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Daniel Radcliffe responds to claims of being 'ungrateful' to JK Rowling

Entertainment - May 2, 2024
Daniel Radcliffe responds to claims of being 'ungrateful' to JK Rowling

Their relationship became strained after Rowling sparked controversy with the transgender community 

His relationship with Rowling has been strained in recent years following her comments about the trans community.

Daniel Radcliffe responds to claims of being 'ungrateful' to JK Rowling. Image Credits: Getty
Daniel Radcliffe responds to claims of being 'ungrateful' to JK Rowling. Image Credits: Getty

Back in 2020, Rowling caused a stir while poking fun at a charity for using the term 'people who menstruate', leading to accusations of transphobia. 

Rowling's controversial views 

Since then, Rowling has spoken publicly about her views on sex and gender.

Her stance sparked debate on social media, including responses from the Harry Potter actors. 

Rowling's remarks about the trans community led to accusations of transphobia. Image Credits: Getty
Rowling's remarks about the trans community led to accusations of transphobia. Image Credits: Getty

This has led to a fractured relationship between Rowling and the Harry Potter stars, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.

In a public statement, Daniel Radcliffe responds to claims of being 'ungrateful' to JK Rowling 

Following Radcliffe criticized Rowling's views on transgender rights. some have suggested that the cast are 'ungrateful' because they might not have become so successful without the Harry Potter books. 

Rowling made it clear that if Radcliffe and Watson begged her for forgiveness for their support of trans rights, they should 'save their apologies'. 

Rowling's controversial views on sex and gender sparked debate. Image Credits: Getty
Rowling's controversial views on sex and gender sparked debate. Image Credits: Getty

In a new interview with The Atlantic, Radcliffe addressed these claims and the spat between them.  

He noted that while Rowling's work has made a huge impact on his life, that doesn’t mean he should automatically agree with her stances on things.

He said, "There’s a version of ‘Are these three kids ungrateful brats?’ that people have always wanted to write, and they were finally able to. So, good for them, I guess." 

Daniel Radcliffe addresses claims of indebtedness to JK Rowling. Image Credits: Getty
Daniel Radcliffe addresses claims of indebtedness to JK Rowling. Image Credits: Getty

He further expressed that the whole situation 'makes him really sad, ultimately', adding: "Because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic." 

He added:"But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life." 

Daniel Radcliffe responds to JK Rowling's controversial comments  

In a new interview, Radcliffe addressed the spat between them.  

Rowling's remarks strain her relationship with Radcliffe and other Harry Potter actors. Image Credits: Getty
Rowling's remarks strain her relationship with Radcliffe and other Harry Potter actors. Image Credits: Getty

Daniel Radcliffe said that while she is responsible for his fame, that doesn’t mean he should automatically agree with her stances on things.   

He said: “It makes me really sad, ultimately.  

“Because I do look at the person that I met, the times that we met, and the books that she wrote, and the world that she created, and all of that is to me so deeply empathic.”  

Radcliffe asserts that gratitude doesn't require agreement with Rowling's beliefs. Image Credits: Getty
Radcliffe asserts that gratitude doesn't require agreement with Rowling's beliefs. Image Credits: Getty

He added: “Jo, obviously Harry Potter would not have happened without her, so nothing in my life would have probably happened the way it is without that person,”  

“But that doesn’t mean that you owe the things you truly believe to someone else for your entire life.”