Bette Midler Divides Fans by Saying Trans-Inclusive Language Erases Women

Elon Musk, music artist Grimes, has split up with transgender activist and WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning after just four months together.Singer Grimes, 34, and Chelsea Manning, 34, were revealed as an item just four short months ago but reports indicate that the pair have now split.The couple had started dating after Grimes split from the father of her two children, Musk, 54, for the second time.READ MORE: World's 'most inhumane' jail where 'prisoners eat bodies of dead lags to survive'But sources now claim that the Wikileaks whistleblower and Delete Forever singer have split up despite reports that they had been getting "pretty serious" after Grimes had split with the SpaceX CEO.Grimes and Manning had reportedly been living together in Austin, Texas, where the singer is raising her two young children with Musk.Despite the move to Texas for Manning, the WikiLeaks whistleblower had kept hold of her Brooklyn-based apartment.It is unclear how the couple had met or when they began dating, but sources have claimed that the pair have ended their relationship with one another after "breaking up for a while".

Peter Debruge Chief Film CriticKelsa, the protagonist of Billy Porter’s “Anything’s Possible,” played by Eva Reign, has already dealt with most of the tough obstacles to claiming her identity as a trans girl: She admitted it to herself, she told her mom (a ferociously supportive Renée Elise Goldsberry), she took the blockers and the hormones, and she went back to the same school where people had previously known her as a boy. She doesn’t like it when people call her “brave” (which is what her new name means, incidentally), but she had to be to do all that.Now Kelsa just wants to blend in and be an “average” girl, even if the film she carries is a sparkling celebration of in-your-face individuality. The truth is, Kelsa’s denying herself a huge part of the average high school experience by avoiding things — like falling in love — that she anticipates being unusually complicated for someone in her position.

English actress, Yasmin Finney, well known for her role as Elle Argent in the Netflix series Heartstopper, announced that she would play a trans character in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary special. 

Harry Potter empire remains an expanding behemoth, but as a trans person it's been difficult to get excited about any new films because of the anti-trans views of the writer. The big question is how Warner Bros., the studio behind the films, can square its patronage of J.K.

Raven’s Home has made Disney Channel history by introducing the network’s first openly trans character.

WXIX he was using the women’s restroom at the Cross’s Campground in Camden at the direction of the camp owner, Rick Cross, when a woman camper became very upset.“She was like, ‘No man should be in this bathroom. Like, if you’re a man you need to use a man’s bathroom,’” Ruiz told the outlet. “And I was like, ‘I’m transgender.

A transgender man in Ohio says he was using the women’s restroom in a Preble County campground—which he was advised to do because he was assigned female at birth—when a group of men savagely beat him and was later arrested.

transgender man who says a campground owner told him to use the women's bathroom on the site says he was beaten up by a group of men and arrested after a dispute with other guests over his presence there.Noah Ruiz, who still has female body parts but identifies as a man, had tried to use the ladies' room at the campground in Preble County, Ohio, but a woman using the bathroom became upset he was in there because he is a man.The 20-year-old told local news channel Fox 19: "I was using the bathroom, and she just started shouting. She was like, 'Who the f*** is in here?' And I replied, 'I am.' My girlfriend replied, 'I am as well.' She was like, 'No man should be in this bathroom.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has continued the debate surrounding recent comments by singer Macy Gray regarding trans women, slamming men who she said are "policing" women's speech.Last week, Gray made controversial comments regarding the definition of a woman, something which Rowling has also been accused of in the past.

Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane opened up about the show’s controversial handling of its trans character.

Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney delivered an emotional speech at London Trans+ Pride.

