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Rowling

American

[roh-ling] / ˈroʊ lɪŋ /

noun

J(oanne) K(athleen), born 1965, English author.

Rowling British

/ ˈrəʊlɪŋ /

noun

J ( oanne ) K ( athleen ). born 1965, British novelist; author of the bestselling series of children's books featuring the boy wizard Harry Potter, which began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1995)

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Rowling will also serve as an executive producer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

US-based Reza Pahlavi lent his voice to a growing chorus calling for Australia to offer the women asylum, joining politicians, human rights activists and even author J.K Rowling.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

In the SNL sketch, cast members played celebrities including Bill Cosby, Mel Gibson, JK Rowling, Kanye West, Armie Hammer and Louis CK, all claiming past statements or actions were because of Tourette's.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Mr Taylor said Rowling was a regular customer in the 1990s.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

I expected Ms. Rowling would just shake my hand, but she was down-to-earth and whispered some encouraging words about my life and future, and then she hugged me.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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