Pedro Pascal calls out J.K Rowling over anti trans views.
Pedro Pascal is not staying silent. In a world where celebrities often tiptoe around controversy, he made it very clear where he stands. In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Pedro doubled down on his criticism of J.K. Rowling.
It Is Personal
For Pedro Pascal, this goes far beyond a political debate. His sister, Lux Pascal, is a proud trans actress and activist, and he has always stood by her, sharing her journey with admiration and love. When J.K. Rowling celebrated a UK Supreme Court ruling that allows legal definitions of “woman” to exclude trans women under the Equality Act, Pedro had enough. He responded by calling Rowling’s behavior “heinous loser behavior” in an Instagram comment, and now he explained to Vanity Fair, “I want to protect the people I love. But it goes beyond that. Bullies make me ******* sick.”
Visual Protest On The Red Carpet
At the London premiere of Thunderbolts in April, Pedro wore a shirt that said “Protect the Dolls,” a phrase deeply rooted in trans community culture. The shirt was part of a campaign that supports Trans Lifeline, proving that his allyship is more than performative. It’s action, it’s care, and it’s consistent. He’s showing up, using his platform, and putting money and visibility where it counts. This is not a new side of Pedro. Whether it is about politics, mental health or identity, he has always stood up for what he believes in.
J.K Rowlings Response?
J.K. Rowling did not respond to Pedro Pascal directly, but she claimed on Twitter that she does not know who he is, a statement many find hard to believe, given how active she is on the platform (pretty much all day) and how often she comments on celebrities (also pretty much every day).
Pretending not to know who one of the biggest stars in the world is despite being an executive producer for a TV show and chronically online isn't the gotcha you think it is, Joanne https://t.co/whYiY3iIIo
— g (@g5mith97) April 28, 2025
Growing Support
Pedro Pascal is one of many celebrities who are no longer afraid to speak out. From Harry Potter stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson to actors like Nicola Coughlan and Bowen Yang, there’s a growing movement of public figures who are pushing back against Rowling’s views. Even HBO clarified that the upcoming Harry Potter series will not be influenced by her personal opinions. This wave of support is showing trans youth everywhere that they are not alone. And right now, visible support matters more than ever. In a time when hate is being normalized and even legislated, when president Donald Trump has shut down the national suicide prevention hotline specifically for LGBTQ youth, and when trans rights are being attacked across the globe, voices like Pedro Pascal’s are urgently needed. This wave of solidarity tells trans people everywhere that they are not alone, not forgotten, and never wrong for existing.
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