Emma Watson Gets Gross Backlash For Shading J.K. Rowling's Transphobia At BAFTA Awards: 'Biting The Hand That Fed You'

Baftas speech has inspired a charity T-shirt to be made to support trans children, following her apparent shade towards JK Rowling and her comments about transgender women.The actress, 31, who is known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, appeared to throw shade at the franchise’s creator, JK, 56, when she took to the stage to present an award.Host Rebel Wilson, 42, introduced Emma to the stage, telling the crowd: ‘Here to present the next award is Emma Watson.

Baftas speech has inspired a charity T-shirt to be made to support trans children, following her apparent shade towards JK Rowling and her comments about transgender women. The actress, 31, who is known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, appeared to throw shade at the franchise’s creator, JK, 56, when she took to the stage to present an award. Host Rebel Wilson, 42, introduced Emma to the stage, telling the crowd: ‘Here to present the next award is Emma Watson.

At the 2022 BAFTA Awards on Sunday, Emma Watson made it clear — she’s going to shout-out all the witches out there! When the 31-year-old actress was brought to the stage by host Rebel Wilson to present, Rebel said, “She calls herself a feminist, but we all know she’s a witch.” Emma then promptly responded, per The Independent, “I’m here for all the witches!”

HARRY Potter star Emma Watson "took a swipe at JK Rowling" last night in her BAFTA speech following the writer's trans row. The actress - best known for her role as Hermione Grainger - took to the stage to present the Outstanding British Film award last night.

Emma Watson appeared to make a dig at Harry Potter author JK Rowling as she took the stage at the BAFTAs on Sunday night. It came as awards ceremony host Rebel Wilson, 42, welcomed the Hermione Granger icon to the stage with a classic joke. "Here to present the next award is Emma Watson," she began.

Emma Watson appeared to make a dig at Harry Potter author JK Rowling when she attended the BAFTA Awards last night.

Harry Potter author JK Rowling while presenting a BAFTA on Sunday night (March 13).The writer has been very vocal about her views on women's rights, and whether or not they include the rights of trans women, with her regularly excluding trans women from the conversation.But Emma, who played Hermione Granger in the wizarding franchise, seemed to take aim at JK as she took to the stage to present the award for Outstanding British Film.Rebel Wilson, who was hosting the event, introduced Emma by saying: "Here to present the next award is Emma Watson. She calls herself a feminist, but we all know she's a witch."And Emma, who has previously spoken out in support of trans women following JK's tweets, said: "I'm here for all of the witches, by the way."Viewers at home noticed the stress Emma placed upon "all", and took it to mean she was once again showing her support for the transgender community.One person tweeted: "Emma Watson throwing some classy shade there – 'I just wanna say I'm here for all the witches.'"Another said: "Emma Watson's 'I'm here for *all* of the witches, by the way' was a giant dig at JK and I love her for it."A third wrote: "Emma Watson saying she's here for 'all the witches'."While someone else added: "I love that Emma Watson is here for all the witches."And a fifth said: "Emma Watson opening with 'I'm here for all the witches...' She's here for trans rights #TransWomenAreWomen."Recently, JK has been slammed for "speaking for the gay community", after she shared a tweet in which she suggested that gay people agree with her views.She wrote: "Innumerable gay people have been in touch with me to say exactly this.

Harry Potter franchise, having starred in Little Women, Beauty and the Beast and other hits since.The actress left some fans wondering if she was making a dig at JK Rowling, as she took to the stage to present the award for Best Outstanding British Film at this years BAFTAs. The actress was introduced by host Rebel Wilson, as she said: "Here to present the next award is Emma Watson."She calls herself a feminist, but we all know she's a witch."Emma then emphasised on her entrance: "I'm here for ALL the witches!"Many social media users believe this to be a dig at the Harry Potter creator, JK, and took to Twitter to praise the actress for her statement.Emmath0ughts said: "Emma Watson saying 'I'm here for ALL of the witches' was absolutely a dig at JK Rowling and I couldn't love her more for it #BAFTAs."Alice38922349 added: "Emma Watson unsurprisingly continues to show the importance of love and acceptance for all whilst JK Rowling spirals even further into creating the polar opposite #translivesmatter #BAFTA2022."RealJoeGreeeen penned: "Emma Watson destroying JK #baftas."However, other social media users took to Twitter to defend the author of the multi million franchise.DavidBancz said: "I wonder where Emma Watson would be without JK Rowling?"Probably asking 'Do you want fries with that?'"Jongaunt added: "Does this women ever stop virtue signalling and s******g off the genius who made her?"Nuttygothictart commented: "Emma Watson and the cast of Harry Potter need to realise that they owe their entire career to JK Rowling."If it wasn't for JK, they wouldn't be where they are now."Host Rebel also took a swipe at the author earlier on at the show when a photo of herself at the 2020 BAFTAs appeared on the screen.She told the

