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Drag Race legend Jinkx Monsoon delivers brutal takedown of JK Rowling’s pen name

JK Rowling has been hit with immense criticism for her trans views

The Independent UK

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes joins backlash against JK Rowling for ‘harsh’ trans criticism

However, ‘Harry Potter’ star said she ‘didn’t like that the trans community has reacted with such fury’

The Independent UK

19 celebrity lookalikes who have addressed their uncanny resemblance

You’ll be seeing double with these striking celebrity lookalikes

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JK Rowling claims she was never friends with Stephen Fry after he accused her of being 'radicalised by TERFs'

‘It is a great mistake to assume that everyone who claims to have been a friend of mine was ever considered a friend by me,’ Rowling wrote

Evening Standard

Stephen Fry is trending online because the celebrate actor, author, and Harry Potter audiobook narrator reportedly said that J.K. Rowling has been “radicalised by TERFs” and is now “a lost cause” in the transgender rights debate.

Euronews

Stephen Fry turns back on Harry Potter author JK Rowling, calling her a 'lost cause' over trans views

Star joins Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in publicly distancing themselves from Rowling’s views on gender identity and trans rights

Evening Standard

Tom Felton sparks backlash after expressing gratitude to J.K. Rowling amid anti-trans controversy

The 37-year-old actor's comments come amid ongoing controversy over Rowling’s widely criticised views on transgender rights.

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Emma Watson’s dad issues urgent warning to new Harry Potter actors

‘As a parent, you have to be scared,’ actor’s father said

The Independent UK

‘It Was The Most Horrible Thing I’ve Ever Had To Do’: Emma Watson On Kissing Rupert Grint

"It was the most horrible thing I’ve ever had to do."

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OPINION - Harry Potter and the curse of fame: why I'm scared for the fresh batch of child stars like Arabella Stanton

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout have just been cast as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, stars of an upcoming HBO series that will turn Harry Potter into a seven season TV show. The three children are, at maximum, 11 years old, and their lives will never…

Evening Standard

JK Rowling says she ‘couldn’t be happier’ about Harry Potter casting announcement

Controversial author will serve as an executive producer on the forthcoming HBO TV adaptation, which is expected to debut in 2026

The Independent UK

Who are the new Harry Potter child actors? HBO casts leads for reboot

Child actors can expect their lives to be transformed by the coveted roles

The Independent UK

Harry Potter TV series reveals first look at young actors cast for Harry, Ron and Hermione roles

Harry, Ron and Hermione have been cast for the new Harry Potter TV series on HBO.

WhatToWatch

Harry Potter series casts Hermione, Ron and Harry

A casting call, announced in September, saw around 32,000 children audition for the lead roles.

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Harry Potter stars 'hit back' at JK Rowling over trans ruling in open letter

Signatories said that the ruling ‘undermines the lived reality and threatens the safety of trans, non-binary, and intersex people living in the UK’

The Independent UK

Rupert Grint welcomes second child with partner Georgia Groome

‘Red hair and a hand-me-down robe? You must be a Weasley,’ said one fan

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“What A Cute Name”: Rupert Grint Introduces His “Secret Child” To The World

“‘Secret Child Slightly Revealed,’” Rupert Grint said as he shared an image of his second daughter with longtime love Georgia Groome.

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Rupert Grint confirms birth of second child

Rupert Grint has shared a photo of his second child, whose name is Goldie.

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Rupert Grint announces birth of ‘secret’ second child

He has a daughter called Wednesday, who was born in 2020.

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Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are parents again

Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome have quietly welcomed their second child into the world.

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Harry Potter star Rupert Grint shares picture of second child with Georgia Groome

Rupert and partner Georgia Groome were spotted out and about in Hampstead with their newborn

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JK Rowling Called Out By Harry Potter Star After She Celebrated Trans Ruling With Cigar

"Why do they keep defending her?"

Salon

It's time to leave "Harry Potter" behind

Rowling's divisive opinions make it increasingly difficult for fans to separate the art from the artist

Evening Standard

Harry Potter star Sean Biggerstaff brands JK Rowling a 'bigot' over trans views in wake of Supreme Court ruling

Actor is latest star of film series to criticise author over her views on transgender rights

The Independent UK

Nicola Coughlan says she wouldn’t touch Harry Potter series ‘with a 10ft pole’

‘Keep your new Harry Potter lads,’ said the actor

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