July 20th 2024.
Miriam Margolyes, a well-known actress from the Harry Potter franchise, recently shared her thoughts on JK Rowling's controversial comments about transgender individuals. In a recent interview, Margolyes expressed her support for her former co-stars who have faced criticism for not being more grateful to Rowling for their success in the film franchise.
Rowling, who has been labeled as a trans-exclusionary feminist, has frequently used her platform to explain her views on gender identity and allowing transwomen into women-only spaces. This has sparked backlash and accusations of transphobia. Many actors from the Harry Potter films have spoken out against Rowling's opinions and distanced themselves from her.
Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout in the film franchise, believes that it is unfair to expect the actors to constantly show gratitude to Rowling for their success. "Now they're grown up and they have opinions. So why can't they give their opinions? That's fair to me," she said.
When asked about Rowling's controversial comments, Margolyes took a diplomatic approach and stated that she has no desire to make big statements about trans people. However, she did share her belief that in sports, individuals who are born with a male frame have an advantage and this needs to be addressed in some way.
Margolyes also landed herself in hot water with the Harry Potter fan base when she expressed her concern for fans who are still obsessed with the franchise after 25 years. Her comments were quickly shut down by Jessie Cave, who played Lavender Brown in the films. Cave explained that the Harry Potter fan base has aged and is still bonded through their love for the series, which has also been passed down to younger generations.
Cave continued to defend Margolyes, saying that she is naturally funny and may not have meant her words to be taken seriously. She also urged people to let Margolyes be herself and not to take the situation too seriously.
Overall, Margolyes believes that people should be allowed to be who they are without facing unnecessary nastiness and criticism. She hopes that fans and the public alike can move on from the Harry Potter franchise and allow the actors to express their own opinions without constantly being tied to the series.
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