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Andrew Garfield says he only recently watched the Harry Potter films and, despite J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views, praised the artistry and Daniel Radcliffe’s performance, arguing you can’t throw away the films’ themes or the contributions of the many artists involved.
Dwyane Wade premiered and champions the documentary The Dads at SXSW, which follows fathers of transgender and gender-expansive kids and examines the human toll of policies under the Trump era. Wade stresses love and inclusion, urging people to support families and criticizing policies and misinformation that affect transgender youth.
John Lithgow criticized J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans stance as ironic and inexplicable during a Rotterdam IFFR discussion, tying it to a broader 'war on empathy.' He also called his eight-year contract to play Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter TV series 'insane' at 80, but praised the production team and stressed that the canon celebrates kindness and acceptance, signaling his commitment despite controversy.
As the Supreme Court weighed a case on whether transgender students can compete in school sports, large DC protests featured clashes between trans-rights advocates and opponents, including a trans activist detained by Capitol Police; the events highlighted rising hostility and increased organization among anti-trans groups.
Fifteen-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson sat before the Supreme Court as a West Virginia ban on transgender girls competing on girls’ track teams became a national flashpoint about transgender athletes’ rights and fairness in sport, with a June decision anticipated and supporters rallying outside the building.
Wanda Sykes used the Golden Globes stage to roast Bill Maher, telling him she’d like “a little less” from him while praising host Nikki Glaser; she also skewered Kevin Hart and Brett Goldstein, and harshly critiqued Ricky Gervais over his anti‑trans jokes, joking she’d accept the award on his behalf if he won. Sykes later announced that Gervais had won Best TV Stand‑Up and quipped he’d thank God and the trans community.
Keira Knightley, cast as Dolores Umbridge in the new Harry Potter audiobook series, responded to questions about the boycott of J.K. Rowling due to her views on trans issues, expressing a desire for mutual respect and understanding amidst ongoing debates.
The Supreme Court's upcoming term is set to rule on key issues including Trump's executive powers, tariffs, election laws, trans rights, and the death penalty, with a conservative majority poised for significant decisions that could impact Trump's agenda and civil rights.
J.K. Rowling publicly criticized Emma Watson for her support of trans rights, accusing her of ignorance and referencing past private messages, amid ongoing disputes over Rowling's anti-trans comments and the broader debate on transgender issues in the Harry Potter community.
JK Rowling and Emma Watson have publicly clashed over trans rights, with Rowling criticizing Watson for her comments and perceived lack of understanding, leading to a strained relationship despite Watson's expressed love and respect for Rowling.
J.K. Rowling expressed her support for a parody video of Emma Watson after Watson addressed their complex relationship and her stance on trans rights, despite past disagreements over Rowling's anti-trans views. Watson emphasized her ability to cherish her personal relationships despite differing opinions, while Rowling criticized her and Daniel Radcliffe for opposing her views.
J.K. Rowling mocked Emma Watson after Watson's interview expressing her continued affection for Rowling, despite Rowling's controversial stance on trans rights. Rowling reposted a video mocking Watson, suggesting she was trying to regain favor for career reasons, indicating ongoing tension between the two.
Emma Watson continues to navigate her relationship with J.K. Rowling amid Rowling's controversial views on trans issues, emphasizing her support for trans rights and her desire to reconcile her personal respect for Rowling with their ideological differences.
Sabrina Carpenter used her debut performance of 'Tears' at the 2025 MTV VMAs to advocate for trans rights, featuring signs like 'Protect Trans Rights' and 'In Trans We Trust' and including drag performers and dancers in her act.
The Trump-era DOJ is considering measures to ban trans people from owning guns, framing trans identity as a mental illness and using mass shootings linked to trans individuals to justify further marginalization, which poses significant risks to trans people's rights and safety.