Emma Watson said on a podcast Wednesday that her support of trans people doesn’t mean “I can’t and don’t treasure Jo.”
In an apparent jab to her one-time “Harry Potter” child star Emma Watson, J.K. Rowling reshared and praised a video mocking the actress’ recent podcast appearance where she again distanced herself from the author’s anti-trans rhetoric.
The video from social media comedian and political satirist Intel Lady impersonates Watson and says that she has “so much love” for Rowling but also stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with people who wish the author harm, emphasizing the contradiction between supporting Rowling and trans people at the same time.
“I have always held space for [Rowling] and so much love in my heart for her and would hope that she felt the same way about me,” the comedian-as-Watson says. “But also, I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those who would wish harm on her, hate her and would wish the absolute worst for her in her life.
