Serena Williams is a Woman but Imane Khelif a Man?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

JK Rowling — Why Do You Think Serena Williams is a Woman but Imane Khelif a Man?

The Quint  

The lesson from sports isn’t that Santhi, Dutee, Caster Semenya or Imane were persecuted in spite of not being transgender. The point is that the insistence that “sex is real,” ie those binary definitions of sex/gender are ‘real’, is both unscientific and misogynistic. “Biological sex” is a complex combination of genetics, body, brain, and hormones – and there is no …

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The producers of a controversial …

Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh weighs in on trans debate and JK Rowling
9 months ago

Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh weighs in on trans debate and JK Rowling

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has …

Play set to debut at Edinburgh Fringe which criticises Harry Potter author JK Rowling's views on gender struggling to cast women as 90 actresses reject parts
9 months, 1 week ago

Play set to debut at Edinburgh Fringe which criticises Harry Potter author JK Rowling's views on gender struggling to cast women as 90 actresses reject parts

Daily Mail  

A play due to debut at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer that explicitly criticised Harry Potter author JK Rowling's views on gender is struggling to cast women. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series of children's books, has been harshly criticised for being an outspoken critic of transgender people. Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter series of children's books, has …

JK Rowling says loved ones ‘begged’ her to keep trans views to herself
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

JK Rowling says she'd 'love to know how Labour defines a woman' as author swipes that Keir Starmer's recent 'back-pedalling' on trans rights is insincere
10 months ago

JK Rowling says she'd 'love to know how Labour defines a woman' as author swipes that Keir Starmer's recent 'back-pedalling' on trans rights is insincere

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling made an explosive intervention in the general election debate today as she said she would 'love to know' how Labour defines 'a woman'. The Harry Potter author took on the party's leadership as she suggested Sir Keir Starmer's recent 'back-pedalling' on transgender issues was insincere. Rowling hit out at Sir Keir following claims that Labour MP Rosie Duffield …

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniel Radcliffe has said he …

Gender-critical feminists defended by JK Rowling after they were heckled by activists shouting 'a Terf, a bullet, social justice' warn France 'is not learning from Britain's trans mistakes'
10 months, 1 week ago

Gender-critical feminists defended by JK Rowling after they were heckled by activists shouting 'a Terf, a bullet, social justice' warn France 'is not learning from Britain's trans mistakes'

Daily Mail  

Gender-critical feminists in France backed by JK Rowling after they received death threats say their country is failing to learn from the UK's 'mistakes' on trans issues. French feminist Dora Moutot, pictured in Paris in October 2021, has been criticised by French politicians for the new gender-critical book Transmania she has co-written Ms Moutot shared on X, formerly Twitter, how …

JK Rowling row continues after she doubles down on mocking trans football manager Lucy Clark
10 months, 1 week 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 …

JK Rowling doubles down on fresh trans row by saying transgender football manager 'IS a straight, white, middle-aged bloke'
10 months, 1 week ago

JK Rowling doubles down on fresh trans row by saying transgender football manager 'IS a straight, white, middle-aged bloke'

Daily Mail  

Bestselling author JK Rowling has doubled down in a new trans row by insisting a transgender football manager is a 'straight, white, middle-aged bloke'. Author JK Rowling, pictured at the premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore at London's Royal Festival Hall in March 2022, has doubled down on new trans row tweets The Harry Potter writer has been …

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comment on JK Rowling fall-out

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. Read our privacy policy Daniel Radcliffe has addressed his fall-out with Harry Potter author JK …

JK Rowling podcast reveals how Harry Potter author U-turned on promise to respect pronouns
11 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The revelation was made when the podcast host, Megan …

JK Rowling trans row: Timeline of Harry Potter author with Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson
11 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery JK Rowling photographed with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma …

JK Rowling won't forgive Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson for their trans rights take: ‘Can save their apologies’
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Harry Potter: JK Rowling says Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson can ‘save their apologies’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Harry Potter: JK Rowling says Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson can ‘save their apologies’

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. Read our privacy policy JK Rowling has told Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma …

J.K. Rowling slams Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson for supporting transgender rights
11 months, 2 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
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Harry Potter author JK Rowling has criticised celebrities who “used …

Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of logical reasoning in anxieties that surround gender
11 months, 2 weeks 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'
11 months, 3 weeks 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’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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. Read our privacy policy Lionel Shriver has shared her views on Harry Potter actors speaking …

Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Police say JK Rowling committed no crime with tweets slamming Scotland's new hate speech law

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy J.K. Rowling did not break …

SARAH VINE: JK Rowling is an inspiration, an icon and a hero. And while she's been let down by the Harry Potter stars she helped make... the women of Britain are behind her
11 months, 3 weeks ago

SARAH VINE: JK Rowling is an inspiration, an icon and a hero. And while she's been let down by the Harry Potter stars she helped make... the women of Britain are behind her

