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Pedro Pascal Condemns J.K. Rowling Over UK Supreme Court Ruling on Trans Rights

The actor criticized Rowling's celebration of the ruling and joined calls to boycott Harry Potter projects, while advocating for trans rights at a London premiere.

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Overview

  • Pedro Pascal labeled J.K. Rowling's reaction to the UK Supreme Court ruling on trans women as 'heinous loser behavior' in a social media comment.
  • The UK Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' under the Equality Act refers strictly to biological sex, excluding trans women from legal recognition as women.
  • J.K. Rowling celebrated the decision with a controversial social media post and has been linked to financially backing the legal challenge through For Women Scotland.
  • Activist Tariq Ra’ouf called for a boycott of Harry Potter-related projects, gaining support from Pascal and other public figures like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.
  • At the London premiere of Marvel's 'Thunderbolts,' Pascal wore a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt, with proceeds supporting the trans advocacy group Trans Lifeline.