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When Emma Watson was accused of exploiting death of Alan Rickman to promote her 'feminist agenda'

Emma Watson shared a quote from one of Alan Rickman's interviews where he identified himself as a feminist

PARIS, FRANCE: The 'Harry Potter' film series has left an indelible mark on countless individuals, enchanting us with its magical world and captivating characters. From Daniel Radcliffe's portrayal of Harry Potter to Emma Watson's portrayal of Hermione Granger and Rupert Grint's depiction of Ronald Weasley, these actors have become iconic figures.

Nevertheless, it was Alan Rickman's portrayal of Severus Snape, among the cherished characters such as Potter, Dumbledore, and Voldemort, that held a special place in our hearts. Tragically, Alan Rickman's life was cut short as he succumbed to cancer at the age of 69.

Emma Watson shares Alan Rickman's feminist quote in tribute

After Alan Rickman's death, numerous celebrities paid tribute to the actor, including Emma Watson. The 33-year-old, who grew up on the sets of Harry Potter, shared a strong bond with Alan Rickman and her fellow cast members. Aside from his remarkable acting skills, Rickman was known for advocating feminism and gender equality.

Subsequently, when Emma Watson shared one of Alan Rickman's feminist quotes on social media, she faced backlash, with some accusing her of exploiting his death to further her own feminist agenda. In her tribute to Alan Rickman, Emma Watson posted a quote from one of his interviews on Twitter, where he expressed his identification as a feminist. The quote reads, "There is nothing wrong with a man being a feminist, I think it is to our mutual advantage." 

'A troll criticizing others respecting their dead friend!'

However, despite her role as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and her advocacy for gender equality through her "He for She" campaign, Emma Watson was criticized by chair-bound trolls. One Internet user tweeted, "@EmWatson yes someone died so lets use that as an excuse to push my feminists agenda, smh m8." Another tweeted, "@EmWatson wait a fucking day before using him as a platform for your movement for fuck sake..disgusting.." A third user defended Emma and said, "@TomsAllende maybe u need 2 understand tht @EmWatson is only showing Alan was a great/honourable man who supported feminism as we all should" adding, "@TomsAllende @DragonWriter04 what's disgusting is a troll criticizing others respecting their dead friend!" "@EmWatson sad to hear he's gone but he will always be in our hearts rip Allan Rickman," read a tweet. 

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