Overview

• Watson was photographed entering Paris Fashion Week events over the weekend, smiling and greeting fans in her first public appearance since the dispute’s latest flare-up.
• Rowling published a detailed statement on X accusing Watson of being "ignorant" due to a life cushioned by wealth and fame.
• The author contrasted her own past poverty with Watson’s success and cited periods of heightened threats and tightened security when criticizing the actress’s past comments.
• Rowling also said Watson and Daniel Radcliffe have acted as "de facto spokespeople" for the Harry Potter world and pointed to Watson’s 2022 BAFTA remarks and a brief note as turning points.
• Watson recently told the Jay Shetty podcast that she still treasures Rowling and hopes for mutual respect across disagreements, as the rift remains unresolved.