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3 hours ago
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Pedro Pascal and JK Rowling are trading insults, their feud explained
Pedro Pascal and J.K. Rowling have been making headlines over the past week after a Vanity Fair interview addressed earlier remarks The Mandalorian star made about Rowling's relentless anti-trans crusade. Now, Rowling has responded. But first, let's back up and take a look at the bigger picture of why these two are going at it in the first place. — (@) In April 2025, Rowling made a cruel post celebrating a Supreme Court ruling in the UK defining "sex" as referring to biological sex rather than gender identity. "I love it when a plan comes together," she wrote on X, sharing a picture of her smoking a cigar with a glass of what appears to be whiskey in hand. It sparked plenty of backlash, including an Instagram video from activist Tariq Raouf urging people to boycott all things Harry Potter to send a message that transphobia doesn't pay. In the comments of that post, Pascal chimed in: "Awful disgusting SHIT is exactly right. Heinous LOSER behavior." — (@) The Last of Us star's comments went viral as fans praised him for once again standing up in support of trans rights and transphobes cried about it. In June, Vanity Fair published a lengthy interview with Pascal that included a quick conversation about his decision to speak out against Rowling and the larger response to it. "The one thing that I would say I agonized over a little bit was just, 'Am I helping? Am I fucking helping?'" he admitted. "It's a situation that deserves the utmost elegance so that something can actually happen, and people will actually be protected." This is a good opportunity to point out that Pascal does have a personal reason to care about the constant attacks against trans people. He's very close with his younger sister, Lux, who came out as trans in 2021. "Listen, I want to protect the people I love," he added when speaking with Vanity Fair. "But it goes beyond that. Bullies make me fucking sick." — (@) Despite having no qualms throwing her considerable influence and finances around to turn the tides against trans people, Rowling has repeatedly shown that she's unable to take criticism for her cruelties without petty responses. And she proved it again after Pascal's interview circulated online. At the end of June, she posted an image containing a picture of Pascal and the headline of a gayety article covering his interview: "Pedro Pascal Shuts Down Rowling, Defends Trans Rights, and Reflects on Fame at 50." "Can't say I feel very shut down, but keep at it, Pedro," she wrote. "God loves a trier." As Ray Flook at Bleeding Cool pointed out, her remarks didn't make much sense. She seemed to be interpreting a headline summarizing the content as Pascal himself claiming to have shut her down. It's also unclear what her assertion that "God loves a trier" really has to do with anything. Maybe it's time for Rowling to put down that whiskey glass — or get all that mold checked out. This article originally appeared on Pride: Pedro Pascal and JK Rowling are trading insults, their feud explained Stephen Fry slams J.K. Rowling for transphobic rhetoric & she issues a salty response (updated) These are the 'Harry Potter' actors defending (or criticizing) JK Rowling Pedro Pascal giggling as he jokes he's 'into submission' has the whole internet flustered
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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Kate Nash Attacks J.K. Rowling, Rod Stewart, and Matty Healy's Mom at Glastonbury
Singer/songwriter and actress Kate Nash took aim at a broad range of celebrities and their politics during her Glastonbury set Sunday night, according to British media reports, firing salvos at J.K. Rowling, Rod Stewart, and even 1975 singer Matty Healy's mom. Nash, who recently dropped the anti-transphobia single 'GERM,' directed her harshest words at the Harry Potter creator: 'The loudest feminist voice in the U.K. is currently transphobic,' she said, 'and that is something that I take very fucking personally, as a feminist and a feminist with trans friends in my life, trans people that I love and that are very important to me. 'Dismantling systems of oppression lies at the very core of feminism, so transphobia is not fucking feminist. And just because you're a fucking millionaire and a fucking bully with an army of trolls on the fucking internet, I don't give a fuck mate.' More from Rolling Stone Bob Vylan Defend Glastonbury 'Death to the IDF' Chant: 'I Said What I Said' Watch the Cure's Robert Smith Join Olivia Rodrigo for 'Friday I'm in Love' Charli XCX Responds to Criticism of Her Glastonbury Set: 'the Best Art Is Divisive' Nash then, somewhat bafflingly, shifted her focus to actress Denise Welch, Matty Healy's mother. 'The music industry doesn't know what to do with me,' she said. 'They tried to get rid of me, but they didn't. There is a record executive sweating their tits off with Matt Healy's mum.'Before she played her song 'Dickhead,' she said: 'Fuck Rod Stewart. This one goes out to Keir Starmer, J.K. Rowling, Rod Stewart and Nigel fucking Farage.' Stewart recently sparked controversy by voicing support for the right-wing Reform U.K. party and its anti-immigration leader Nigel Farage in a newspaper interview, claiming Britain needed to 'give Farage a chance.' Earlier in the same festival, the hip-hop/punk act Bob Vylan faced criticism from event organizers after he led the crowd in a chant of 'death to the I.D.F.,' while Irish act Kneecap's set — which also included criticism of Stewart — was left off the BBC's telecast following their vocal anti-Israel advocacy. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Forbes
4 hours ago
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The Feud Between JK Rowling And Pedro Pascal, Explained
