US EditionActors who have starred in JK Rowling adaptations sign trans solidarity letter
- Over 400 actors who participated in film and television projects based on JK Rowling’s work have joined an open letter expressing support for the trans community in response to a recent UK Supreme Court decision.
- The Supreme Court ruled that 'woman' in the 2010 Equality Act refers to biological sex, a decision backed by Rowling who financially supported the anti-trans group For Women Scotland.
- The letter, initiated by industry professionals Sid Strickland and Jack Casey, condemned the ruling and urged film and TV bodies to publicly protect trans, non-binary, and intersex people.
- Rowling posted a photo smoking a cigar with the caption 'I love it when a plan comes together,' referencing the ruling, while signatories emphasized film's power to foster empathy and change attitudes.
- The letter signals the entertainment industry's opposition to the ruling, highlighting concerns over its wide-ranging impact on trans rights and calling for solidarity despite Rowling's stance.
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Hundreds of U.K. celebrities sign open letter supporting trans rights
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