J.K. Rowling criticized the main actors from the `Harry Potter` franchise

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The relationship between the writer and the "magicians" is far from friendly.

On March 18, 2025, a user on social network X asked the writer: "Which actors/actresses ruin a movie with their appearance in your opinion?" The author of the novels about the boy wizard replied: "Three guesses," accompanying the message with laughing emojis.

Many users, including the publication The Sun, immediately speculated that it was about Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, who played the main roles in the "Harry Potter" franchise.

Why Them?

It seems that this comment has become another turn in the prolonged conflict between Rowling and the actors. In recent years, the writer has been repeatedly criticized for her statements about transgender people, which many have deemed transphobic.
Writer J.K. Rowling looks to the side and smiles
J.K. Rowling
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In 2020, Rowling mocked an article in the publication Devex with the headline "Opinion: Creating a More Equal Post-COVID-19 World for People Who Menstruate." The writer did not like the phrase "people who menstruate." Instead, she suggested using the word "women":
'People who menstruate.' I'm sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?
J.K. Rowling
This caused a wave of outrage, including from the stars of "Harry Potter." Even Rowling's subsequent tweets, where she explained that she sees the rejection of the concept of gender as a threat to female identity, while respecting and loving transgender people, did not save the situation.

Actors' Reactions

(portrayer of Harry Potter) commented on the situation to IndieWire. The actor stated that "transgender women are women" and emphasized that not all franchise representatives agree with Rowling's statements.

(Hermione Granger) also did not support Joan's words. And (Ron Weasley) even called Rowling an "aunt" with whom he "doesn't necessarily agree" on everything.
Actors Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint smiling in school uniforms
Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint
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Amidst the general criticism, Rowling decided to elaborate on her position. She published a lengthy article on her personal website where she discussed her views on transgender people:
I want trans women to be safe. But at the same time, I don't want biological women to feel less protected.
J.K. Rowling
The writer explained that, in her opinion, allowing anyone who identifies as a woman to enter women's toilets and changing rooms, even without surgical intervention or hormone therapy, would create a loophole for any man who wishes to enter.

Whose side are you on in this conflict? Is it possible to separate the author's work from their personal views?

Previously, we at zoomboola.com reported that J.K. Rowling criticized Scotland's hate crime law.