JK Rowling hits out at ‘ignorant’ Emma Watson for ‘pouring petrol on flames’ of trans row
Emma Watson criticised by JK Rowling in latest trans row rant
- JK Rowling has publicly criticised Emma Watson for using her association with Harry Potter to condemn the author’s gender-critical views.
- Watson and her former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint are vocal advocates for trans rights and have condemned Rowling’s controversial comments that have been criticised as transphobic.
- Rowling labelled Watson "ignorant", suggesting her wealth and fame since childhood have shielded her from real-life experiences.
- The author accused the actor of "pouring more petrol on the flames" of abuse that Rowling receives.
- Rowling said she believes Watson and other co-stars assume a right to publicly critique her views, despite their professional association ending years ago.