Pedro Pascal and J.K. Rowling are in the midst of an online feud. (Photo by Leon Bennett/FilmMagic) FilmMagic Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling and The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal are in the midst of an online feud, originally sparked by Rowling's commentary on trans people. The feud between Pedro Pascal and J.K. Rowling was ignited by an X (Twitter) post from Rowling, in which she praises a U.K. Supreme Court judgment that ruled trans women should not be recognized as women. Rowling reportedly donated £70,000 to For Scotland Women, the organization that brought the original suit to the Supreme Court. In the wake of the Supreme Court judgement, the Harry Potter author posted a triumphant picture of herself on a yacht, brandishing a cigar, with the caption: 'I love it when a plan comes together.' Rowling's gloating tone sparked anger and disappointment across social media, with many commentators urging Harry Potter fans to boycott the franchise, including the upcoming HBO series, which is intended to reboot the story for a younger audience. Pedro Pascal responded to an Instagram post by activist Tariq Ra'ouf, who highlighted Rowling's role in the ruling. In the comments under Ra'ouf's post, Pascal described Rowling's comments as "disgusting," and described her actions as "heinous loser behavior." It should be noted that for Pascal, this issue is personal, as his sister, Lux, came out as transgender in 2021, and Pascal has supported her ever since. In Pascal's recent Vanity Fair cover, the Fantastic Four star opened up about his comments, reflecting on the potential impact of his words. 'The one thing that I would say I agonized over a little bit was just, 'Am I helping?'' Pascal said. 'I want to protect the people I love. But it goes beyond that. Bullies make me f**king sick.' In the same piece, Pascal's sister Javiera defended her brother's comment, saying: 'But it is heinous loser behavior. And he said that as the older brother to someone saying that our little sister doesn't exist.' On X, Rowling responded to Pascal's words, reposting a Gayety quote framing Pascal as 'shutting down' Rowling. Rowling wrote, 'Can't say I feel very shut down, but keep at it, Pedro. God loves a trier.' In the comments below Rowling's post, a commentator compared Pascal to the late British comedian Bobby Ball, and Rowling responded with a laughing emoji. Earlier this year, Pascal took to Instagram to share a quote that read, 'A world without trans people has never existed and never will." Pascal added, "I can't think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.' The feud marks the latest controversy for Rowling, who has doubled down on her anti-trans commentary over the years, creating deep divisions within the Harry Potter fanbase. Even wildly successful authors, it seems, are not immune to culture war fixations. J.K. Rowling's Controversies Are Casting A Shadow Over 'Harry Potter' For any Harry Potter fan, young or old, scrolling through Rowling's X timeline is a somewhat sobering experience. Rowling frequently posts acidic commentary about trans people, and very rarely about the upcoming Harry Potter series (oddly enough, Rowling still publishes crime fiction under her male pseudonym, Robert Galbraith). Rowling's anti-trans commentary is so repetitive that Elon Musk even took the time to remind her to post about other subjects, writing: 'While I heartily agree with your points regarding sex/gender, may I suggest also posting interesting and positive content on other matters?' The original Harry Potter trio, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, have all made public their support for transgender rights, directly contradicting Rowling's fierce stance on gender identity. Other stars from the film series, such as Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter, have defended Rowling. Already, many of the new cast members for HBO's Harry Potter series are making their own stances on trans rights clear, and controversy is surely on the horizon once the show arrives on streaming. Nick Frost, who will play Hagrid, told The Observer that his views differ from Rowling's, stating: 'She's allowed her opinion and I'm allowed mine, they just don't align in any way, shape or form.' While the author of Harry Potter has made her views on gender identity very clear, fans of the series often highlight a memorable quote Rowling wrote for Albus Dumbledore, who had an interesting take on the nature of identity. "It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." MORE FROM FORBES Forbes HBO's 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Finale, Explained By Dani Di Placido Forbes How Labubu Dolls Took Over The Internet By Dani Di Placido Forbes The Twist Ending Of '28 Years Later,' Explained By Dani Di Placido Forbes The Big Bad Feud Between Bhad Bhabie And Alabama Barker, Explained By Dani Di Placido
Daily Mail
a day ago
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Kate Nash takes bitter foul-mouthed swipe at Rod Stewart, JK Rowling and Denise Welch during Glastonbury set
Kate Nash did not hold back her feelings as took a foul-mouthed swipe at Rod Stewart, JK Rowling, Denise Welch, Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage on Saturday. The singer, 37, headlined the Left Field tent at Glastonbury Festival and seemed to slam the Harry Potter author during her set. Kate said: 'The loudest feminist voice in the UK is currently transphobic and that is something that I take very f****** personally, as a feminist and a feminist with trans friends in my life, trans people that I love and that are very important to me. 'Dismantling systems of oppression lies at the very core of feminism, so transphobia is not f****** feminist. And just because you're a f******* millionaire and a f****** bully with an army of trolls on the f****** internet. 