Daily Mail  

JK Rowling has chosen her hill to die on, and it’s fair to say it’s becoming more crowded by the minute. JK Rowling published a series of tweets yesterday in which she attacked the Scottish Government's new Hate Crime and Public Order Act What began as a perfectly legitimate movement designed to fight back against the prejudice traditionally experienced by …

JK Rowling under fire for ‘transphobic’ remarks, claims Nazis never burnt books on trans health
1 year ago

JK Rowling under fire for ‘transphobic’ remarks, claims Nazis never burnt books on trans health

Hindustan Times  

Once again, J.K. Rowling is under fire for her controversial remarks, this time stirring up a storm on X. On Wednesday, the renowned Harry Potter author found herself trending after posting comments denying the historical fact that Nazis burned "books on trans healthcare and research." As revealed by Scientific American, Adolf Hitler's regime targeted various marginalized communities, including Jewish people, …

India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold, police say
1 year ago

India Willoughby’s JK Rowling complaint did not meet criminal threshold, police say

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Northumbria Police has stated that India Willoughby’s accusation that author JK Rowling …

Author JK Rowling Faces Criticism for Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby
1 year 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
1 year 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 …

JK Rowling responds after being reported to police over misgendering broadcaster
1 year ago

JK Rowling responds after being reported to police over misgendering broadcaster

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rowling also said in the post: “Extraordinary… The police are going to be very busy.” open …

UK: Trans activists reports JK Rowling to police, wants Harry Potter author arrested for 'misgendering' him
1 year 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 deliberately misgenders trans activist India Willoughby
1 year ago

JK Rowling deliberately misgenders trans activist India Willoughby

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. Read our privacy policy JK Rowling is facing backlash again after deliberately misgendering trans activist …

JK Rowling criticises Sky News for referring to cat killer Scarlet Blake as woman: I’m so sick of this’
1 year ago

JK Rowling criticises Sky News for referring to cat killer Scarlet Blake as woman: I’m so sick of this’

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. After it emerged that the killer had transitioned to female, Rowling criticised Sky News for …

Stephen King’s shining plug of JK Rowling novel could signal end of trans row
1 year, 5 months ago

Stephen King’s shining plug of JK Rowling novel could signal end of trans row

The Telegraph  

His praise for her work, written under a pseudonym, follows a public row over the issue of gender ideology, the idea that self-identified gender takes precedence over biological sex. Rowling responded with a lengthy post on Twitter, in which she included a quote stating: “Men often react to women’s words – speaking and writing – as if they were acts …

JK Rowling claims she would ‘happily’ spend two years in prison for misgendering a trans person
1 year, 5 months ago

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

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. Read our privacy policy JK Rowling has suggested that she would “happily” spend two years …

J.K. Rowling says she would rather go to prison than refer to transgender women as women
1 year, 5 months ago

J.K. Rowling says she would rather go to prison than refer to transgender women as women

Salon  

J.K. Rowling — the author best known for creating Harry Potter, and for her controversial views on transgender women which have led to her name becoming synonymous with the term "TERF" — made a new series of anti-trans statements on social media this week, in which she said she would rather do a couple of years behind bars than refer …

JK Rowling says Lisa Nandy is reason women on left don’t trust Labour
1 year, 5 months ago

JK Rowling says Lisa Nandy is reason women on left don’t trust Labour

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You called Woman’s Place UK a hate group.” She added: …

J.K. Rowling removed from Museum of Pop Culture exhibit for her transphobic commentary
1 year, 7 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 …

A timeline of JK Rowling’s comments about women and transgender rights
1 year, 11 months ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic …

Judy Blume says JK Rowling comments were taken ‘out of context’ as she affirms support for trans community
1 year, 11 months ago

Judy Blume says JK Rowling comments were taken ‘out of context’ as she affirms support for trans community

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. Read our privacy policy Novelist Judy Blume has clarified comments she made in apparent support …

Daniel Radcliffe says adults need to ‘trust kids to tell them who they are’ in roundtable with trans youths
1 year, 11 months ago

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

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While his latest remarks were mischaracterised by some media outlets as …

Explained: How JK Rowling's remarks on the transgender community invited backlash for the author & what she exactly said
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: How JK Rowling's remarks on the transgender community invited backlash for the author & what she exactly said

Firstpost  

Back in 2020, a tweet of the author ballooned into something very controversial and she was under the radar of social media users. — Eliza Skinner #wgastrong June 6, 2020 Ema Watson stated- “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.” …

‘The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling’ podcast review: A timid inspection of the ‘Harry Potter’ author’s mind
1 year, 11 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, 11 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  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniel Radcliffe has said “if you’re going …

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

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

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. “When I first became interested in, and then deeply troubled by, what I saw as …

BBC set to renew JK Rowling’s Strike adaptation after apologising to author over trans comments: report
2 years ago

BBC set to renew JK Rowling’s Strike adaptation after apologising to author over trans comments: report

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Earlier this month, the BBC received 200 complaints after …

Discover Related