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Keira Knightley has opened up about J.K. Rowling after joining the voice cast of Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions. She said she was unaware of the campaign against the author by some people who are boycotting Harry Potter.
J.K. Rowling has been a controversial figure in recent years. In 2020, she shared many posts on X and even wrote a 3,600-word essay, which was seen as transphobic. She has since posted many tweets slamming trans people across various industries. This also led to Harry Potter actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint posting supportive messages for trans rights on social media.
Many fans and individuals have decided to boycott the Harry Potter movies and series because of Rowling's comments. In an interview with Decider, published on October 10, Keira Knightley was asked about the backlash against Rowling. She answered:
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"I was not aware of that, no. I’m very sorry. You know, I think we’re all living in a period of time right now where we’re all going to have to figure out how to live together, aren’t we? And we’ve all got very different opinions. I hope that we can all find respect."
Knightley will voice the character of Professor Umbridge in Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions, an audiobook based on the beloved series.
J.K. Rowling slams Emma Watson after her comments about their relationship
Following Rowling's past comments, the three main leads from the original Harry Potter movies reaffirmed their support for trans rights. Emma Watson, who is also an activist, has frequently spoken out about equality in all areas of life.
In an interview with Jay Shetty on the On Purpose podcast, released on September 24, Watson was asked about her relationship with J.K. Rowling. The author had previously stated that she would "never forgive" Watson for her views. The actor responded:
“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.”
Watson added that she hopes she can share love with people who don't necessarily agree with her opinions as well.
Shortly afterward, J.K. Rowling posted a detailed message on her X account, sharing her thoughts on Watson's interview. She wrote:
"I'm not owed eternal agreement from any actor who once played a character I created. The idea is as ludicrous as me checking with the boss I had when I was twenty-one for what opinions I should hold these days.
"Emma Watson and her co-stars have every right to embrace gender identity ideology. Such beliefs are legally protected, and I wouldn't want to see any of them threatened with loss of work, or violence, or death, because of them."
Rowling further wrote about her interactions with Watson in recent years. She also claimed that the actor came from a privileged background and therefore doesn't understand the issues faced by those without such a background. She added that Watson's show of love for her was ironic, considering her past comments.
