J.K Rowling has said that Harry Potter stars can 'save their apologies' in a furious rant on X, formerly Twitter. The renowned author has publicly criticised celebrities who "used their platforms to cheer on" the transitioning of children, suggesting she would not forgive the film franchise's stars even if they apologised.
Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have both previously spoken out in support of transgender people following comments made by the author, 58.
Her rebuke of the pair came amid a string of posts on X following the Cass Review, which found that a lack of research and evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones had let children down.
Scotland-based Rowling responded on Wednesday to a post suggesting Radcliffe and Watson, who play Harry Potter and Hermione Granger in the eight-film series, would be "safe in the knowledge" she would forgive them if they offered her a public apology. READ MORE: Christine McGuinness says 'it's like a dream' as she shares dad recovery update But Rowling replied saying: "Not safe, I'm afraid.
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