J.K. Rowling Gets Pranked By Russian Comedy Duo Pretending To Be Ukraine’s President Zelensky

J.K Rowling was recently pranked by a Russian comedy duo known for their viral celebrity pranks.

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The duo convinced Rowlings that she was having a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Rowling’s charity Lumos has donated to the aid of children and displaced families in Ukraine.

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Lexus and Vovan asked Rowling to share her thoughts on the sanctions against Russia.

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They asked if Rowling could change Harry Potter’s forehead lightning bolt scar to the Ukrainian trident symbol.

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The Russian duo has pranked people like Elton John, Prince Harry, Billie Eilish, and Kamala Harris.

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The comedians also joked about Rowling’s famously divisive views about transgender rights.

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The boys also asked if Professor Dumbledore was really gay and joked about his sexual history and partners.

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A Rowlings spokesperson called the prank “distasteful” to The Hollywood Reporter.

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