J.K. Rowling had the perfect response for a Twitter critic who asked her how she slept at night.
Because she refuses to accept the trans agenda that other liberal celebrities gladly embrace, the wealthy best-selling novelist has become a divisive figure in Hollywood. Rowling has been called a “TERF,” or trans-exclusionary radical feminist, while having progressive views on every other subject.
Because Rowling publicly criticizes trans activists, many “Harry Potter” fans are uneasy about continuing to support the popular series. Despite the public outrage, the British author is doing well financially.
“How do you sleep at night knowing you’ve lost a whole audience from buying your books,” one fan asked on social media. Rowling tweeted an epic comeback, saying, “I read my most recent royalty cheques and find the pain goes away pretty quickly.”
Fans who either agree with her ideas or don’t allow their opinions to get in the way of their Harry Potter love swarmed the comments section in favor of the author.
“My A* English grade was 100% achieved through my love of reading Harry Potter from when it was first released. Growing up and being a similar age with the releases was so wonderful,” one follower shared. “It definitely sparked my love of literature!”
“You’ve made my day,” Rowling replied with a heart emoji.
“I have to say that you deserve every penny you receive,” another fan wrote. “My nephew, like many boys, was struggling in his English classes but after discovering (and devouring!) your books he obtained a solid pass and has never looked back having obtained a GCSE that every child needs to progress.”
“That’s genuinely the most amazing thing I could ever hear. Send him massive love from me!” the “Harry Potter” creator shared.
Earlier this month, Rowling slammed critics who labeled her as right-wing just because she questioned the trans agenda. “I say this as someone who’s been on the liberal left all her adult life: own goals don’t come any more spectacular than ‘if you care about child safeguarding you must be right wing,’” Rowling tweeted at the time.