Tom Felton Comments On JK Rowling
Tom Felton was asked for his thoughts about the ongoing controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling, and I can't lie, his response is disappointing.
As you know, J.K. has come under fire, particularly for her anti-trans views. As a result, people are boycotting Harry Potter products, and several of the film's stars have openly criticized her, including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.
Tom, for his part, shared his thoughts tonight at the 78th Tony Awards. When asked how he feels about the current controversy surrounding J.K. and her divisive views, Tom said, "I'm not really that attuned to it."
"The only thing I always remind myself is that I'm lucky enough to travel the world," he continued. "Here I am in New York, and I have not seen anything bring the world together more than Potter."
His response was shared on Reddit, where it was immediately met with backlash.
Very trash behavior, indeed, if you ask me. Tell me what you think in the comments.
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