Emma Watson now spoke up about J.K. Rowling and her controversial tweets!
Actress and Harry Potter star Emma Watson now spoke up on the controversy around author J.K. Rowling and her 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, 30, on her own Twitter feed.
“I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you, respect you and love you for who you are.”
“I donate to @Mermaids_Gender and @mamacash [two related charities]. If you can, perhaps you’ll feel inclined to do the same,” she said, adding “Happy #PRIDE2020. Sending love x.”
Rowling has a history of controversy over her public comments on trans people. Last year, she drew criticism for supporting Maya Forstater, a researcher who stated that people cannot change their biological sex. That controversy was stirred up again over the weekend when Rowling tweeted again expressing her views on the subject.