Woke crowd demands cancellation of Mindy Kaling for liking JK Rowling’s tweet

Comedian Mindy Kaling is ridiculed on social media for liking a tweet from author JK Rowling shooting back at someone who attacked her stance on transgender rights.

Rowling – the mastermind behind the Harry Potter books – believes that transgender women should not be in women’s locker rooms and other spaces, has come under intense scrutiny over her stance on gender and women’s rights, but insists she is not transphobic.

This week, she shared a tweet that seemed to reference the author’s transphobic statements over the years that have alienated many of her fans.

The tweet read, “How do you sleep at night knowing you’ve lost an entire audience buying your books?”

“I’m reading my most recent royalty checks and find the pain goes away pretty quickly,” she replied.

Rowling’s response was criticized by other Twitter users, who accused her of being “too rich to hurt transgender people.”

But she seemed to have the support of Kaling, who many people said liked the tweet.

Some pointed out that Kaling’s apparent support for Rowling was disappointing, especially considering her popular shows like “Never Have I Ever” and “Sex Lives of College Girls” featured queer representations.

JK Rowling – the mastermind behind the Harry Potter books – believes transgender women should not be in women’s locker rooms and other spaces, has come under intense scrutiny over her stance on gender and women’s rights, but insists she is not transphobic

A shocked commentator tweeted: ‘What!!?! ? Mindy Kaling – as a parent of a trans child and a non-binary child – and as an admirer or yours – I hope I misunderstand this.’

The tweet contained a screenshot showing that Kaling liked Rowling’s tweet, sparking a series of backlashes against the actress.

Woke author Saira Rao was among those outraged by Kaling’s online activity.

She raged, “I think it’s safe to assume Mindy Kaling knew exactly what she was doing when she liked JK Rowling’s tweet.”

Meanwhile, non-binary Canadian campaigner Amanda Jette scolded Knox, “Uh, Mindy Kaling? JKR has repeatedly and unashamedly spread shameless transphobia to the masses. Do you like all the money she keeps making anyway?’

Another commenter wrote: ‘I think it’s safe to assume Mindy Kaling knew exactly what she was doing when she liked JK Rowling’s tweet’

Rowling has been criticized by some since her comments in 2020

Some pointed out that Kaling’s apparent support for Rowling was disappointing, especially given that her popular shows like “Never Have I Ever” and “Sex Lives of College Girls” featured queer performances.

And in 2018, Kaling lent her support to Josie Totah, who was previously called JJ Totah, one of the stars of her TV drama Champions.

Champions co-creator Kaling took to Twitter to praise her star, writing, “I love you, Josie. I am so happy that you are able to speak your truth and live as your authentic self. You’re so damn talented too – I can’t wait to write for you again!’

Amid the backlash, there were some who supported Kaling.

Mindy Kaling. Liked a tweet. From a joke. Which JK Rowling made. About royalty checks. These reactions are utterly insane, but sum up their “activism” so perfectly. They might as well carry real torches and pitchforks,” one wrote.

Another wrote: ‘Oh please. Stop all the hatred from JK Rowling for daring to have an opinion. I also applaud Mindy for having brains.”

And in 2018, Kaling lent her support to Josie Totah, formerly named JJ Totah, one of the stars of her TV drama Champions.

Champions co-creator Kaling took to Twitter to praise her star, writing, “I love you, Josie. I am so happy that you are able to speak your truth and live as your authentic self. You’re so damn talented too – I can’t wait to write for you again!’

Rowling has come under intense scrutiny over her stance on women’s rights and gender since she mocked a June 2020 article that used the words “people who menstruate” instead of “women.”

The 56-year-old author believes that under certain circumstances women and girls should be entitled to same-sex spaces, which has put her at the center of transphobic rows.

She later defended herself against the claims, but has since been heavily criticized by some.

Earlier this month, Rowling threw her weight behind Scottish campaigners who marched in Scotland in a protest against controversial transgender plans.

For Women Scotland (FWS) protesters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament for a demonstration in opposition to the proposals, claiming they are putting women’s rights ‘in crisis’.

Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon has led the fight to introduce legislation that would make it easier for transgender people to be legally recognized as their preferred gender.

Rowling posted a photo of herself in a t-shirt with the message “Nicola Sturgeon, destroyer of women’s rights” and the group expressed her support.