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

The actor condemned Rowling's celebration of the decision redefining 'woman' under the Equality Act and supported calls for a Harry Potter boycott.

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Overview

  • The UK Supreme Court ruled on April 16, 2025, that the legal definition of 'woman' under the Equality Act refers to biological sex, excluding transgender women.
  • J.K. Rowling celebrated the ruling on social media, posting a photo with a cigar and drink, and captioning, 'I love it when a plan comes together.'
  • Pedro Pascal, a vocal advocate for transgender rights, criticized Rowling's reaction as 'heinous loser behavior' in a comment on activist Tariq Ra’ouf's Instagram video.
  • Ra’ouf's video called for a boycott of all Harry Potter-related projects, urging the public to ensure the franchise is no longer profitable.
  • At the April 22 London premiere of Marvel’s 'Thunderbolts,' Pascal wore a 'Protect the Dolls' T-shirt, with proceeds from sales donated to Trans Lifeline.