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David Tennant defended as JK Rowling takes aim in tweet after Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative win
Fans of the Doctor Who star have come to his defence after the Harry Potter author appeared to mock him on the appointment of the new Tory leader
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Gender surgeon says JK Rowling should ‘not comment on stuff that she doesn’t know much about’
"It seems slightly unfair to use her privileged position to make I think somewhat ill-informed comment about this patient group," the consultant urologist has said
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JK Rowling and Elon Musk named in cyberbullying lawsuit by Olympic boxer Imane Khelif
Rowling tweeted a picture of Khelif during the Olympics, saying she had the "smirk of a male who’s knows he’s protected by a misogynist sporting establishment"
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JK Rowling says some loved ones ‘begged’ her not to share views on trans people
"People around me, including some I love, were begging me not to speak"
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Daniel Radcliffe makes rare comments on JK Rowling’s views on gender: ‘It makes me really sad’
“I will continue to support the rights of all LGBTQ people" says Dan
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JK Rowling says Harry Potter stars can ‘save their apologies’ over differing trans views
"Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women's hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies," the author has said
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JK Rowling challenges Scotland’s new hate crime law: ‘I look forward to being arrested’
"We hope that the trans community in Scotland are reassured to see that threats, abuse, and hate are being taken seriously," Gendered Intelligence, a trans charity, has said
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JK Rowling would ‘happily do 2 years in prison’ for views on trans people
"Bring on the court case, I say"
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Drag Race’s Sasha Colby reads JK Rowling to filth: ‘All you are is afraid’
"If you’re not on my level, you can’t see me," Sasha Colby said.
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JK Rowling ‘knew’ she’d upset Harry Potter fans with views on sex and gender
"Time will tell whether I’ve got this wrong."
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Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch calls 2020 comments on JK Rowling ‘naive’
"I do have compassion for both sides of the argument."
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Heartstopper’s Sebastian Croft responds to backlash over Harry Potter game casting
“I’m really sorry to anyone hurt by this announcement. There is no LGB without the T," Sebastian Croft wrote.
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Harry Potter actor Harry Melling supports trans rights after JK Rowling comments
"I do believe that everybody has the right to choose," the Harry Potter actor has said.
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Warner Bros source says no more Fantastic Beasts films are in the works
Warner Bros CEO, David Zaslav, says he wants the studio to "focus on franchises" including Harry Potter.
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Daniel Radcliffe: ‘I needed to say something’ amid JK Rowling trans row
"I don’t think I would’ve been able to look myself in the mirror had I not said anything," Daniel Radcliffe said.
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‘TikTok Auntie’ Ann Russell brilliantly dismantles JK Rowling’s views on sex and gender
"Here's the thing that I really, really don't get..."
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UK Quidditch league takes ‘firm stance’ with trans players with new Quadball name
Quidditch leagues in the US have also changed the sports name.
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JK Rowling responds after address ‘leaked’ during pro-trans protest outside home
The Harry Potter author has made headlines for her views on sex and gender.
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Stephen Fry on JK Rowling: ‘She’s a friend and will remain a friend’
"But I'm also sorry that people are upset," says Fry, adding: "I don't have to break links with JK Rowling to say that I have huge sympathy [for trans people]"
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Ralph Fiennes defends JK Rowling: ‘I can’t understand the vitriol directed at her’
He's called the backlash "disturbing"