Emma Watson has become an integral part of life for the Gen Z demographic, especially since most of the generation grew up alongside the Harry Potter franchise actress. Since its first appearance in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001, Emma Watson became a resounding force among young fans for her bold personality, outspoken beliefs, feminist ideals, and sociopolitical activism. However, each tide with its ebb also brings ebb.
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The frank voice of Emma Watson opposite JK Rowling
The actress was among the first to denounce the author and creator of the Harry Potter universe when JK Rowling posted a controversial tweet mocking the idea of ”menstruating people”. Rowling’s comment was not only an attack on transgender people, but also widely upset the global community who viewed the author’s comments as transphobic.
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In June 2020, Emma Watson responded the day after the situation,
“Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or being told they’re not who they say they are. I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people in the world see you, respect you, and love you for who you are.
The actress gradually began to gain a political platform by becoming known for her active voice in speaking out against anti-progressive beliefs and advocating for women’s rights. In June 2014, she became the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, dedicating her efforts to empowering young women and serving as an advocate for UN Women. HeForHer campaign to promote gender equality.
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Emma Watson’s critics don’t get past Ezra Miller
When Ezra Miller began to gain notoriety for his worldwide outburst and aberrant behavior, Emma Watson, who considers herself one of their close friends, remained eerily quiet. The issue didn’t just affect members of the industry, but felt like a continuum of events that was becoming increasingly detrimental to anyone who crossed Miller’s path.
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However, Watson, who is known for her strong and unwavering feminist ideals, had failed to take a stand on behalf of the many women that Miller had begun to violently attack, whether physically, verbally or emotionally. Watson’s lack of statement then drew the opinion of those among the Twitterati who had long argued that she was merely a pseudo-feminist pandering to the underlying authority of men, following her statement, “Some of the best feminists I know are men.”
and are the best male feminists in the room with us? is one of them ezra miller? because emma watson was very opinionated when it came to calling jk rowling but she didn’t say a single word about ezra miller even though the two are friends 🥶 https://t.co/pEBE4ZMmM6
— simo (@schrödingrei) August 28, 2022
This invertebrate woman just says what people want to hear. “Some of the best feminists I know are men” get out of here!!
— Moon (@_lavendercat) August 27, 2022
savage, I don’t know any feminist men.
Because I don’t see men as feminists. I know great allies of feminism who are men, but it’s not the same thing.
— 𝒱ℯ𝓃𝓊𝓈 (@venus_iscariot) August 27, 2022
bootlicking is crazy
— َ (@aerifem) August 27, 2022
She’s so boring I can’t believe people still believe her whole feminist facade
— granny ⚢ (@femaleeve) August 27, 2022
What does it mean? LMFAOOOOOOO
— The sweet life is my human right. (@luxchels) August 28, 2022
As Twitter grows increasingly upset, disappointed and consequently hostile towards the actress, its continued silence towards her Benefits of being a wallflower the co-star is attracting further negative reviews and slander against her otherwise untarnished image.
Source: Twitter
