Macy Gray

Rowling has repeatedly been criticised and accused of transphobia for her past comments about transgender people.

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Macy Gray has faced intense criticism after she made “transphobic” comments during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

am i only a woman because of my parts? I didn’t have Macy Gray being a terf on my bingo card fucking yikes ??? cis women are so embarrassing like why the fuck you even care. “I totally agree,” Gray said.

The Harry Potter author who has caused massive upset with her determined and consistent Twitter posts which cause huge distress for the trans community, to put ...

She wrote:’ WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even of our name! They don’t call us “women” anymore; they call us “birthing people” or “menstruators”, and even “people with vaginas”! Don’t let them erase you! there’s a lot of judgement and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is.’

The singer has been branded as 'transphobic' after appearing on the former Good Morning Britain host's show.

Meanwhile, a fourth viewer chimed: "I wasn’t expecting that from Macy Gray.. she gives carefree and LGBTQIA+ ally." But Piers is among those to have voiced his opposition of her eligibility to compete alongside other women. Easy to dehumanise a group when they’re not represented in the office." And a vagina." Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know? Macy quickly clarified that she backs transgender rights, but not their participation in athletic competitions.

Soul singer and actor Macy Gray has received heavy criticism after making “transphobic” comments on Piers Morgan Uncensored. The I Try singer made the comments ...

Twitter user @mrstschinkel tweeted: “what is it about “womanhood” that TERFs like macy gray and bette midler are so desperate to cling to? there’s a lot of judgement and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is.” The impact of hope. The power of courage. “I know that for a fact. And a vagina!”

The Grammy-winning "I Try" singer-songwriter also indicated that she's opposed to trans women competing in women's sports on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

I'm glad that we're able to use our platforms to not only bring awareness, but to kind of rile people up." Repulsive," he wrote after sharing a post from Hacks and Pose actor John Sibilly that labeled Gray's words as transphobic. In a Monday evening interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored's namesake host, the 54-year-old performer discussed the "confusing" state of gender identity — specifically referencing "the whole he, she, they" pronoun usage.

Macy Gray's 'insensitive and transphobic' comments have been condemned by the Mighty Hoopla festival after her Piers Morgan show appearance.

there’s a lot of judgement and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is.’ Having performed at Mighty Hoopla in June this year, the festival has released a statement condemning her remarks and expressing support for the trans community. Pop festival Mighty Hoopla has released a statement regarding Macy Gray’s ‘insensitive and transphobic’ comments’, saying the event ‘will always stand with our trans family’.

(CNN) Both Macy Gray and Better Midler are being accused of being transphobic. Gray, best known for her 1999 hit song "I Try," seemed to anticipate the ...

Every human on earth owes you!" "Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know? "Don't let them erase you!

“Harry Potter” author and British billionaire J.K. Rowling quipped that she'll purchase Macy Gray's “entire back catalogue” after the “I Try” singer made ...

Both Gray and Rowling’s remarks also come on the heels of Bette Midler getting heat for tweeting anti-trans concerns about the word “women” over the weekend. Writing, “Don’t let them erase you!,” Midler commented on the ongoing debate over reproductive rights following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last month to overturn the landmark abortion case, Roe vs. Abortion-rights advocates and organizations including Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union have moved toward using more inclusive and accurate language around reproductive healthcare to recognize that trans and nonbinary people also seek such care. “And surgery and finding yourself doesn’t change that,” she added. There’s a lot of judgment and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is.” “And I will say this — and everybody’s going to hate me — but as a woman, just because you go change your parts doesn’t make you a woman. Morgan defended Gray on Tuesday on Twitter after he too came under fire. Not surprisingly, a debate ensued online. Like, if you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will, because that’s what you want. “I know that for a fact. “And I don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree. “I totally agree,” she told him.

Macy Gray has responded to being labelled transphobic due to quotes from a new interview, saying her words were "grossly misunderstood".

In a since-deleted tweet, Gray responded to the criticism, saying (via Metro): “i got nothing but love for lgbt+ and transgender communities. And I don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree with, you know… “I’d say a human being with boobs,” she responded.

Macy Gray, 54, claims her statement on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' about transgender women was misunderstood. Gray claims that she respects 'everyone's right ...

I'm just saying what's wrong with a new flag and what's wrong with representing where we are now?' 'My idea was to make the stars the colors of all of us. there is a lot of judgement and throwing stones at people for just saying what it is, do you know what I mean?' I don't know what it means to be a trans woman and I never said I did. So there would be a star representing you, one representing me, one representing everybody in the room, right. Her selective freedom for some is a 'no' from me. And a vagina.' Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know? I would say a human being with boobs. And a vagina.' She faced fierce backlash online, and on Tuesday tweeted: 'I got nothing but love for lgbt+ and transgender communities. I would say a human being with boobs.

Over the weekend, a clip of Macy Gray making some wildly transphobic comments in an interview with Piers Morgan went viral. In it, she said trans women who ...

“Like if you want me to call you a ‘her,’ I will, ‘cause that’s what you want, but that doesn’t make you a woman just ‘cause I call you a ‘her.’ “ “And I don’t think you should be called transphobic just because you don’t agree… I respect everyone’s right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth.” “I will say this and everyone’s gonna hate me, but as a woman, just because you go change your parts, doesn’t make you a woman, sorry… and a vagina.” She also later agreed with the interviewer that trans women have no place in women’s sports. And on Tuesday, she claimed she was “grossly misunderstood.”

'My statement on Piers Morgan was grossly misunderstood,' singer said.

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. We have so much work to do [to] help everyone see that patriarchy is a universal problem. This is sad.” Her selective freedom for some is a ‘no’ from me. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. “My statement on Piers Morgan was grossly misunderstood,” she added.

The Canton native has responded to backlash over her comments: “Just because you go and change your parts doesn't make you a woman..."

My statement on Piers Morgan was GROSSLY misunderstood. I respect everyone’s right to feel comfortable in their bodies and live their own truth.” Her words sparked outrage on social media from people accusing Gray of being transphobic.

Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Monday night, the 54-year-old singer sparked outrage while discussing whether trans women should be allowed to compete ...

Midler wrote on Twitter: “Women of the world! I don’t know what it means to be a trans woman and I never said I did. Because I know what it means to be one.