Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has shared a statement supporting trans rights, following intense backlash to JK Rowling following her thoughts on the matter.The celebrated author penned a 3,600 essay on Wednesday which followed on from criticism towards earlier tweets addressing trans women.
Now 31-year-old Grint – who recently welcomed a baby girl with partner Georgia Groome – has joined Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson (as well as Ginny Weasley’s Bonnie Wright) in speaking up for trans people.Grint issued a statement to The Times in which he said he stood for trans rights, making many Ron Weasley fans happy right about now.He said: ‘I firmly stand with the trans community and echo the sentiments expressed by many of my peers.‘Trans women.