Celebrity Responses
Actor Pedro Pascal criticized J.K. Rowling for her support of the U.K. Supreme Court ruling that transgender women are not legally defined as women, labeling her stance as "Awful disgusting SHIT" and "Heinous LOSER behavior."
Rowling's celebration of the ruling was met with backlash from Pascal and others, including a call for a boycott of her works by writer Tariq Ra'ouf, who compared Rowling's stance to that of a Harry Potter villain.
Public and Social Media Reaction
The controversy sparked a wider debate on social media, with Pascal and Ra'ouf urging action against Rowling's views, highlighting the division on transgender rights within the entertainment industry.
Rowling, known for her polarizing views on transgender issues, has faced criticism from various quarters, including former "Harry Potter" stars and LGBTQ+ advocates, further intensifying the dialogue around gender identity and legal definitions.