Since then, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, the trio of child actors who played Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in the film series, have all publicly shunned Rowling over her apparent anti-transgender views. The author has said she would not forgive them for criticizing her, telling them to “save their apologies .”

Jinkx Monsoon, a versatile drag performer and actress, has achieved fame through TV, theatre, music, and advocacy efforts worldwide.

Jinkx Monsoon, who came out as trans in 2024, was doing an interview with Ziwe who asked the Drag Race winner if she thought JK Rowling would play a good Roxy Hart in Broadway musical Chicago. Jinkx says “Who is he? Jake Hey Rowling?” To which Ziwe says “He is a she.”