John Lithgow says he finds JK Rowling’s stance on trans rights ‘ironic and inexplicable’
- Posted on February 2, 2026
- By The Guardian
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John Lithgow says he finds JK Rowling’s stance on trans rights ‘ironic and inexplicable’
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