Pete Davidson Slams J.K. Rowling On ‘SNL’ For Disappointing Transphobic Comments

Pete Davidson Claps Back at J.K. Rowling’s ‘Very Disappointing’ Transphobic Comments on ‘SNL’

J.K. Rowling made controversial headlines when she claimed that transgender activists are dangerous to women, the belief was heavily criticized by many LGBTQ+ advocacy groups.

Joanne Rowling is a British writer and philanthropist. She is best known for writing the Harry Potter fantasy series.

Earlier this year, she complained about LGBTQ+ phraseology on Twitter writing, “‘People who menstruate.’” She continued, “I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?”

‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?

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— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020

However, Pete Davidson called out J.K. Rowling for her history of transphobic comments during Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” segment this week. The comedian referred to Rowling’s transphobia as “very disappointing.”

“I got a Harry Potter tattoo years ago, ’cause I’m not psychic… I didn’t know J.K. Rowling was going to go all Mel Gibson on us,” Davidson remarked, referring to Gibson’s history of offensive comments.

“I long for a few years ago when the worst things she did were those Fantastic Beasts movies. No discrimination there, they harmed us all equally,” he added.

“What’s wrong with her? She creates a seven-book fantasy series about all types of mythical creatures living in harmony with wizards and elves and the one thing she can’t wrap her head around is Laverne Cox? She’s a national treasure!”