In a recent revelation, JK Rowling expressed that she will never forgive Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe for their support of the trans community.
This statement comes amid ongoing controversy regarding Rowling’s views on transgender issues.
Her comments have sparked significant backlash, especially from fans and the LGBTQ+ community.
The controversy began with comments of J.K. Rowling on transgender issues.
Rowling, the author of the beloved Harry Potter series, has faced criticism for her remarks about transgender individuals.
Her controversial comments began in June 2020 when she tweeted about an article discussing people who menstruate.
In her tweet, she questioned the use of the phrase “people who menstruate,” implying that there should be a specific term for women.
The author commented: “‘People who menstruate’. I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”
This sparked a wave of negative reactions, including backlash from her former co-stars.
In response to Rowling’s comments, both Watson and Radcliffe publicly supported the trans community.
Radcliffe issued a heartfelt apology for the pain caused by Rowling’s words and wrote an essay for The Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth.
Watson also voiced her support, telling her followers that she sees, respects, and loves them for who they are.
J.K. Rowling remains steadfast in her controversial views.
Despite the backlash, Rowling has not backed down from her views.
Earlier this year, she made further headlines when she tweeted about the Cass Review, which examines gender services for young people in the UK.
She praised the report, claiming that it showed many children have been harmed by transitioning.
This statement drew even more criticism and concerns from activists.
Rowling responded to the criticism by stating that she would not apologize for her views.
She believes that her stance is important for protecting women’s rights and has made it clear that she feels justified in her opinions, even if they are unpopular.
“Thousands are complicit, not just medics, but the celebrity mouthpieces, unquestioning media and cynical corporations.”
J.K. Rowling feels betrayed after Watson and Radcliffe publicly supported the trans community and rights.
In her recent comments, Rowling indicated that she feels betrayed by Radcliffe and Watson.
She stated that their support for a movement she believes erodes women’s rights has damaged their relationship.
Rowling said they should save their apologies for women relying on single-sex spaces.
In response to her post, one Twitter user told Rowling: “Just waiting for Dan and Emma to give you a very public apology … safe in the knowledge that you will forgive them …”
“Not safe, I’m afraid,” she wrote.
“Celebrities who supported a movement aimed at eroding women’s hard-won rights and promoted the transitioning of minors should reconsider their actions.
They can save their apologies for traumatized detransitioners and vulnerable women who rely on single-sex spaces,” J.K. Rowling stated.
Previously, Rowling has been vocal about her refusal to use preferred pronouns for transgender individuals.
She has stated that she would rather face legal consequences than compromise her beliefs.
This stance has further alienated her from many in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Social media reactions
Many Harry Potter fans feel disappointed, believing Rowling betrayed the inclusivity her books promote.
On the other hand, some individuals support her views and believe that she is standing up for women’s rights.
It’s a good thing they never asked for her terf forgiveness, one user said.
I wouldn’t either! They jumped on the hate bandwagon! The second user wrote.
They never apologized to her. They aren’t interested in seeking her forgiveness for being better people than she is, the third user commented.
Everybody has the right to their own opinion, another user said.
They have nothing to apologize so of course she’s not getting an apology there’s not one to be given, someone user wrote.