Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, publicly expressed his 'incredible gratitude' and support for author JK Rowling at the Tony awards, despite ongoing controversy surrounding her gender-critical views. His stance contrasts with other Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts stars who have distanced themselves from Rowling.
Tom Felton expresses support for JK Rowling despite controversy over her views on trans issues
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, publicly expressed his 'incredible gratitude' and support for author JK Rowling at the Tony awards, despite ongoing controversy surrounding her gender-critical views. His stance contrasts with other Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts stars who have distanced themselves from Rowling.
Trending- 1 2020: Controversy erupted after Rowling posted an online statement.
- 2 2022: Felton told The Times he was grateful to Rowling.
- 3 April (current year): UK supreme court ruling on the Equality Act.
- 4 Sunday (prior to June 9, 2025): Tom Felton expressed support at Tony awards.
- Further public discussion and division regarding JK Rowling's views and support for her.
- Highlighting the differing stances among Harry Potter franchise actors.
- Potential impact on public perception of Tom Felton.
What: Tom Felton, an actor from the Harry Potter films, publicly expressed support for JK Rowling, stating he is 'incredibly grateful' to her and that her books 'brought the world together,' despite the controversy surrounding her views on trans issues.
When: Tony awards ceremony on Sunday (prior to June 9, 2025); controversy erupted in 2020; Felton made similar statements in 2022; UK supreme court ruling in April (current year).
Where: Tony awards ceremony (likely New York City, US).
Why: Felton's stated reason is gratitude for Rowling's work in uniting the world through Harry Potter. The broader context is the ongoing public debate and backlash against Rowling's gender-critical statements.
How: Felton made his statement directly to Variety at the Tony awards.