J.K. Rowling Controversy

JK Rowling, Harry Potter and John Lithgow

Fact Check: Did JK Rowling invite Jeffrey Epstein to 'Harry Potter' event?

JK Rowling has found herself in the middle of a controversy after her name appeared in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

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Actor John Lithgow defends joining 'Harry Potter' series despite JK Rowling's trans backlash

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New Dumbledore John Lithgow slams JK Rowling despite being in upcoming series

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Harry Potter's John Lithgow Candidly Shares His Stance On J.K. Rowling And His Commitment To Playing Dumbledore Despite Fans' Criticisms

HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series has garnered a lot of attention since it was announced a few years ago, and not all of that has been for positive reasons.

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John Lithgow calls JK Rowling’s trans views ‘inexplicable’ after Harry Potter role backlash

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John Lithgow defends starring in “Harry Potter” series amid J.K. Rowling backlash: 'She's not really involved'

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JK Rowling invited Jeffrey Epstein? Harry Potter writer responds after name appears in new files; 'beyond silly'

A new tranche of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein shows an invitation from JK Rowling to the official Broadway opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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John Lithgow responds to JK Rowling controversy and explains why he didn’t walk away from playing Dumbledore

John Lithgow revealed why he refused to walk away from playing Dumbledore despite the controversy surrounding ‘Harry Potter’ creator J.K. Rowling.

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A timeline of JK Rowling's anti-trans shift

The 'Harry Potter' author's comments about the trans community are ongoing

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John Lithgow Finds J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Stance "Ironic and Inexplicable," Speaks Out on Current "War on Empathy"

The 80-year-old star also called his eight-year contract to play Albus Dumbledore in the new 'Harry Potter' series "insane" during a Rotterdam Film Festival talk.

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JK Rowling proves trans boycotts have failed as fans mock 'purple-haired' mob over annual earnings

JK Rowling has been revealed as one of Britain's most significant taxpayers, contributing £47.5 million to the Treasury over the past year. The Harry Potter creator, 60, ranks 36th in The Sunday Times Tax List 2026,