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J.K. Rowling Calls Emma Watson 'Ignorant' in Renewed Rift With Potter Stars

Rowling framed public criticism from former cast members as trading on their Potter ties.

Overview

  • Rowling posted a lengthy message on X rebuking Emma Watson, writing that the actress is "ignorant of how ignorant she is" and citing Watson’s wealth and fame as insulating her from "real life."
  • In the post, Rowling said Watson and Daniel Radcliffe have "every right" to their beliefs on gender identity yet argued they have acted as "de facto spokespeople for the world I created" by publicly challenging her.
  • Rowling recounted that Watson had a handwritten note delivered saying, "I'm so sorry for what you're going through," which she contrasted with what she described as Watson "pouring more petrol on the flames" in public remarks.
  • Watson had told Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast that she still "treasures" Rowling despite their disagreement and wished a private conversation had been possible.
  • Responding to a follower a day later, Rowling added she retains "deep affection" for "some" Harry Potter actors, using the hashtag #NotAllPotterKids.