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28th Sep 2016

Sophie Turner defends Emma Watson after journalist mocks her recent speech

Paul Moore

Don’t mess with Sansa orĀ Hermione.

Harry Potter star Emma Watson has established herself as one of the most respected opinionsĀ on a variety of social issue. The actress is a global goodwill ambassador for the UN and hasĀ used her position to highlightĀ issues likeĀ gender equality and feminism.

The actress had a busy year havingĀ completedĀ work in the live adaptation ofĀ Beauty and the Beast, however sheĀ madeĀ headlinesĀ recentlyĀ afterĀ deliveringĀ a speech atĀ the “Together for the 2030 Agenda: Partnering for Women, Children and Adolescents, to Thrive and Transform the World” event for which she was praised.

However, a journalist from TheĀ Sun, wasn’t impressed by her speech. Have a read of this.

Having read this column, Game of Thrones star TurnerĀ felt compelled to offer her support to Watson while delivering a scathing critique of the article.

https://twitter.com/SophieT/status/780409170570973188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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