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Benzinga
Benzinga
Entertainment
Chris Katje

Royalty Checks Help Her Sleep: Harry Potter Author J.K. Rowling Brushes Off Fan Backlash

The wizarding world of Harry Potter has spawned a bestselling book series, high-grossing movies, theme parks and a strong licensed brand. The author of the book has become one of the best-known writers in the world, but has faced increasing backlash for insensitive comments.

What Happened: The author of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling, has enjoyed worldwide fame which has brought her net worth to six figures or seven figures depending on who you ask.

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