Overview

• Rowling published a lengthy post on X criticizing Watson’s recent remarks on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast about maintaining affection despite disagreements.
• She asserted that Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe have acted as de facto spokespeople for the Harry Potter world and for criticizing her publicly.
• Rowling said earlier cast condemnations coincided with threats against her, citing death, rape and torture threats.
• Media reports say she also shared a parody clip mimicking Watson, prompting immediate online reaction across fandom and commentary outlets.
• Watson had not issued a direct public reply at the time of reporting, and the dispute traces back to controversies since 2020 over transgender rights and Rowling’s statements.