After the UK Supreme Court ruled that “woman” refers to biological sex under the Equality Act, JK Rowling publicly celebrated the verdict, deepening her divide with fans. It reignites an old debate: Can you separate the art from the artist? Have you ever stopped enjoying someone’s work because of their views?

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Categories:  controversies,  corruption,  performing arts,  film,  culture,  Literature/Philosophy,  music

Tags:  j k Rowling,  art and artist,  harry potter,  chris brown,  P Diddy,  controversial opinions,  controversy,  cancel culture,