J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, left a lengthy post aimed at actress Emma Watson, mentioning their conflict again.
On the 29th (local time), Rowling expressed her feelings on her social media about the long-running discord with Emma Watson and Watson's recent interview. He said, "I respect Emma Watson and other actors' freedom to support gender ideology. But they still publicly criticized my remarks as if they were the credit entry of the 'Harry Potter' world."
In particular, Rowling cited the moment in 2022 at an awards ceremony when Emma Watson said "all witches" on stage as a turning point. At the time, it was interpreted that Watson had targeted Rowling amid controversy over Rowling's remarks about transgender people, and after that, hatred and threats toward Rowling poured in.
He recalled, "Emma sent a short note through someone saying, 'I'm sorry for what you are going through,' but at the same time publicly made my situation worse," adding, "That small expression could not have been a fundamental sign of sympathy or kindness."
She also sharpened her words, "Emma has lived in wealth and fame, unaware of reality. She has not experienced homeless shelters, public wards, or mixed-gender changing rooms," and "She criticized me from a privileged position that cannot feel the reality of women's rights collapsing."
Finally, Rowling emphasized, "Emma seems to believe she has the right to send me affection and respect. But I am also simply exercising my rights," and "As an adult, you must also take responsibility for your actions."
Earlier, in 2020, when Rowling was criticized for anti-LGBTQ tweets and published a long essay, Emma Watson expressed support for the transgender community on social media, saying, "Transgender people are who they are and deserve to live without constant doubt or denial."
At the time, Rowling said that Emma Watson and some actors "ruined the Harry Potter films" and that she would "never forgive them," and the confrontation between the 'Harry Potter' cast and Rowling intensified.
Relatedly, Emma Watson recently appeared on the podcast On Purpose With Jay Shetty and said, "Just because I had that experience and now have the support and opinions I do, I don't think it means I will lose precious memories I personally had of Jo (Rowling)," and "What upsets me most is that there was no opportunity for conversation at all," adding that she is always open to dialogue.
However, Rowling responded, "The biggest irony is that if Emma had not declared in a recent interview that she loved me and cherished me, I might not have been able to be this candid. Perhaps Emma realized that criticizing me is not as fashionable as it used to be and adopted this attitude," drawing attention.
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