Emma Watson on J.K. Rowling controversy: ‘Trans people are who they say they are’

Rupert Grint joined his Harry Potter co-stars in slamming JK Rowling for making insensitive comments against the trans community. The author posted some highly controversial opinion about trans people on social media earlier this month.

still going off, which is all very messy.But now, Harry Potter stars Emma Watson and Bonnie Wright are letting their disagreement with J.K.'s statement be known by voicing their support of trans men and women.

First Daniel Radcliffe. Now Emma Watson has reacted to J.K. Rowling’s transphobic tweets. The actress, who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise based on the books written by Rowling, took to her Twitter on Wednesday, June 10, to send love to the trans community in the wake of Rowling’s transphobic rant in a series of tweets and an essay.

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.

J.K. Rowling may have created the world of Harry Potter, but the stars who lived inside it are speaking out against her in a big way. 

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.

Emma Watson has spoken out in support of transgender rights following comments made by Harry Potter author JK Rowling that have been criticised for transphobia.On Wednesday (June 11th), Watson - who found fame at the age of 11 playing Hermione Grainger in the franchise and is known for having a close relationship with Rowling - tweeted: 'Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren't who they say they are.'I want my

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.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterHarry Potter star Emma Watson has become the latest figure to weigh in on the controversy provoked by the book series author J.K. Rowling’s series of tweets about trans people.“Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are,” wrote Watson on her own Twitter feed.

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.

tweeting a controversial statement disregarding the equality of transexuality.  Since posting the statement, a number of Harry Potter cast members have taken to various media platforms to clearly disassociate themselves with the author's comments, making it clear that they personally support the LGBTQ community.  Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe was the first to do so, when he wrote an essay to the Trevor Project, a non-profit organisation dedicated to crisis intervention and suicide

Harry Potter star Emma Watson voiced her support for the transgender community and reflected on author J K Rowling’s anti-trans comments. The author has been hogging headlines ever since she posted some controversial anti-trans tweets that did not go down well with the people.

Emma Watson is speaking out in support of the transgender community. Over the weekend, "Harry Potter" author J.K.

Ellise Shafer editorFollowing “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans tweets earlier this week – and her further defense of her comments in a 3,600 word essay – alums of the incredibly successful film franchise as well as other celebrities have publicly spoken out against the British writer.Most recently, Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the series, tweeted a short statement regarding her views on transgender rights.

Emma Watson revealed she stands in solidarity with the trans community following J.K. Rowling’s tweets.“Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are,” Watson, 30, wrote via Twitter on Wednesday, June 10.