David Tennant's son has come to his father's defence after J.K. Rowling criticised the actor for his outspoken support of transgender rights. The 'Doctor Who' star had been honoured at the British LGBT Awards, where he used his acceptance speech to call out Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch, saying he wished she would 'shut up'.
Rowling, author of the 'Harry Potter' series, responded by sharing Tennant's comments on social media and accusing him of being part of the 'Gender Taliban'. She claimed he was attacking rape survivors and women who want female-only spaces.
Tennant's son, Ty Tennant, has now spoken out in support of his father, stating that he is 'proud' of him for standing up for what is right. The 21-year-old actor said that his father's comments were 'misrepresented' and that he is simply advocating for basic human decency.
The row has reignited the debate around transgender rights in the UK, with several other 'Harry Potter' actors, including Daniel Radcliffe, having previously distanced themselves from Rowling's views. Radcliffe said he was 'deeply saddened' by the situation.
