“While Jo is unquestionably responsible for the course my life has taken, as someone who has been honoured to work with and continues to contribute to The Trevor Project for the last decade, and just as a human being, I feel compelled to say something at this moment.
“Transgender women are women. Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I.”
The Woman in Black actor would go on to say that he’s ‘deeply sorry’ the ‘Harry Potter’ books may have been ‘tarnished or diminished’ for readers.
Meanwhile, Emma Watson tweeted: “Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are.”
In another tweet, she added: “I want my trans followers to know that I and so many other people around the world see you, respect you and love you for who you are.”