Chilean and American actor, and the internet’s beloved Pedro Pascal, has always been a vocal advocate for trans rights and has a history of receiving backlash from anti-trans trolls. His recent comments on notorious transphobe J.K. Rowling’s tweet have him once again on the receiving end of hateful comments.
However, if Pedro Pascal has haters, he also has devoted followers and ardent admirers ready to come to his defense. So, what has J.K. Rowling done that has awakened his ire?
J.K. Rowling Celebrates Anti-Trans Legislation
In April, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that transgender women do not legally classify as “women”. Accordingly, J.K. Rowling supported the anti-trans group in the lengthy legal battle that led to this decision and reportedly donated £70,000 to their cause. In celebration of this victory, the Harry Potter author tweeted, “I love it when a plan comes together,” with a picture of her smoking a cigar.
People generally considered the tweet to be in bad taste, with Pedro Pascal publicly calling it “heinous LOSER behavior.” The actor has since reflected on the propriety of his comment with Vanity Fair, revealing his in-depth understanding of the struggles of the small community and the role he plays in defending them.
Am I Helping? Pedro Pascal’s Reflections on His Clap Back to J.K. Rowling
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Pedro Pascal laid bare his thoughts on the anti-trans agenda. Furthermore, he has made no secret of his support for his younger sister, Lux, who came out as trans in 2021, and he reveals his brotherly support is more than just performative posturing.
With his sincerity and thoughtful approach, he has once again won the hearts of the people. Stating the reason behind his strong words as “Bullies make me f–king sick,” he also reveals that the impact of his words is not lost on him, saying, “It’s a situation that deserves the utmost elegance so that something can actually happen, and people will actually be protected.”
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