Rowling's Rage: 'Harry Potter' Creator J.K. Slams Emma Watson for Being 'Ignorant' and Accuses Actress of 'Trashing Women's Rights' as Rift Over Transgender Views Explodes

J.K. Rowling has publicly criticized
Harry Potter star Emma Watson for being “ignorant” and accused the actress of
“trashing women’s rights,” as reported by RadarOnline.com.

The criticism stems from Watson’s recent comments regarding their public disagreement, which date back to 2020, when she and other Harry Potter actors expressed their support for transgender rights in response to Rowling’s controversial statements.

In a recent episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, Watson reflected on their split, stating that she still holds affection for Rowling and cherishes their past together despite the underlying tensions.

However, Rowling countered Watson’s sentiments on September 29 via X, previously known as Twitter, expressing her belief that Watson’s comments were a manifestation of her disconnect with real-world issues.

In a lengthy post, Rowling stated, “Emma, like others who have not faced the reality of adult life beyond wealth and fame, fails to understand how ignorant she truly is.” She challenged Watson’s experiences related to public safety, health care, and the implications for women in real-world settings, comparing their life paths and emphasizing her own struggles before finding success.

Rowling’s remarks highlighted her belief that Watson, shielded by her privilege, does not grasp the ramifications of the issues at hand.

Rowling further stated, “I’m not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The absurdity of expecting unwavering agreement on beliefs is akin to consulting an old boss on personal opinions today.” She acknowledged that while Watson and others in the cast have the right to uphold gender identity ideologies, their activism should not presume on her past relationships or friendship.

In closing, Rowling asserted that she has every right to voice her opinions without the necessity of contractual allegiance from her former cast members.