Emma Watson has spoken publicly about her strained relationship with “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, saying she is open to talking despite their opposing views on transgender rights.
Watson, who portrayed Hermione Granger in all eight films of the franchise, discussed the topic during a recent appearance on the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast. The actor’s comments came after previous statements Rowling made criticizing Watson and several of her co-stars, saying their stance on transgender rights had made it hard for her to enjoy the films.
Rowling has faced widespread backlash since 2020, when she published a series of posts and a lengthy essay that many described as transphobic. At the time, Watson publicly showed support for transgender people, writing, “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.”
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