The BAFTAs were last night and while I like to joke about how boring award shows are these days, you bet your bottom dollar I was watching Rebel Wilson host these awards intensely. Maybe it's because I love Rebel Wilson and wanted to watch her host, or maybe it's because I'm a sucker for fashion. Or maybe, because I hoped there would be a bit of drama.
Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed in any of those categories.
1) Rebel Wilson hosted and was SO funny and looked amazing and 2) the BAFTAs didn't include Betty White during their In Memoriam segment which made many fans very upset.
Oh, she also completely shaded controversial Harry Potter author JK Rowling while simultaneously standing with the trans community and it was amazing.
In response to Rebel's joke, Emma said: "I'm here for all the witches."
Just this past week, the author was criticized on social media for a tweet about International Women’s Day.
TERF stands for Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists, a belief that excludes the rights of transgender women from feminist advocacy.
JK's transphobia was a hurtful surprise to many fans.
It was a devastating blow to many fans of the series.
"Transgender women are women," he wrote, as per CNN. "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 (Rowling) or I."
"Love the [expletive] takes that surface every time Emma Watson dares to offer even mild opposition to JK Rowling’s hate," tweeted user Max Morgan.
It's clear Emma is comfortable standing up for what she believes in, which is what makes her all the more fabulous!
"Emma Watson has ever right to stand up for what she believes in no matter what JK has done for her," they added.
Way to go, Emma!
