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Over the past few years, theHarry Potterauthor J.K. Rowling has been under constant fire for her controversial remarks about the transgender community and her opinion on gender identity. While Rowling’s social media comments sparked backlash, the author seemingly faced the most brutal shade from Emma Watson at the BAFTAs.
For years, J.K. Rowling has been publicly sharing her alleged disapproval of the transgender community for which her ownHarry Potterstars went against her. Publicly calling out the author for her derogatory remarks, Daniel Radcliffe had previously slammed Rowling. But fans believe none of the actors could humiliate the author like Emma Watson did, indirectly.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson’s Long Drawn Feud with J.K. Rowling
After Warner Bros adaptedJ.K. Rowling‘sHarry Potternovels, the author received newfound fame and global appreciation for her literary contribution. However, that reputation quickly turned into disgrace, after Rowling took to her social media sites to share her opinion on gender identity. Instead of using her celebrity status to make people aware, as the British author began sharing controversial remarks, she came under public wrath.
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Meanwhile, not just netizens but even her nitpickedHarry PotterstarsDaniel Radcliffeand Emma Watson took a verbal stand against her. After J.K. Rowling renewed her controversial comments surrounding transgender rights, she foundherself at the center of heated debate, targeted by Radcliffe and Watson. As Rowling expressed her views on standards of care for gender-variant youth, the two actors unanimously criticized the author.
Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I.Radcliffe asserted viaTrevor Project.
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 shared viaX.
The above-mentioned remarks from theHarry Potterleading actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson are among the many criticisms thatthey directed towards J.K. Rowlingover the years. However, none seemed as wicked as Watson’s remark during an onstage moment at the 2022 BAFTA awards ceremony.
Fans Believe Emma Watson Took an Indirect Dig at J.K. Rowling at the BAFTAs
At the 2022BAFTAAwards on Sunday, theHarry Potteractress Emma Watson took the stage, after hostRebel Wilsoninvited her to present the award for Best Outstanding British Film at the Royal Albert Hall. After the Australian actress jokingly introduced her byhighlighting her works as a feminist, while also reflecting on her witchy role as Hermione Granger, Watson took the opportunity to make a savage dig at J.K. Rowling’s viral comments on transgender women.
Here to present the next award is Emma Watson. She calls herself a feminist, but we all know she’s a witch.Wilson noted.
I’m here for ALL the witches. Watson responded.
WhileEmma Watsondid not provide context for her remark, BAFTA viewers flooded social media with their attempt at decoding the powerful statement by the actress. Netizens seemingly connected her statement with J.K. Rowling’s controversial views, especially after Watson had previously dissed the author by voicing her support for the trans community. Thereafter,Watson’s bold on-camera momentearned her appreciation for her choice of words.
Emma Watson is a queen for thishttps://t.co/fng3dHsfYJ
I love the shade Emma Watson just threw at JK Rowling at the BAFTAs. She said, “I’m here for ALL of the witches, bar one.” Emma is a QUEEN.pic.twitter.com/3jXEDVpzHQ
Emma Watson is the feminist we should all aim to be, inclusive, supportive and refuses to step on those more oppressed.https://t.co/nG21QngRaB
Trans witches are witcheshttps://t.co/MFIFdWieD8
My feminism includes all women, even those I disagree with. When you’re feminism defines women by the method of our oppression (gender) then it’s misogynistic at it’s root and this will result in misogyny & exclusion of women in practice. Ergo#WitchfinderWatson#MeanGirlshttps://t.co/30RXS49vc5
Harry Potter’s leading trio alongsideFantastic Beastsfranchise starrer Eddie Redmayne, have all spoken out against J.K. Rowling’s controversial views. However, none garnered as much attention as Emma Watson did for her bold stance against the author at the global platform, during the BAFTAs. Although it wasn’t confirmed that the actress’ remarks were aimed at Rowling, fans had good reason to think that she was indeed calling out the author.
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