Stars of ‘Harry Potter’ are pledging support for the transgender community following Tweets from author JK Rowling regarding the subject. Puza Snigdha reports.
The series of supporting comments for the transgender people started when the author Rowling posted about the transgender community last week which led her being accused of transphobia.
Many starts including prominent LGBTQ+ artists, activists and organizations criticized her comments as transphobic.
Emma Watson and Eddie Redmayne are among a growing number of actors from the Harry Potter movie who also speaks out in the support of transgender people.
“Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are,” said Emma and added, “I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you, respect you and love you for who you are.”
Actor Eddie Redmayne said: “I disagree with Jo’s comments. Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid. I would never want to speak on behalf of the community but I do know that my dear transgender friends and colleagues are tired of this constant questioning of their identities, which all too often results in violence and abuse. They simply want to live their lives peacefully, and it’s time to let them do so.”