Emma Watson Suddenly Softens on J.K. Rowling Rhetoric as Online Threats Against Author Escalate

The disagreement between Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling has continued since 2020, when Rowling publicly shared her opinions on sex and gender. This put the main actors from the Harry Potter films – including Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint – in a difficult position, and they each released statements clarifying their differing views from the author who launched their careers.

Rowling, for her part, didn’t back down.

Five years after the initial disagreement, the situation has changed once more. Following J.K. Rowling’s statement that she couldn’t forgive Daniel Radcliffe or Emma Watson for what she considered their disloyalty, Emma Watson has recently spoken in a more thoughtful and understanding way – a significant departure from her earlier responses. This shift happens as Rowling has faced increasing threats and attacks, coinciding with a rise in political violence.

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2025-09-26 00:55