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Supporters of J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views

Anti-trans extremist J.K. Rowling has many prominent supporters who share some or all of Rowling’s views on transgender topics.

Others defend Rowling as a “free speech” martyr, claiming the tone and tactics of Rowling’s critics are unacceptable.

Cisgender public figures

Cisgender public figures who have expressed support for Rowling include:

Trans and gender diverse supporters

Conservative trans people who have supported Rowling include:

References

Dunn, Billie Schwab (April 3, 2024). Full List of Celebrities Defending JK Rowling. Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/jk-rowling-transgender-people-jordan-peterson-megyn-kelly-1886421

Selected writing by Rowling supporters

Doyle, Andrew (June 23, 2025). No, J. K. Rowling has not been ‘radicalised.’ Andrew Doyle https://www.andrewdoyle.org/p/no-j-k-rowling-has-not-been-radicalised

Paul, Pamela (February 16, 2023). In defense of J.K. Rowling. New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/opinion/jk-rowling-transphobia.html

Phelps-Roper, Megan (February 14, 2023). The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. The Free Press https://www.thefp.com/p/the-witch-trials-of-jk-rowling

Moore, Suzanne (April 11, 2022). The truth about my raucous lunch with JK Rowling. The Telegraph https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/truth-raucous-lunch-jk-rowling/

58 signatories (September 27, 2020). [Letter]: We stant with JK against hate. The Sunday Times https://www.thetimes.com/comment/article/letters-to-the-editor-banish-empire-and-make-us-all-proud-5tl06tt6h

Hirsi Ali, Ayaan (June 26, 2020). J.K. Rowling’s lonely fight for women’s rights. Washington Examiner https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine-features/2290329/j-k-rowlings-lonely-fight-for-womens-rights/