JK Rowling has attracted a twitter storm with her statement explaining why Johnny Depp has remained in the title role of the new film, The Crimes of Grindelwald, after he was accused of domestic abuse by his ex-wife Amber Heard. Part of the billion-pound Harry Potter franchise, the film is set to be a huge box-office success. She said the terms of his divorce were kept private by both sides and she felt that should be respected. Normally outspoken on social issues, she’s clearly been caught in a tight spot, which is always the case when there’s a personal friendship – and money – involved.
On the face of it, their chemistry is not that easy with his volatile Uranus Mars Pluto in Virgo conjunct her own Mercury, Venus, Uranus Pluto in Virgo; and his Moon squares her Mars – so it wouldn’t work in close emotional space. But his Gemini Sun is conjunct her Jupiter for good feelings.
Their relationship chart has a friendly and affectionate composite Sun Venus with filmic and deceptive Neptune trine Sun Venus, and conjunct the composite Moon opposition Jupiter. Sometimes tricky to see relationships clearly when Neptune is putting everything into soft focus.
I kind of agree. Though it’s tricky. Women who spoke out about abuse, domestic and other in the past, were routinely trashed. But we also have to be honest about situations where the blame could be spread around. I thought Rihanna’s punch up with whoever it was years back was six and half a dozen. But he got all the blame.
Agree also on separating out job from personality. The talent are always a bit skewed. Run of the mill, calm, good guys rarely make it to the top. But fans want an unblemished hero which ain’t ever going to happen.
JKR is just getting a taste of her own medicine. She’s well-known for being rude to people and other celebrities in her tweets and comments. Doubt that the Depp thing will dent her in any way. With more money than Midas, she can keep herself very happy 24/7.
Did films based on JK Rowling’s work suddenly become mandatory viewing? Or can’t the people complaining just opt to not see these films?
I don’t get attacking a woman, in the name of protesting (alleged) violence against another woman. Many of the social media comments I’ve seen made directly to Ms. Rowling read as rude, bullying, and abusive. Seems hypocritical, and quite sexist.
Keep Jonny Depp. People should keep out of private life’s. It’s only one side of a story that actually hasn’t any thing to do with their jobs
JK is right to defend a friend anyway. We have no idea what really went on in their marital life. I’m sick to death of the attitude that all women are angelic beings and sad victims of evil males. My friends father was a mild mannered, peace loving Libran but his Aries /Cancer wife was a shrew who drove him to fury while she chased him round the kitchen with a knife! I frequently wanted to hit her myself. Her son adored her but was still driven into furious rows with her that eventually led to her heart attack.