- Andrew Garfield referred to author J.K. Rowling as “she that shall remain nameless” while discussing his recent viewing of the Harry Potter films.
- Despite the remark about Rowling, Garfield praised lead actor Daniel Radcliffe and the many artisans and craftspeople who worked on the films, saying he has a newfound appreciation for them.
- Rowling has faced criticism for her views on gender, including supporting the campaign group For Women Scotland in legal challenges over the definition of “woman”.
- The UK Supreme Court ruled last April that “woman” and “sex” in the Equality Act refer to biological women and biological sex, impacting transgender women's access to certain public boards and single-sex spaces.
- Rowling has previously appeared to criticise Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint for their support of trans rights.
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