Harry Potter Star Evanna Lynch Comments On Rumored Feud Between Emma Watson And J.K. Rowling
The Harry Potterfandom is currently facing its biggest crisis yet. Two of its core figures, Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling, appear to be on completely opposite sides of a very sensitive issue: transgender rights. But do the rumors actually bear any truth? Evanna Lynch, the actress who portrays Luna Lovegood in the film series, recently addressed such claims in order to clear the air for confused fans.
Rumors of the alleged rift between Watson and Rowling emerged after Watson's appearance at the BAFTA Awards earlier this year. As the Harry Potter star was presenting an award, she quipped that she was there «for all the witches,» which was seemingly a dig at Rowling's criticism of UK Labor Leader Keir Starmer saying trans women are women.
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During a televised appearance on GB News, Lynch insisted that there is nothing but love and respect between Watson and Rowling. In fact, she told the host, Eamonn Holmes, that she personally talked to the whole Harry Potter cast, and they all still have great respect for Rowling, even though they don't agree with her beliefs. Lynch also went on to say that she strongly disagrees with the narrative that there is any sort of rift. She and her co-stars are focused on finding ways to promote healing instead of fighting.
Watson also recently trended on social media after an old interview of her speaking on transgender issues resurfaced online. In the short clip, Watson was asked by trans columnist Paris Lees if she would feel comfortable with Lees using a public women's restroom. Watson replied, «Oh my God, of course,» with zero hesitation. Naturally, her response stirred up quite a controversy, with half of
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