Bette Midler’s controversial comments many have deemed ‘transphobic’.Hocus Pocus actress Midler, 76, had come under fire for wading into a debate about the word ‘women’, after tweeting: ‘WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and even of our name!’She went on: ‘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! Every human on earth owes you!’After intense backlash to her comments, which came amid Macy Gray’s controversial appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Midler today clarified her tweet and insisted there was no intention of anything exclusionary or transphobic in what she said.Fans responded to suggest her phrasing could be seen to be transphobic, while Martin chimed in to share meaningful insight into the conversation.Feel Good star Martin, 35, who identifies as trans/non-binary, said they had been receiving messages about Midler’s tweet and wanted to share some thoughts ‘in case this is useful to you if you have people in your own life – older feminist icons even – who are perplexed and threatened by inclusive language’.They wrote in a lengthy statement: ‘These figure heads, like Bette Midler, fought hard for women’s rights and they’re upset when, in the context of reproductive rights, they read phrases like “people with uteruses”. They feel reduced and negated and confused.‘I would say to them: Nobody is negating the fact that people assigned female at birth have a unique struggle against an oppressive patriarchy.

To the Editor: Re “The Other War Against Women,” by Pamela Paul (column, July 4): I don’t think “gender-neutral” language is neutral at all, and it’s divisive. Women have fought to be called “women,” not “babes” or “dolls.” We’ve pointed out how women are objectified, and we’ve asked for respect for our whole selves. That respect for the wholeness of being a woman and our dignity are stripped away by this “gender-neutral” language.

A Travis County District Court entered a second injunction today (Friday, July 8) against the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Commissioner Masters, barring them from implementing the agency’s rule expanding the definition of child abuse to presumptively treat the provision of gender affirming care as child abuse against two more families: Mirabel Voe and her son Antonio and Wanda Roe and her son Tommy, according to a press release for the ACLU of Texas.

Seth MacFarlane spoke about “Family Guy” introducing the transgender character Ida Davis in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Netflix has released a speech by Dave Chappelle where he addresses the backlash to his previous special The Closer.A 40-minute special titled What’s In A Name was released on the streaming platform on Thursday (July 7) without any prior announcement, featuring Chappelle’s speech at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington D.C from June 20, 2022.The speech was part of a ceremony to rename the school’s theatre after the comedian. The school’s decision, however, was criticised following the controversy around Chappelle’s Netflix special The Closer, where some material was perceived as transphobic.In November last year, Chappelle held a Q&A with Duke Ellington students following the special’s release, where some criticised him for his dismissal of complaints from the LGBTQ+ community.

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Dave Chappelle has spoken out about the backlash he faced over his comments concerning transgender women in his controversial Netflix special, The Closer, calling the students who criticized him "instruments of oppression."In his new Netflix special, What's in a Name?—which was released by the streaming giant in Thursday without prior announcement—the comedian addressed the matter during a speech in June at his alma mater, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C.Chappelle spoke at a ceremony where there had been plans to name the school's theater after him, a decision that was widely criticized because of the comments the comic had made about trans women in November 2021's The Closer.Amid the backlash, Chappelle also attended a Q&A session with the school's students, who criticized him for failing to listen to the LGBTQ community with regards to the content of some of his material.During the renaming ceremony, Chappelle announced that he had decided against having the school's theater named after him in light of the backlash. The school subsequently named the space the Theater for Artistic Freedom and Expression.While announcing the theater's new name during his 40-minute speech shown on What's in a Name, Chappelle mostly spoke about his years at the school, before going on to speak about the backlash he had faced over The Closer."All the kids were screaming and yelling," he said, per Variety.

In a blow to LGBTQ+ equality, the British Triathlon has banned transgender athletes from competing in its women’s competitions.

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“I just want to say this in case this is useful to you if you have people in your own life – older feminist icons even – who are perplexed and threatened by inclusive language.Those figures, like Better Midler, fought hard for women’s rights and they’re upset when, in the context of reproductive rights, they read phrases like ‘people with uteruses.’They feel reduced and negated and confused. I would say to them: Nobody is negating the fact that people assigned female at birth have a unique struggle against an oppressive patriarchy.

In a tweet published on July 6, actress Lynda Carter voiced her support for Trans women, speaking out against recent comments made by stars like Bette Midler and Macy Gray who have been pushing anti-Trans rhetoric and Trans-exclusionary ideas. A passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ people’s rights and abortion rights, the star of the original 1970s […]

Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter has, yet again, shut down transphobic trolls on social media. 

