Lynda Carter, known for her iconic role as Wonder Woman in the 1970s, took to Twitter to show her support of the transgender community while J.K. Rowling continues to spout her transphobic views disguised as feminism.
Carter tweeted on Tuesday:
"You don't have to be trans to understand the importance of respecting trans people and affirming their identities."
"Life is just too short."
"I can't imagine how it makes any sense to use one's fame and resources to put others down."
Though Carter didn't say her name, many speculated it was subtweeting Rowling who has used her platform to spew hate towards transgender women.
You don't have to be trans to understand the importance of respecting trans people and affirming their identities. \n\nLife is just too short. I can't imagine how it makes any sense to use one's fame and resources to put others down.— Lynda Carter (@Lynda Carter) 1639508957
On December 12, the Harry Potter author tweeted an article about Scottish police reporting crimes as being committed by women if the assailant identified as a woman.
Rowling shared The Times article with the caption:
“War is Peace."
"Freedom is Slavery."
"Ignorance is Strength."
"The Penised Individual Who Raped You Is a Woman."
To set the record straight, one in every two transgender people are sexually assaulted or abused in their lifetime. That's 50%.
Other studies have shown that 15% of trans individuals have experienced sexual abuse by police while in their custody and the number more than doubles with Black trans individuals. Disclosure of transgender status to police at the time of arrest is not a matter of leverage over a survivor like Rowling implied, it's actually increasing the risk of further violence.
As disturbing and disappointing as it is for many to see one of their favorite authors tearing down her own fans, Wonder Woman is saving the day for many.
thank you Lynda. I lost one childhood hero when all this went down, but it means the world to know that Wonder Woman herself is on our side— Catwoman-Core \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f (@Catwoman-Core \ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\udff4\u200d\u2620\ufe0f) 1639511870
Wonder Woman to the rescue!pic.twitter.com/GtTlEihGsa— \ud835\udd77\ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd8b\ud835\udd8a \ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd98 \ud835\udd8b\ud835\udd91\ud835\udd8a\ud835\udd8a\ud835\udd99\ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd93\ud835\udd8c (@\ud835\udd77\ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd8b\ud835\udd8a \ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd98 \ud835\udd8b\ud835\udd91\ud835\udd8a\ud835\udd8a\ud835\udd99\ud835\udd8e\ud835\udd93\ud835\udd8c) 1639513224
What she said. https://twitter.com/RealLyndaCarter/status/1470833288780685313\u00a0\u2026— Human Rights Campaign (@Human Rights Campaign) 1639524233
Treating everyone like human beings due respect is the very least we all can do.— BTech Merc (@BTech Merc) 1639509191
My Wonder Woman https://twitter.com/RealLyndaCarter/status/1470833288780685313\u00a0\u2026— Rebecca Theodore-Vachon (@Rebecca Theodore-Vachon) 1639524364
Linda, thank you for being a light in a world that isn't always kind trans and nonbinary people. I know you're going to get some backlash for speaking out for us, but I want you to know it matters. A lot. And if they start giving you a hard time on here, tag me in.— Mx. Amanda Jett\u00e9 Knox (@Mx. Amanda Jett\u00e9 Knox) 1639511851
I love this. I hope more Warner Bros stars can stand up to her and maybe then the company will understand working with her hurts trans and LGBTQ+ immensely.— Agatha Hotmess \ud83e\uddd9\ud83c\udffb (@Agatha Hotmess \ud83e\uddd9\ud83c\udffb) 1639509901
Wonder Woman remains *THE* standard https://twitter.com/reallyndacarter/status/1470833288780685313\u00a0\u2026pic.twitter.com/p6NanqoHu8— Carol Anne Talks Comics! \ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\udf84 (@Carol Anne Talks Comics! \ud83c\udf84\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7\ufe0f\ud83c\udf84) 1639514121
Thank you for this!!!!!— Nicole Maines (@Nicole Maines) 1639581504
I couldn't be more amazed by you. As a 5 year old queer Chicano boy in the 70s, I twirled with you and all was right with the world. You are the epitome of beauty, class, and wisdom.— Omar Gonz\u00e1lez PhD (@Omar Gonz\u00e1lez PhD) 1639537335
Thanks from one tran and long-time fanpic.twitter.com/KLKPD4L3oO— Jamie \ud83e\udd8b MacDonald, buttering Jorts (@Jamie \ud83e\udd8b MacDonald, buttering Jorts) 1639509891
The best thing 7 year old queer me did was become a lifetime fan of yours. You have never let me down. Thank you— Queer RN. AKA That dude named Zee (@Queer RN. AKA That dude named Zee) 1639518988
Thank you, so much. As a child who loved you as Wonder Woman and grew up listening to your first album, thank you. You showed me the kind of woman I wanted to be once I transitioned: kind, loving and compassionate.— Allie In Wonderland (@Allie In Wonderland) 1639510487
Why Lynda Carter has been my heroine since I was a child.— tellthetruth (@tellthetruth) 1639514132
So glad to know that Wonder Woman will never disappoint me.— \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08Meidas_T'Sharra\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08Meidas_T'Sharra\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\ud83c\udf08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1639511493
I just wanted to say thank you. The support of cis women in the public eye makes a world of a difference to me and my trans siblings— Janey hitchcock (@Janey hitchcock) 1639596516
I have so much love and respect for you as a human being & as a cultural icon. \n\nThank you for living up to & exceeding every possible expectation tiny me had when running around in my Wonder Woman Underoos.— M. Belanger is vaccinated (@M. Belanger is vaccinated) 1639519017
Super Hero— Alexandra Billings (@Alexandra Billings) 1639580931
pic.twitter.com/o2yWgdvucA— Alejandra Caraballo \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7 (@Alejandra Caraballo \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\udff3\ufe0f\u200d\u26a7) 1639514408
There is no doubt in anyone's minds Lynda Carter is a real life super hero.
