Rupert Grint Still Talks To ‘Auntie’ J.K. Rowling

Many “Harry Potter” stars have tried to distance themselves from J.K. Rowling.

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In 2020, she published a long essay on her views on gender and sex.

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Many fans have interpreted her essay – and subsequent tweets – to be anti-trans.

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However, Rupert Grint, who plays Ron Weasley, still talks to her.

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“I don’t necessarily agree with everything my auntie says,” he began.

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“…but she’s still my auntie,” he added.

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He described their relationship as “a tricky one.”

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Grint first stood up for trans rights back in 2020.

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“Trans women are women,” he said. “Trans men are men.”

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