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J.K. Rowling Faces Backlash After Celebrating UK Supreme Court Ruling on Womanhood

The author defended her financial and vocal support for a legal challenge defining womanhood by biological sex, as criticism from celebrities and fans intensified.

Nicola Coughlan reacted after JK Rowling welcomed the new Supreme Court ruling in the UK.
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Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan has cricised JK Rowling's problematic views on trans women

Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court ruled on April 16, 2025, that the Equality Act legally defines 'woman' by biological sex, excluding trans women from certain protections.
  • J.K. Rowling celebrated the decision on social media, calling it 'TERF VE Day' and sharing a photo of herself smoking a cigar with the caption, 'I love it when a plan comes together.'
  • Rowling donated £70,000 to For Women Scotland, the group behind the legal challenge, and reiterated her belief in sex-based rights while denying accusations of transphobia.
  • Celebrities including Nicola Coughlan, Bowen Yang, and Harry Potter actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have publicly condemned Rowling’s stance and the ruling.
  • Coughlan raised nearly £100,000 for a trans rights charity in response, while Rowling defended her activism, claiming it is not discriminatory and respects trans individuals' rights.