Eddie Redmayne responds to J.K. Rowling’s controversial tweets: “I disagree with Jo’s comments”

Another day, another ‘Harry Potter’ star speaking out to show their support for trans people. This time, we have actress Emma Watson voicing her support for trans folks after the transphobic comments and essay from Wizarding World creator JK Rowling.

Harry Potter stars Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch and Emma Watson have come out in support of their trans fans after the author of the boy wizard books came under fire this week for questionable tweets that were tagged transphobic by activists.

author J.K. Rowling is currently under fire for controversial tweets she posted about the transgender community.

Harry Potter stars Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch and Emma Watson have come out in support of their trans fans after the author of the boy wizard books came under fire this week for questionable tweets that were tagged transphobic by activists.J.K. Rowling, who claims to be a victim of domestic abuse and sexual assault, was challenging new laws in Scotland that will make it easier for people to change their gender.She wrote: “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction.

Harry Potter stars have pledged their support for the transgender community following controversial posts made by author J.K. Rowling.Last weekend, Rowling made a series of comments online that led to her being accused of transphobia.

Harry Potter stars Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch and Emma Watson have come out in support of their trans fans after the author of the boy wizard books came under fire this week for questionable tweets that were tagged transphobic by activists.J.K. Rowling, who claims to be a victim of domestic abuse and sexual assault, was challenging new laws in Scotland that will make it easier for people to change their gender.She wrote: “If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is being criticised by fans and celebrities alike after sharing a series of transphobic tweets.WATCH: Jonathan Van Ness reads Harry Potter. She may be one of the most notable authors of the 21st century thanks to her praised and notable series Harry Potter, but author J.K.

posted Wednesday on her website comes just after the author was lambasted online for a series of tweets that argue “sex is real,” which offended transgender-identifying people and their supporters as well as “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe.Now, Rowling, 54, has outlined her thinking at length — and revealed her experience with domestic abuse and sexual assault for the first time.“This isn’t an easy piece to write, for reasons that will shortly become clear, but I know it’s time to explain

JK Rowling has said she was partly motivated to speak out about transgender issues because of her experience of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

JK Rowling has said she was partly motivated to speak out about transgender issues because of her experience of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

As many in the Harry Potter fandom and allies of the trans community continued to protest recent tweets by J.K. Rowling about transgender people, the author took to her personal website to further defend her decision to speak out on trans issues. In a 3,600 word essay, Rowling states clearly that her stance is in support of ‘single-sex spaces,’ laying out five points behind her opinions, including her confession that she is a survivor of sexual assault.

J.K. Rowling managed to spring an entire world of witchcraft and wizardry from her mind, but apparently can't be bothered to read some history on one of the biggest controversies in the overlapping queer rights and feminist movements.

In the days after J.K. Rowling, the author behind the hugely popular fantasy series Harry Potter, published a slew of transphobic tweets, many celebrities and organizations have responded by doubling down on their support for the transgender community.