Marta Kauffman, Friends co-creator, has apologised for misgendering transgender character Helena Handbasket, who was portrayed by Oscar-nominated actress Kathleen Turner.

Piers Morgan Uncensored on Monday evening and unleashed her opinion on transgender women in sport.Since Macy's interview, the singer has received countless hate messages, leading her to share her apology online, however, Macy has now taken to Twitter to hit out at her critics.Macy upset many fans on Monday when she was asked by the former Good Morning Britain presenter to describe what a woman is.She replied: "I’d say a human being with boobs."You have to start there. And a vagina! That’s getting confusing."Macy also told the TalkTV host that "just because you change your [body] parts, doesn’t make you a woman, sorry".Macy has since publicly apologised for her actions, however, the award-winning singer has now hit out at the constant criticism.With angst, Macy took to Twitter to unleash her opinion on the matter to her 92,200 followers.She said: "All of you coming on my page, threatening me and calling me names - just becuz i said something you don't agree with - be whatever you wanna be, and fk off." (sic)Many social media users rushed to the comments to share their opinion on the matter.Toolbox1342 said: "This is such a big part of the problem, certainly when it comes to having conversations around the trans community."If you even slightly disagree or have another opinion on a matter you get labeled transphobic and hateful, if you have an audience you get bullied as well."Victoriadivine1 added: "Some people are wiser when they keep their mouths shut."Especially when talking about a very disadvantaged group in society."Brandswinney commented: "You don't deserve threats.

unfortunate tweets of late.She’s been on a tear this past week, spouting transphobic rhetoric and then only making it worse in her attempts to clarify what she meant—not to mention her knock on the Supreme Court, which many have called out as racist and Islamophobic.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! Every human on earth owes you!— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) July 4, 2022It’s all been a bit difficult to stomach, especially for fans who have long considered Midler to be an ally to the LGBTQ community. Between her work on Broadway and roles in iconic films like Beaches and The First Wives Club, some might even call the actress a gay icon.

Never meet your heroes, unless they’re Lynda Carter. While more celebrities reveal their TERF nature and consequently ruining your favorite movies, songs, and TV shows, the O.G. Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter, continues to show her true colors.

Marta Kauffman is looking back at Friends plot points.

The original Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter, voiced her support for trans women amid their ongoing fight for equality.

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Bette Midler has responded to the backlash she received for posting a controversial tweet claiming that women are being erased.

longtime ally, 70, tweeted out her support for women and the trans community amid recent social media fury drummed up by other celebs.“I cannot think of anything that helps women’s rights less than pinning the blame on trans women,” the “Wonder Woman” icon posted on Twitter on Tuesday, garnering 136,000 likes and nearly 26,000 retweets overnight.She went on, “They face so much violence and scrutiny as is. Leave them alone and focus on the real war on women.

Mae Martin has shared a compassionate message on Instagram in response to Bette Midler’s recent controversial tweets.

tweeted, “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! Every human on earth owes you!”That tweet prompted tens of thousands of replies. Many said Midler was falling for anti-trans arguments about the erasure of women. Others highlighted the importance of using language that’s more inclusive of trans and non-binary people.Related: Bette Midler criticizes trans-friendly terms such as “birthing people”Yesterday, reacting to the furor, Midler tried to put her comments in a greater context.

Setting the record straight. Bette Midler is speaking out after some fans interpreted a recent comment about women’s rights as being transphobic.

Bette Midler has been met with criticism on social media after tweeting about the “erasure” of women in wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.On Sunday (July 3), the actress, singer and comedian appeared to reference the new ruling on abortion laws in a tweet that has been described by many as transphobic.Her post read: “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! Every human on earth owes you!”“The far right and the far left have found the one thing they can agree on: Women don’t count.”Midler’s words soon came under fire, receiving over 20,000 replies (at time of writing), with many accusing her of excluding transgender individuals who also need abortion care.The actress was subsequently described as a “TERF” (trans-exclusionary radical feminist) by some, while others threatened to boycott the upcoming Hocus Pocus sequel on Disney+, in which Midler reprises her role as Winifred Sanderson the witch.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! Every human on earth owes you!— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) July 4, 2022Summing up the issue with Midler’s tweet, cosmology author Katie Mack wrote: “The term ‘pregnant people’ includes pregnant women & also people who are pregnant but are not women.

