Jonathan Ross’ daughter slams JK Rowling over ‘transphobic’ tweets just hours after her dad defends them
JONATHAN Ross’s daughter has accused JK Rowling of posting transphobic tweets — hours after her dad defended them.
The Harry Potter author, 54, was attacked for asking why an online article did not refer to “people who menstruate” as women.
TV presenter Jonathan, 59, said Rowling was “both right and magnificent” and was clearly not transphobic.
But his daughter Honey, 23, shared an image of a book cover in which the title was changed to Harry Potter and the Audacity of This B***h.
The writer and activist also shared a tweet saying: “JK Rowling really looked at a world protesting en-masse against racism and police brutality and said u know what this is the perfect time to use my platform to remind everyone I hate trans people?" Rowling has often angered activists with her views on gender politics.
In her latest tweets, she said: “People who menstruate. I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud? If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction."
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"If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased."
“I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives.
“It isn’t hate to speak the truth.”
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