The Wizarding World franchise stands out from others, captivating audiences for generations. It began with J.K. Rowling’s books and has since expanded into stage productions, theme parks, and the popular *Harry Potter* films, now available on HBO Max. However, the franchise has faced some criticism due to J.K. Rowling’s controversial statements regarding transgender issues. Recently, Emma Watson spoke openly about her complicated relationship with the author and what she finds most difficult about their distance.
In 2020, Emma Watson publicly supported transgender people online following controversial comments made by J.K. Rowling, which quickly spread. Rowling’s views have continued to spark debate, leading some fans to stop supporting the *Harry Potter* series. Recently, on the *Jay Shetty Podcast*, Watson discussed the challenge of supporting the trans community while also maintaining a past relationship with Rowling. She explained that:
Just because I’ve had certain experiences and formed my own beliefs doesn’t mean I can’t still deeply care for Jo and the person I knew. I don’t believe those things cancel each other out. I’ll always cherish my memories of that person, and I want to be able to revisit those feelings. I don’t see things as being so black and white. It’s really important to me that people who disagree with me can still love me, and that I can continue to love people even when we have different viewpoints. Being able to navigate life with that kind of open-heartedness is essential to me.
Emma Watson explained that she doesn’t believe in completely dismissing people she has disagreements with, a practice that’s become more frequent lately. Despite being hurt by comments J.K. Rowling made – including the claim that the lead actors ‘ruined’ the films – the 35-year-old actress doesn’t want to hold onto anger towards her former friend and colleague.
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Emma Watson has stayed quiet about J.K. Rowling’s recent controversies partly because of the tension between them. She also remains firm in her own views, while still hoping to have a private conversation with Rowling to address their strained relationship-or the fact that they aren’t speaking at all. Watson admits that this lack of communication is a major reason why she was so upset by the whole situation.
I think the thing I’m most upset about is that a conversation was never made possible.
Emma Watson first met J.K. Rowling on the set of the first *Harry Potter* movie when she was eleven years old. The film became hugely popular worldwide, and for many years, the two women appeared to have a positive relationship during the making of the *Harry Potter* films. However, that relationship seems to have deteriorated recently, reportedly because Watson has publicly supported the transgender community.
During the interview, Watson was also asked if she still hoped to talk to Rowling in person. She answered with a clear and enthusiastic yes.
I truly believe that, and I always will. However, I don’t want to contribute to a harmful and already divisive discussion.
Watson seems very aware of who she is and how her ongoing connection to the J.K. Rowling debate might worsen the already difficult conversations online. Whether she and Rowling will ever be able to discuss their issues remains uncertain.
Despite a boycott of the franchise, the new *Harry Potter* TV series is currently being filmed. It will be interesting to see how well the show does, and whether J.K. Rowling’s statements regarding the trans community affect viewership.
You can now watch all the Harry Potter movies on HBO Max, and that’s where the new TV series will be too. Emma Watson stepped away from acting for a while, but her fans are eager to see her in future films.
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2025-09-24 23:09