"Harry Potter" actor Tom Felton defended author J.K. Rowling at the Tony Awards, stating that the controversy surrounding her views on gender and biology has not affected his work. Felton, who is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," praised Rowling for bringing the world together through the "Potter" series, reiterating his admiration despite ongoing criticism from transgender activists.
'Harry Potter' actor stands by JK Rowling at Tony Awards amid criticism of transgender views
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️"Harry Potter" actor Tom Felton defended author J.K. Rowling at the Tony Awards, stating that the controversy surrounding her views on gender and biology has not affected his work. Felton, who is reprising his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," praised Rowling for bringing the world together through the "Potter" series, reiterating his admiration despite ongoing criticism from transgender activists.
Trending- 1 2022: Tom Felton previously expressed admiration for J.K. Rowling in an interview with The Times of London
- 2 June 8, 2025: Tom Felton defends J.K. Rowling at Tony Awards
- Continued public debate and scrutiny surrounding J.K. Rowling's views
- Public figures associated with the 'Harry Potter' franchise taking stances on the controversy
- Ongoing popularity and adaptations of the 'Harry Potter' series despite the controversy
What: Actor Tom Felton publicly defended J.K. Rowling amidst criticism regarding her views on gender and biology.
When: Sunday night (June 8, 2025) at the Tony Awards; Felton previously expressed similar views in 2022.
Where: Tony Awards red carpet, New York, USA.
Why: J.K. Rowling has faced significant backlash and accusations of transphobia from activists for her advocacy of single-sex spaces for women and her biological sex views.
How: Felton stated that the controversy has not affected his work and expressed gratitude to Rowling for uniting people globally through the 'Harry Potter' series.