"Just be quiet Daniel. Be quiet": Martina Navratilova hits back at Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe in trans row

Martina Navratilova responded to actor Daniel Radcliffe in an intense discussion about transgender women.

The 18-times Grand Slam champion is active on social media and doesn't shy away from sharing her independent and sometimes controversial opinions. Navratilova has previously expressed her views on the participation of transgender women in sports, which has garnered criticism.

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This time, the former tennis star engaged in a discussion on social media after an account shared a graphic containing quotes from British actor Daniel Radcliffe, known for his role as Harry Potter. Radcliffe was criticizing the book's author, J.K. Rowling, for her opinions on transgender women.

‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?

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"Transgender women are women," Radcliffe previously said.

"Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associates who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Joe or I."

“We need to do more to support transgender and non-binary people, not invalidate their identities, and not cause further harm,” he said via The Trevor Project (an LGBTQ suicide prevention charity).

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The former world No. 1 disagreed with Radcliffe's comments and shared the post that a user had uploaded, recalling the situation from 2020, and had a brief but direct message for the 34-year-old British actor:

"Just be quiet Daniel. Be quiet," Navratilova wrote.

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Just be quiet Daniel. Be quiet.

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Imagine saying this with your full chest, stating that males who identify as women, and that ‘Jo’ (@jk_rowling), who has been a woman for a whole 58 years is ‘not as versed on the subject’ of what a woman is. Piss off, Daniel.

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The veteran tennis player's social media posts shed light on the ongoing discussion regarding transgender inclusion and rights, especially within the realm of sports. Navratilova has expressed strong reservations about transgender women taking part in women's sports, primarily due to concerns about fairness and potential competitive advantages.