Miriam Margolyes Discusses JK Rowling apos;s Transgender Row

Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has discussed why she chose not to get involved with [/tvshowbiz/j-k-rowling/index.html JK Rowling]'s transgender row.<br>In a new interview, the actress, 79, insisted transitioning is 'hugely complicated' and claimed the best-selling author, 54, 'dived into the pool and got very wet' when she shared her thoughts on the topic.<br>She said: 'I was asked to make a public statement and I didn't want to. I just thought I've made enough public statements.'<br>        'It's hugely complicated': Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has discussed why she chose not to get involved with JK Rowling's transgender row<br>The media personality, who has been with Professor Heather Sutherland for 52 years, detailed her three-part series Almost Australian, which sees her meet a group of of indigenous transgender people from Tiwi Islands. <br>In this week's edition of [ ], the Oxford native highlighted the importance of not offending fellow members of the LGBTQ community with her documentary.<br>  RELATED ARTICLES  [# Previous] [# 1] [# 2] [# Next]    [/tvshowbiz/article-8519649/Kate-Garraway-says-shes-keeping-fingers-crossed-husband-Derek-stable-day.html  Kate Garraway says she is 'keeping her fingers crossed' as...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8516923/Kate-Garraway-reveals-David-Beckham-sent-message-support-amid-husband-Dereks-COVID-19-battle.html  Kate Garraway reveals David Beckham sent her a message of...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8519259/Hollyoaks-star-Talia-Grant-says-black-people-seen-disposable-TV-industry.html  Hollyoaks star Talia Grant says black people are seen as...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8518391/Maya-Jama-shares-make-free-snap-bed-ahead-photoshoot.html  Maya Jama displays her toned abs in sheer purple co-ords as...]  [/tvshowbiz/article-8516879/Rita-Ora-looks-effortlessly-chic-blazer-ripped-jeans-stilettos-heads-town.html  Rita Ora looks effortlessly chic in blazer, ripped jeans and...]    <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br>Miriam, who played Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter film series, said: 'I am on the fringes, I suppose, of being rather too direct in some quarters. I always thought that somebody who wanted to become a woman would have chopped their d*** off.<br>'I know I'm a lesbian and I know I'm a woman, so I've sorted it out. But if you are on the way between one sex and another, how do you decide when you've arrived? It's hugely complicated. Look at poor JK Rowling. She's dived into the pool and got very wet.' <br>        'I didn't want to make a public statement': The actress, 79, claimed the author (pictured in 2019), 54, 'dived into the pool and got very wet' when she shared her thoughts on the topic <br>        Former colleague: The thespian, who has been with Heather Sutherland for 52 years, played  Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter series (pictured in the Chamber of Secrets in 2002)<br>          Controversy: JK was hit by what she described as 'relentless attacks' after she took issue with an online article about 'people who menstruate'<br>JK was hit by what she described as 'relentless attacks' after she took issue with an online article about 'people who menstruate'. <br>She tweeted to her 14.5m followers last month: 'I'm sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?'<br>The acclaimed novelist then penned a deeply personal essay to address the controversy, [http://www.newsweek.com/search/site/revealing revealing] she was sexually assaulted in her 20s and saying she still feels the scars of 'domestic violence' in her first marriage.<br>Her remarks sparked backlash from a range of her former Harry Potter castmembers including Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. <br>        Speaking out: Her remarks sparked backlash from a range of her former Harry Potter castmembers including Rupert Grint, 31 (pictured in November) and Emma Watson <br>Speaking to [ ], actor Rupert, 31, said: 'I firmly stand with the trans community and echo the sentiments expressed by many of my peers. Trans women are women. Trans men are men. <br>'We should all be entitled to live with love and without judgement.' <br>        Out now: This week's edition of Radio Times is available now<br>Emma, 30, added: 'Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or [https://minhviettrans.com/dich-vu-thue-xe/ thuê xe ô tô tại hà nội] told they aren't who they say they are. <br>'I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you, respect you and love you for who you are. Happy #Pride2020 Sending love x.'<br>The thespian went on to say she was proud to donate to charities such as Mermaids and Mama Cash before encouraging her fans to do the same.   <br>Since the backlash, Mermaids - a charity that supports transgender children - urged JK to meet some of the young people it works with in a lengthy statement challenging her views.    <br>                 <br>        <br>        Support: Actress Emma, 30, didn't hold back in sharing her feelings about the controversy<br>      <br><br><br><br>data-track-module="am-external-links^external-links"><br>Read more:<br><br>[ Radio Times | TV, film and entertainment news - Radio Times]<br><br><br><br>DM.later('bundle', function()<br>DM.has('external-source-links', 'externalLinkTracker');<br>);