J.K. Rowling Shares Video Mocking Emma Watson Following interview Addressing Their Fallout
LONDON – J.K. Rowling publicly shared and praised a video mocking actress emma Watson following Watson’s recent interview detailing a strained relationship with the Harry Potter author. The exchange escalates a public rift stemming from Rowling’s vocal opposition to transgender rights.
Watson, who starred as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, discussed her relationship with Rowling in an interview with The Sunday Times, acknowledging a distance had grown between them. Rowling responded on X (formerly Twitter) by reposting a video from online comedian Intel Lady, which satirized Watson’s interview and suggested the actress was attempting to mend fences with rowling to further her acting career. Watson has been on a hiatus from acting for several years.
Rowling has faced widespread criticism for her views on transgender issues, which have been described as transphobic. Over the past five years, she has financially supported organizations and legal challenges seeking to restrict the rights of transgender individuals in the U.K. watson, along with fellow Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, publicly voiced support for the transgender community in response to Rowling’s statements, a move Rowling has indicated she has not forgiven.
Following the repost, rowling further commented on a post criticizing Watson’s interview, writing, “It’s quite extraordinary how many people think a crocodile will be so grateful you’ve fed it red meat for years that it’ll let you stroll away unharmed when you decide you want a break.”
the exchange signals a likely continuation of the public disagreement between the author and actress, diminishing prospects for reconciliation.
