Pedro Pascal criticizes JK Rowling, calling her a ‘heinous loser’ for supporting her cigar-smoking celebration of the Supreme Court’s ruling
Pedro Pascal has publicly condemned JK Rowling, calling her a “heinous loser” after her controversial celebration of the UK’s Supreme Court ruling that transgender women are not legally recognized as women.
The ruling, which has sparked widespread outrage, has prompted public backlash against Rowling, who recently made her views known by celebrating on her $150 million superyacht.
Pascal, a vocal supporter of the transgender community, joins calls for a boycott of Harry Potter-related projects.
Pedro Pascal’s support for the transgender community
Pedro Pascal’s outspoken stance on transgender rights has garnered attention, particularly due to his personal connection to the community.
His sister, Lux, came out as transgender in 2021, and Pascal has expressed strong support for her and other trans individuals.
At the recent “Thunderbolts” premiere in London, he wore a “Protect The Dolls” T-shirt to show solidarity.
He told Esquire: ‘I wouldn’t want to speak on her behalf but she is and has always been one of the most powerful people and personalities I’ve ever known. My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me.’
Rowling’s controversial celebration
The Supreme Court’s ruling last week reinforced that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex.
In response, Rowling celebrated on social media, posting a photo of herself smoking a cigar aboard her luxury yacht. Critics, including activist Tariq Ra’ouf, have called for a boycott of any Harry Potter-related projects.
Ra’ouf condemned Rowling’s actions, describing them as “awful and disgusting,” urging followers to ensure that everything connected to the Harry Potter franchise fails.
Pedro Pascal’s strong words against Rowling
Pascal was quick to respond to Ra’ouf’s post. He liked the video and shared his own comment, calling Rowling’s actions “heinous” and aligning with Ra’ouf’s stance against her.
Pascal’s comment further highlighted his disappointment with Rowling, echoing the sentiment that her behavior was unacceptable.
In Tariq’s video, he called for his viewers to ensure that ‘every single thing that’s Harry Potter-related fails,’ before branding Rowling’s celebration ‘awful and disgusting.’
He said: ‘It has become our mission as the general public to make sure that every single thing that’s Harry Potter related fails…because that awful disgusting s**t, that has consequences.’
As well as liking the video, Pedro also shared a defiant comment, writing: ‘Awful disgusting S**T is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior.’
He added in his caption: ‘I can’t think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorising the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.’
Rowling’s stance on the issue is rooted in her advocacy for women’s rights.
She helped fund the campaign group behind the Supreme Court case, which argued that transgender women should not be legally considered women.
She posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the ruling protected the rights of women and girls in the UK.
Additionally, she stated that transgender people had not lost any rights as a result.
The impact of the supreme court’s ruling
The Supreme Court’s ruling declared that the legal definition of ‘woman’ under the Equality Act is based on biological sex.
This means transgender women with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) may be excluded from certain single-sex spaces if deemed ‘proportionate
This decision has sparked controversy, with transgender activists and allies criticizing it as harmful to the trans community.
Since the ruling, many Harry Potter stars have distanced themselves from Rowling due to her views.
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have publicly supported transgender rights, emphasizing the importance of letting transgender people live without constant questioning.
Conversely, other stars, such as Robbie Coltrane and Ralph Fiennes, have defended Rowling’s right to express her opinions.
The growing divide: Supporters and critics of Rowling
While some celebrities continue to back Rowling, others are horrified by her stance.
Transgender advocate India Willoughby criticized the ruling as a “grim day for Britain” and suggested that Rowling’s influence may have played a role in the decision.
On the other hand, Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan expressed her disgust with Rowling’s celebration, further fueling the ongoing debate.