Rupert Grint knows that silence isn’t always a golden snitch — which is why he felt the need to join the choir of critics who condemned J.K.
Rowling’s transphobic comments. The Harry Potter alum opened up about his decision to speak out in an interview with Esquire, explaining to the mag that he still respects the best-selling author, even though he doesn’t agree with her opinions about the trans community.
He shared: When asked by the mag if making his June statement was difficult, the 32-year-old said he thought it was “important” to speak up about the controversy, adding: We stan an ally!
As you many know, Rowling came under fire last June when she published a 3,600 word essay defending her position on transgender people.
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