BAFTAs is the most prestigious Brit film ceremony and, for more than seven decades, Hollywood's finest stars have descended on London to attend it.Of course the BAFTAs would not have been the same without the long list of hosts who have presented it over the years and provided viewers with lots of funny and memorable moments.This year's event was hosted by Australian actress Rebel Wilson, with stars stepping out into the red carpet including Lady Gaga and Emma Watson.Here, we take a look at what some previous hosts have been up to since they fronted the show.Legendary British actor, comedian, and presenter Lenny Henry hosted the BAFTAs in 1997 when he was at the height of his fame.Among his long list of TV credits since his hosting of the BAFTas was the 2008 series he presented, lennyhenry.tv on BBC One, in which he showcased weird online videos and CCTV clips.The co-founder of Comic Relief was knighted in the Queen's 2015 Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity.Henry guest starred in Spyfall in January 2020, a two-part Doctor Whoepisodewhere he played technology billionaire Daniel BartonIn 2020 Henry appeared in BBC's Big NightIn show, which celebrated key workers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.He is also set to star in upcoming Amazon Prime series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.Ross hosted the BAFTAs in 1999 and between 2007 and 2011 and was well known for his sharp, smutty, wit which had celebrities in stitches.He launched his new chat show The Jonathan Ross ShowinSeptember 2011 and there have been 17 series to date.In 2017, Ross was a team captain along with Frank Skinner on the ITV panel show, Don't Ask Me Ask Britain and in December 2017, he presented Guess the Star, a one-off

Rebel Wilson hosted proceedings, on a night where Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic Dune led the pack with 11 nominations, closely followed by Jane Campion’s western The Power of the Dog, which amassed a total of eight. Here are the biggest talking points of the night, from the best jokes to the biggest winners and the most graceful losers. .

West Side Story remake, attended the ceremony in a custom yellow silk chiffon gown with a beaded gardenia red flower by Oscar de la Renta.Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown went for velvet, sequins, and lace all in one custom Louis Vuitton gown. She topped off the look with a necklace and ring from the brand's jewelry collection., who presented at the BAFTAs, stood right out in pink Valentino and stunning Tiffany & Co.

A weekend of multiple awards ceremonies meant a number of no-shows at the 2022 BAFTA Film Awards, but that didn’t diminish the star power across the pond. Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston and Emma Watson, among others, brought the paps to the BAFTA’s red carpet and, the BAFTA voters? Well, overall they spread the love, but Jane Campion and “The Power of the Dog” came out decidedly on top.

Baftas were disrupted by Just Stop Oil campaigners who chanted and banged drums before sitting in protest on the red carpet on Sunday afternoon. Staging their protest at the glitzy film event, attended by the likes of Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Watson, the passionate activists wore T-shirts that read ‘Just Stop Oil’ and ‘Just look up’, in reference to the 2021 comedy movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence – which offers a satirical look at the climate change crisis. The organisation stated that 30 young supporters of the campaign disrupted the event to ‘demand an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK.

Lashana Lynch was named the EE Rising Star at this year’s Bafta Awards while western The Power of the Dog won Best Film. The actress, who played MI6 agent Nomi in the latest Bond film, thanked everyone involved in her career as well as her “supportive” parents and grandparents who came to London as part of the Windrush Generation.

Emma Watson floated down the red carpet in a gorgeous look at the 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (March 13) at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

It’s lovely to see actresses transform into the most iconic of fashionistas. Such is the case with Emma Watson! The 31-year-old Harry Potter star was the talk of the town at the 75th British Academy of Film Awards, which took place on Sunday (March 13) at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The British beauty dazzled in her fabulous number featuring a black plunging top and white tulle skirt.

Stars attending the EE BAFTA Awards on Sunday night have reportedly been encouraged to “dress respectfully” due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.The prestigious event is one of the biggest nights in the showbiz calendar, with stars gathering at London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the best of the last year in film. Sunday evening’s ceremony is expected to see stars such as Lady Gaga, Benedict Cumberbatch, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Emma Watson grace the red carpet.

The EE British Academy Film Awards are set to take place Sunday at Royal Albert Hall, with the in-person ceremony kicking off at 5 p.m. London time, or 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

The stars are stepping out for the night!

revelations in the Guardian of multiple allegations of verbal abuse, bullying and sexual misconduct against the film-maker Noel Clarke, who had received the outstanding contribution to British cinema prize. Bafta had known about the allegations beforehand yet continued with the presentation.

K.J. Yossman BAFTA president Prince William is set to miss the BAFTA Awards for the second year running.Despite the fact the ceremony is set to take place at the Royal Albert Hall, which is practically a stone’s throw from the prince’s Kensington Palace home, William will skip the ceremony on Sunday, March 13.Instead, the prince – who is also known as the Duke of Cambridge – will deliver a speech via a pre-recorded video transmission.“We’re delighted that BAFTA president, the Duke of Cambridge will be participating in the EE BAFTA Film Awards via a pre-recorded video message,” a BAFTA spokesperson told Variety.