Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes has leapt to JK Rowling's defence after she became embroiled in a transgender row last year, branding the 'level of hatred' directed at the author 'disturbing'. Despite other Harry Potter stars criticising the author, the 58-year-old actor who played Lord Voldemort in the film series has openly showed his support to Rowling, 55, in an interview with the Telegraph. Pictured, the actor in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1'"People who menstruate". Her comments led to a massive backlash with criticism coming from Harry Potter stars including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. Pictured, Ralph and the author in 2007Her comments led to a massive backlash with criticism coming from Harry Potter stars including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Eddie Redmayne.

Source: Daily Mail March 17, 2021 17:21 UTC