In a recent turn of events, renowned actor David Tennant has found himself at the center of a heated debate surrounding trans rights, drawing the attention and strong criticism of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling.

The controversy began when Tennant, known for his roles in "Doctor Who" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," received an award at the British LGBT Awards. During his acceptance speech, he expressed his support for trans rights and called out Kemi Badenoch, the U.K. Minister for Women and Equalities, who has previously expressed exclusionary views towards trans women.

Tennant voiced his concern over the fact that advocating for basic human decency, such as allowing individuals to be who they want to be without causing harm to others, is still worth mentioning. He expressed his hope for a world where such discussions wouldn't be necessary and criticized Badenoch's stance. This led to a war of words between the actor and the minister.

Badenoch, in response, took to social media to assert that she would not "shut up" as Tennant had suggested. She further accused him of attacking her as "the only Black woman in government" and labeled him as a "rich, lefty, white male celebrity blinded by ideology."

J.K. Rowling, who has previously faced backlash for her views on trans people, shared an article on X that covered the public row between Tennant and Badenoch. Rowling accused Tennant of receiving lenient media coverage despite his attack on Badenoch, suggesting that he benefited from being a member of the "Gender Taliban" and enjoying "special dispensation."

This prompted Tennant to further ignite the controversy during a red carpet interview at the awards ceremony. When asked about critics of the transgender community, he referred to them as "a tiny bunch of little whinging fuckers who are on the wrong side of history."

Rowling once again criticized Tennant, sharing his quote on her X profile and highlighting the issues faced by rape survivors, female healthcare workers, and female athletes. According to her, Tennant's words disregarded the concerns of these individuals.

It is worth noting that several members of the "Harry Potter" cast have spoken out against Rowling in recent years for her controversial views on transgender people. Actor Daniel Radcliffe, in an interview with the Atlantic, revealed that he hasn't had any direct contact with Rowling since her contentious tweets in June 2020.

The debate surrounding trans rights continues to divide public opinion, with both Tennant and Rowling firmly standing their ground. As the discussion progresses, the intersection between celebrity influence, social activism, and freedom of expression remains at the forefront of public scrutiny.