JK Rowling fires back at Pedro Pascal
Rowling, 59, didn't hold back. Quoting a tweet from LGBTQ+ outlet Gayety that claimed Pascal had 'shut her down,' she replied, 'Can't say I feel very shut down, but keep at it, Pedro. God loves a trier.'
The original clash between the two began when Rowling celebrated a UK Supreme Court ruling that supported the right to women-only spaces, excluding biological men. She posted a cigar-smoking photo captioned, 'I love it when a plan comes together.' Pascal condemned her post at the time, calling it 'awful, disgusting' and 'heinous LOSER behaviour.'
In Vanity Fair, Pascal reflected on his choice to speak out, admitting he was torn: 'It's a situation that deserves the utmost elegance... Bullies make me f***ing sick.'
Rowling, however, remains unfazed. The bestselling author has faced years of backlash for her gender-critical views, particularly from Hollywood and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. She also revealed in a separate post that Boy George has now blocked her online following a disagreement over similar issues.
Rowling's message to critics remains consistent: she sees herself as standing for women's rights and says she won't be silenced, especially not by celebrities. As the online battle continues, both sides show no signs of backing down.
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