• John Cleese accused of being transphobic while defending J.K. Rowling

    John Cleese accused of being transphobic while defending J.K. Rowling

    The 81-year-old "Monty Python" star was attacked while sparring online with followers angered by his decision to sign a letter of support for Rowling amid the huge backlash over her views on
  • ‘Harry Potter’ star Robbie Coltrane defends J.K. Rowling’s transgender remarks

    ‘Harry Potter’ star Robbie Coltrane defends J.K. Rowling’s transgender remarks

    Robbie Coltrane, who starred as the hairy Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film franchise, has come out swinging in defense of J.K. Rowling. The actor told Radio Times that people expressing outrage about the author’s controversial comments about the transgender community “just hang around waiting to be offended.” Rowling, 55, ignited ongoing allegations of transphobia …
  • Cynthia Nixon, who has a trans child, is baffled by J.K. Rowling

    Cynthia Nixon, who has a trans child, is baffled by J.K. Rowling

    Cynthia Nixon is still confused about how an author her family idolized could make such jarring remarks about the transgender community. The “Sex and the City” star-turned-politician, 54, opened up about the reaction she and her family had regarding J.K. Rowling’s tweets that argue “sex is real” among other anti-trans comments. Her 23-year-old son with …
  • J.K. Rowling returns Kennedy family award over ‘transphobic’ tweet controversy

    J.K. Rowling returns Kennedy family award over ‘transphobic’ tweet controversy

    J.K. Rowling is in the goblet of backfire. Amid a relentless stream of criticism over her views on trans issues, the “Harry Potter” writer is giving back the prestigious Ripple of Hope Award given to her by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization last year. The organization’s president, Kerry Kennedy — the 60-year-old daughter …
  • Emma Watson on J.K. Rowling controversy: ‘Trans people are who they say they are’

    Emma Watson on J.K. Rowling controversy: ‘Trans people are who they say they are’

    “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson has become the latest figure to weigh in on the controversy provoked by the book series author J.K. Rowling’s 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 …
  • J.K. Rowling defends controversial trans comments in lengthy essay

    J.K. Rowling defends controversial trans comments in lengthy essay

    “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling has thrown herself into the goblet of fire once again after publishing a personal essay that details — and doubles down on — her controversial views on transgender issues. The lengthy explainer posted Wednesday on her website comes just after the author was lambasted online for a series of tweets …