when she suggested women are being stripped of their name and are instead being called "menstruators" and "birthing people." Trans supporters called out Midler for her comments while thousands of others supported her stance.She has once again weighed into the debate and attempted to quell the furor by stating in a new tweet that her original tweet was a stance on a recent New York Times article. Not everyone was satisfied with Midler's explanation, though, as some in the comments section suggested she was missing the point.PEOPLE OF THE WORLD! My tweet about women was a response to this fascinating and well written piece in the NYT on July 3rd.

Macy Gray has responded to being labelled transphobic due to quotes from a new interview, saying her words were “grossly misunderstood”.In a new interview on Piers Morgan’s TV show Uncensored, the singer was asked what she believed a woman was, during a debate about trans athletes.“I’d say a human being with boobs,” she responded. You have to start there.

Gray, who also has a substantial LGBTQ+ following, made trans-exclusionary comments Monday on Piers Morgan Uncensored, which airs on Fox’s subscription channel Fox Nation.She claimed to support trans rights, as did the often-transphobic host. But when he brought up the issue of trans women competing with cisgender women in sports, Gray said, “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. … I know that for a fact.” Morgan had also opposed including trans women in women’s sports, saying they were “born to obvious physical superior bodies.” Actually, although a few trans women have achieved elite status in women’s athletics, such as swimmer Lia Thomas, they do not dominate women’s sports by any means.“Being a little girl is a whole epic book, you know?” Gray added.

Sasha Urban editorAfter pledging $4 million to Brandeis University over “guilt” about the lack of racial diversity on “Friends,” co-creator Marta Kauffman is now expressing regret over how the show represented another demographic: transgender people.In an interview with The Conversation on the BBC World Service that will air on July 11, Kauffman called it a “mistake” to refer to the transgender mother of Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry) as his “father.”“Pronouns were not yet something that I understood,” Kauffman told the BBC. “So we didn’t refer to that character as ‘she.’ That was a mistake.’”The character, Amanda Bing, was played by Kathleen Turner, who said on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” in 2019 that she wouldn’t have accepted the role if it was offered to her again “because there would be real people able to do [the role].” Kauffman is also the creator of the hit Netflix series “Grace and Frankie,” and explained that she now tries to cultivate a welcoming environment on set for all people.“I like very much to create an environment where we have a happy set and a happy crew.

More regrets. Friends cocreator Marta Kauffman expressed remorse over the way the show depicted a trans character days after she said she was embarrassed by the show’s lack of diversity.

Sent to a kid who asked what it meant to be a good citizen, circa 1970. (Image via Joel Lipton)

Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she discussed her desire to revise the U.S. flag, before she and Morgan spoke about racism.Changing the subject to transgender identity, Morgan said: "We're in an era now, basically, where most public figures are too terrified to even say what they think a woman is... I mean, if I asked you what a woman is, what would you say?""I would say a human being with boobs.

tweeted, “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! Every human on earth owes you!”It’s not clear what prompted the tweet. However, on Sunday the New York Times published an opinion piece that touched on the same subject.

Marta Kauffman is looking back on things she wishes she’d done differently on “Friends”.

Beloved actor Bette Midler has sparked backlash after publishing a seemingly anti-Trans tweet. Queer and ally fans have been left disappointed by the Hocus Pocus star who criticised inclusive language in a post published on Monday, July 4. “WOMEN OF THE WORLD! We are being stripped of our rights over our bodies, our lives and […]

Piers Morgan, 57, on his chat show last night that she does not believe transgender women should be allowed to compete against "biological women" in sport.The singer exclaimed that just because you "change your parts" that "doesn't make you a woman". Her interview sparked a lot of response, leaving Piers and author J.K.

Bette Midler fans are calling on the Hocus Pocus star to not “buy into the rhetoric” that women’s rights are at odds with trans equality.