Emma Watson is being criticized for not taking sides in the situation regarding J.K. Rowling.
After Emma Watson's interview on the "Jay Shetty Podcast" went viral, J.K. Rowling reacted by re-posting a parody video mocking the appearance. The video, created by comedian IntelLady, satirized Watson's comments about being open to speaking with Rowling, despite their ongoing dispute over Rowling's comments about the transgender community. Rowling praised the parody in her caption, writing: "I'm here for all the spoofs".
I'm already missing @intel_lady's Angela Rayner,but I'm here for ALL the spoofs https://t.co/2jdtD9MYw7
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 26, 2025
Emma Watson About Situation With J.K. Rowling
A few years ago, J.K. Rowling shared some of her views on the transgender community that many people interpreted as being transphobic. Following The Boy Who Lived, Daniel Radcliffe himself, Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, spoke up about trans people deserving to live their lives "without being constantly questioned or told they aren't who they say they are."
J.K. Rowling reacted, saying that she will "not forgive" Harry Potter co-stars criticizing her stance on trans rights.
In the "Jay Shetty Podcast" interview, Emma Watson now talked about how a conversation between her and J.K. Rowling was never made possible and that she will always be open to such conversation. She also mentions: "I really don't believe that by having had that experience and holding the love and support and views that I have, mean that I can't and don't treasure Jo and the person that I had personal experiences with."
Later, Emma Watson was criticized for not clearly choosing a side and being very careful with her words. Following her interview, comedian IntelLady made fun of Emma Watson and had J.K. Rowling reacting to it with the words "I’m here for all the spoofs".
The comments on Emma Watsons' interview, as well as J.K. Rowling's re-post of the parody video and other posts on this topic, differ strongly.
"Acknowledging her history with Rowling is not endorsement, but recognition that human bonds are complex. Emma’s message is that conviction and compassion are not opposites, you can fight injustice without letting hate erase your humanity." – Glinda Grande on X
"Neutrality in the face of oppression isn't compassion, it is siding with the oppressor." – El Jefe on X
Of course people’s opinions differ, but perhaps we can unite in simply giving hatred less room to grow. What do you think?