JK Rowling dismisses Emma Watson as 'ignorant' over trans rights row (www.bbc.co.uk)

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[-] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 104 points 1 week ago

The author said the "turning point" in her feelings came in 2022 when Watson appeared to aim a subtle dig at Rowling on stage at the Bafta Awards.

Host Rebel Wilson introduced Watson by saying: "She's proud to call herself a feminist, but we all know she's a witch." Watson responded that she was "here for ALL of the witches", which was widely interpreted as a statement of support for the trans community.

Bro Rowling is so delusional. Watson just made a generic "I love all my fans" statement and Rowling is in her damp black mold cave watching it on TV like "THIS IS ABOUT MEEEEEE"

[-] marcela 34 points 1 week ago

Obscure internet lore has it, that Watson mouthed "bar the one", right after "here for ALL the witches".

But this does not make a difference.

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