'I don't give a f*** mate. I don't give a s*** about the hundreds, if not thousands of comments, that I've been receiving from trolls since I penned my essay, released it into a song. It's called Germ.' Following the rant aimed at Rowling, the Foundations hitmaker laid into music bosses and Denise Welch, who was also at Worthy Farm supporting her son Matt Healy 's band The 1975. Kate continued: 'The music industry doesn't know what to do with me. They tried to get rid of me, but they didn't. There is a record executive sweating their t*** off with Matt Healy's mum. 'They're scared of me. I like that. But I was made of mother f****** bricks. But they didn't believe me. I even gave them a second warning a few years later when I told them 'Do not underestimate the girl'. Is it my fault they didn't believe me? 'I'm not going to give my third warning. It's too late for that. I'm taking my bricks and I'm throwing them through the f****** window.' Ahead of kicking-off her song D***head, Kate added: 'F*** Rod Stewart. This one [Why You Being A D****head For] goes out to Keir Starmer, JK Rowling, Rod Stewart and Nigel f****** Farage.' Earlier this week, 80-year-old singer Rod, who took to the stage for the teatime set at Glastonbury, claimed the country was 'fed up' with the Tories and that Labour was trying to ditch Brexit. He accused the Prime Minister of giving Scottish fishing rights 'back to the EU', although the Government insists it has simply renewed an existing deal for European boats. His views represent a second volte-face given that he appeared to support Labour at last year's election – despite previously backing the Conservatives. Asked where Britain's political future now lay, he told The Times: 'It's hard for me because I'm extremely wealthy, and I deserve to be, so a lot of it doesn't really touch me. 'But that doesn't mean I'm out of touch. For instance, I've read about Starmer cutting off the fishing in Scotland and giving it back to the EU. That hasn't made him popular. 'We're fed up with the Tories. We've got to give Farage a chance. He's coming across well. What options have we got? I know some of his family, I know his brother, and I quite like him.' Kate shot to fame in the Noughties with her debut album Made of Bricks, which came out in 2007 and went straight to Number 1 in the music charts. Despite having huge success, the former Brit School alumni later discovered her manager had stolen vast sums of money from her, which left her almost bankrupt. After parting ways with her record label, she was forced to sell her flat and move back in with her parents. Alongside singing, Kate went on to land a part in Netflix series Glow, about female wrestlers in the Eighties, but this was cancelled part way through filming the fourth season. The songstress has still been making music, but in November last year revealed she had joined adults only site OnlyFans as she 'needed the money'. She made the announcement on her Instagram stories with a cheeky pic of her bum. Though she has been releasing new music recently, the musician shared she had joined the racy app as 'touring makes losses'.
Daily Record
a day ago
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Kate Nash slams JK Rowling, Rod Stewart and Denise Welch in Glastonbury set
The singer made several swipes at celebrities and politicians during her set at the iconic festival. Musician Kate Nash has taken a serious swipe at several celebs and politicians, including JK Rowling, Rod Stewart, Denise Welch, Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage. Nash was headlining the Left Field tent at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night, June 28. She told the audience: "The loudest feminist voice in the UK is currently transphobic and that is something that I take very f****** personally, as a feminist and a feminist with trans friends in my life, trans people that I love and that are very important to me. "Dismantling systems of oppression lies at the very core of feminism, so transphobia is not f****** feminist. And just because you're a f******* millionaire and a f****** bully with an army of trolls on the f****** internet. "I don't give a f*** mate. I don't give a s*** about the hundreds, if not thousands of comments, that I've been receiving from trolls since I penned my essay, released it into a song. It's called Germ." Kate continued by laying into music bosses, including Denise Welch, who was at the festival supporting her son Matty Healy's band The 1975. She said: "The music industry doesn't know what to do with me. They tried to get rid of me, but they didn't. There is a record executive sweating their t*** off with Matt Healy's mum. "They're scared of me. I like that. But I was made of mother f****** Bricks. But they didn't believe me. I even gave them a second warning a few years later when I told them 'Do not underestimate the girl'. Is it my fault they didn't believe me? "I'm not going to give my third warning. It's too late for that. I'm taking my bricks and I'm throwing them through the f****** window.' Launching into her song D***head, she said: "F*** Rod Stewart. This one [Why You Being A D****head For] goes out to Keir Starmer, JK Rowling, Rod Stewart and Nigel f****** Farage.' Last week, Rod announced his support for Farage in an interview with the Times. The 37-year-old singer shot to fame in the Noughties with her debut album Made of Bricks, which came out in 2007 and went straight to number one in the music charts. Despite having huge success, the former Brit School alumni later discovered her manager had stolen vast sums of money from her, leaving her almost bankrupt. And after parting ways with her record label, she says she was forced to sell her flat and move back in with her parents. Alongside singing, Kate went on to land a part in Netflix series Glow, about female wrestlers in the Eighties, but this was cancelled part way through filming the fourth season. She also makes money on adult website OnlyFans, which she said she started doing to cover touring costs. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
