Pedro Pascal reveals motive behind criticising JK Rowling’s trans comments

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25 Jun 2025 • 1:03 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Pedro Pascal reflected on his decision to publicly criticize British author J.K. Rowling over her comments regarding trans rights.
  • Pascal initially slammed Rowling in April for celebrating a UK Supreme Court ruling that stated trans women are not legally women under the Equality Act.
  • The actor, whose younger sister is trans, called Rowling's reaction "awful, disgusting" and "heinous LOSER behavior" on Instagram.
  • Pascal expressed that he agonized over whether his condemnation was "helping" but affirmed his desire to protect vulnerable people and his strong aversion to bullies.
  • Rowling's views on transgender people have made her a divisive figure, leading to public disagreements with the Harry Potter franchise's leading actors.

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