J.K. Rowling is being criticized for her tweets about transgender people. Here are 10 other celebrities who've been called out for anti-LGBTQ comments.

Frank OlitoJun 9, 2020, 04:30 IST

Alec Baldwin, Paris Hilton, and Kevin Hart.Kevork Djansezian, Frazer Harrison, & Steve Granitz / Getty

J.K. Rowling tweeted problematic comments about trans people over the weekend, and she's coming under fire.
Other celebrities, such as Eminem and Azealia Banks, have been called out in the past for their comments about the LGBTQ community or for using slurs.
Comedians like Kevin Hart and Tracy Morgan have apologized for making anti-LGBTQ jokes.

At the weekend, Twitter users accused J.K. Rowling of transphobia after comments she made on the platform.

At first, the "Harry Potter" author called out a headline that used the words "people who menstruate." Rowling tweeted, "'People who menstruate.' I'm sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?" Fans on social media quickly told the writer she was not being inclusive to the transgender community.

Rowling backed up her statement by tweeting, "I respect every trans person's right to live any way that feels authentic and comfortable to them. I'd march with you if you were discriminated against on the basis of being trans. At the same time, my life has been shaped by being female. I do not believe it's hateful to say so."

Rowling isn't the only celebrity who has come under fire for comments that have been criticized as anti-LGBTQ. Here are 10 other celebrities who've been called out for their comments — and how they responded.

Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the Academy Awards after his old homophobic comments surfaced, saying, "I am evolving and want to continue to do so."

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After Paris Hilton was caught criticizing the gay community in an audio recording, she apologized, saying, "Gay people are the strongest and most inspiring people I know."

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After Paris Hilton was caught criticizing the gay community in an audio recording, she apologized, saying, "Gay people are the strongest and most inspiring people I know."

After a member of the audience called out Tracy Morgan for his anti-gay remarks during a standup set, the comedian apologized.

Tracy Morgan. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Sarah Silverman used a gay slur in a 2010 tweet. When asked about it in 2018, she said, "I'm certainly creative enough to think of other words besides that that don't hurt people."

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Sarah Silverman used a gay slur in a 2010 tweet. When asked about it in 2018, she said, "I'm certainly creative enough to think of other words besides that that don't hurt people."

Eminem has been criticized for using gay slurs in his songs, but he insists he isn't homophobic.

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Mel Gibson mocked how gay men act in the early '90s.

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Alec Baldwin went on a homophobic Twitter rant against a reporter he did not agree with. He later said his remarks were "in no way was the result of homophobia."

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Chris Brown also used homophobic language when talking about another rapper, but he later said, "I love all my gay fans."

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Azealia Banks has a long history of problematic comments, but she has since said she will no longer use gay slurs.

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Drake Bell received backlash after posting a transphobic tweet. He later called the remarks "thoughtless."

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J.K. Rowling is being criticized for her tweets about transgender people. Here are 10 other celebrities who've been called out for anti-LGBTQ comments.

Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the Academy Awards after his old homophobic comments surfaced, saying, "I am evolving and want to continue to do so."

After Paris Hilton was caught criticizing the gay community in an audio recording, she apologized, saying, "Gay people are the strongest and most inspiring people I know."

After a member of the audience called out Tracy Morgan for his anti-gay remarks during a standup set, the comedian apologized.

Sarah Silverman used a gay slur in a 2010 tweet. When asked about it in 2018, she said, "I'm certainly creative enough to think of other words besides that that don't hurt people."

Eminem has been criticized for using gay slurs in his songs, but he insists he isn't homophobic.

Mel Gibson mocked how gay men act in the early '90s.

Alec Baldwin went on a homophobic Twitter rant against a reporter he did not agree with. He later said his remarks were "in no way was the result of homophobia."

Chris Brown also used homophobic language when talking about another rapper, but he later said, "I love all my gay fans."

Azealia Banks has a long history of problematic comments, but she has since said she will no longer use gay slurs.

Drake Bell received backlash after posting a transphobic tweet. He later called the remarks "thoughtless."