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In the realm of Hollywood and the media, the debate takes on heightened intensity. Actor Pedro Pascal, star of the popular series The Last of Us, publicly criticized Rowling for her views. Pascal, who has a transgender sibling, expressed strong feelings on the matter, stating in a June interview with Vanity Fair that he despises bullies and was incensed by Rowling’s stance, framing her as a "heinous loser."
Pascal’s emotional response underscores how deeply personal and contentious the issue has become, especially among celebrities with familial ties to transgender individuals. His comments reflect the broader tendency in celebrity culture to align with progressive views on gender and to call out dissenters as harmful or bigoted.