Stephen Fry Declares JK Rowling 'Lost Cause' Over Trans Rights After UK Supreme Court Ruling

Sir Stephen Fry, who narrated the Harry Potter audiobooks, has publicly criticized JK Rowling for her views on transgender issues, describing her as 'radicalised' by trans-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs) and a 'lost cause.' Fry expressed that Rowling's stance, particularly her celebration of a UK Supreme Court ruling defining 'woman' by biological sex, has hardened her views and contributed to a divisive and destructive environment around transgender rights. While Fry once defended Rowling and maintained friendship despite controversy, he now profoundly disagrees with her and condemns her failure to denounce hateful rhetoric against the trans community. He emphasized the real suffering of trans people, including bullying and violence, and criticized Rowling for inflammatory and mocking statements. This shift marks a significant break in Fry's previous support for Rowling, although actor Tom Felton reaffirmed his ongoing gratitude to Rowling for the Harry Potter series despite the controversy. The debate is set against a backdrop of legal clarifications and ongoing societal tensions over gender identity and women's rights.