Eddie Redmayne
“Respect for transgender people remains a cultural imperative, and over the years I have been trying to constantly educate myself,” the Fantastic Beasts star, 38, said in a statement on June 10. “This is an ongoing process. As someone who has worked with both J.K. Rowling and members of the trans community, I wanted to make it absolutely clear where I stand. I disagree with Jo’s comments. Trans women are women, trans men are men and non-binary identities are valid. I would never want to speak on behalf of the community but I do know that my dear transgender friends and colleagues are tired of this constant questioning of their identities, which all too often results in violence and abuse. They simply want to live their lives peacefully, and it’s time to let them do so.”
Three months later, Redmayne told the Daily Mail that he was shocked by the “vitriol” and “absolutely disgusting” criticism directed toward Rowling in the wake of the scandal, despite disagreeing with her stance.
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