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

Harry Potter writer JK Rowling remains steadfast on her position on trans rights. So much so that she’s even criticised Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

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. This time, her targets are none other than the stars of the Harry Potter franchise, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. (Also Read: Harry Potter TV series sets release date: Cast, streaming details, aiming for Warner Bros magic)

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rowling’s latest comments come in response to a recent report commissioned by the NHS, which critiqued the standards of care for gender-variant youth.

She accused celebrities of aligning themselves with movements that undermine women’s rights and called for their apologies to be directed towards those affected by gender transitioning.

Rowling’s stance reflects her long-standing opposition to certain aspects of the trans rights movement, which has garnered both praise and criticism in equal measure.

Her comments reignite a rift that emerged in 2020 when Radcliffe and Watson publicly voiced their support for transgender individuals.

Radcliffe asserted that “Transgender women are women,” while Watson affirmed that “Trans people are who they say they are.” Their statements clashed with Rowling’s views, sparking debate within the Harry Potter fan community and beyond.

The controversy surrounding Rowling’s stance on transgender issues has also impacted her relationship with Warner Bros., the studio behind the Harry Potter film franchise. Despite plans for a reboot of the saga as a TV series, Rowling’s outspoken opinions have cast a shadow over the otherwise lucrative partnership.