Author JK Rowling attends the British premiere of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ in London, Britain, November 13, 2018 | Photo credit: Toby Melville

Amid renewed controversy over transgender rights, acclaimed author JK Rowling has once again found herself at the center of a heated debate. This time, his target is none other than Harry Potter franchise stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rowling’s latest comments come in response to a recent report released by the NHS, which criticized gender-diverse standards of care for young people. The report, obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, highlights significant concerns about the lack of evidence supporting current gender-bending treatments that prevent puberty.

Pediatrician Dr. Hilary Kass, who led the review, emphasized the need for more research into the long-term effects of such interventions. Taking to social media, Rowling wasted no time in expressing her thoughts on the matter. In response to a follower’s suggestion that Radcliffe and Watson might apologize for their public support of transgender rights, Rowling pointedly said, “Not safe, I’m afraid.”

He accused celebrities of aligning themselves with movements that undermine women’s rights and demanded that they apologize to those affected by gender reassignment. Rowling’s stance reflects her longstanding opposition to certain aspects of the trans rights movement, which has drawn both praise and criticism in equal measure. Her comments reignited a rift that emerged in 2020 when Radcliffe and Watson publicly spoke out in support of transgender people. Radcliffe asserted that “transgender women are women” while Watson affirmed that “trans people are who they say they are.”

His statements, contradicting Rowling’s views, sparked debate within and beyond the Harry Potter fan community. The controversy surrounding Rowling’s stance on transgender issues also affected her relationship with Warner Bros., the studio behind the Harry Potter film franchise. Despite plans to reboot the story as a TV series, Rowling’s outspoken opinion has overshadowed an otherwise lucrative partnership. As the debate rages on, it remains to be seen whether Rowling’s persistence will further strain her relationship with her former co-stars or whether there is room for reconciliation in the magical world they once shared. was