In a series of tweets on Wednesday afternoon, Hermione Granger actress Emma Watson shared her thoughts on trans people and encouraged donations to support the trans community.
The tweets came a few days after J.K. Rowling posted a string of tweets in which it was abundantly clear (again) that she had transphobic views, and hours after she published a 3,000+ word follow up on her website that was described by the Human Rights Campaign as “appalling.” We have chosen not to write about or link to Rowling’s response due to how dangerous and inaccurate of a piece it is.
Watson said:
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.
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) June 10, 2020
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.
Article Continues Below— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) June 10, 2020
I donate to @Mermaids_Gender and @mamacash. If you can, perhaps you’ll feel inclined to do the same. ❤️
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) June 10, 2020
Happy #PRIDE2020 Sending love x
— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) June 10, 2020
She also retweeted a link to this Vice article which shares charities supporting black trans people.
Her response follows statements made by fellow Wizarding World stars Dan Radcliffe, Eddie Redmayne, Evanna Lynch, and Chris Rankin.
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