JK Rowling Opens Up About Her Roots And ‘Fantastic Beasts’ | TODAY

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling and the cast of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” sat down with Hoda Kotb to talk about the upcoming movie, as well Rowling’s beginnings and how she eventually built a $25 billion empire from the series.

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[Matt]

J.K will be one of those authors or people we still talk and learn from like in hundreds and thousands of years. We are lucky to live in same era as her.

[agarwalsonika]

She is the reason I started reading books too

[caitlinveal]

These books were my entire childhood/teenage years and they were also my security blanket during some really rough times. I may not agree with some of the stuff she says these days, but I will always respect the mind that created the world I was able to escape into for many, many years. I still listen to the audiobooks to this day and I'm 29. And I plan on reading them all to my children. Thank you JK for getting me through so much.

[isabelacancino]

J.K Rowling is a person whose legacy will be around forever and will be loved forever by her fans which she deserves to be loved very much .

[angelofsarcasm]

Look at all these muggles hating on her.

[snitters]

These books and movies were and still are my childhood.

[keerthanasatheesh]

How lucky am I to live in the same era as J.K .Rowling. I am glad she wouldn't be just an author whose name I learnt for a G.K. test. She's my childhood and I am a refugee in her magical world.

[annabella_prinx]

All these years, and she's still able to surprise us... I mean, Nagini... I just about lost my mind! Even though I had heard the theories before. Jo is simply a rock star. There are few authors like her nowadays!

[Do]

I want a full talk of ezra and jk rowling

[RashmikaLikesBooks]

This is a dumb comment but her hair looks gorgeous. It really suits her. Edit: i meant JK Rowling's hair, but honestly, i could've been referring to any of them. 🙂They all look lovely.

[Arguing.With.Idiots.]

Wow, she could totally be Harry's mother. And those eyes are so freaking blue, tf?

[Misaelito]

As a 8 year old kid in fell in love with the Harry Potter series, I was fortunate being young enough and still being able to grow with these characters as I became a teenager and now as I’m almost turning 27 the excitement for her and the Fantastic Beasts series is still there as if it never left. She is truly an inspiration.

[chelsea]

Hers is the only book that I finish reading overnight. There just magic in it. Stirs the child in you. And I am in my mid forties already.

[Therealmoseslupai]

She’s such a creative genius. Love you J.K! 😌

[lenalupin]

They ask her the same questions in every interview. Poor woman must be tired of it.

[gerardicosas]

Can i get an AMEN for J.K Rowling? OMG HER MIND IT`S "AMAZING".

[MiracleMira]

Couldn't understand the hate comments and dislikes on this video at first but after watching it I gather it's mostly because of what Ezra said about the books being his bible. It's kind of a poor choice of words on his part I guess but I also find it hilarious how this still gets many ppl upset idk how you think you have a higher moral ground after this sort of blatant hate and envy but sure you do you

[rosaliejo]

It’s so wonderful to hear that Jo really loves hearing how much the Harry Potter series has and continues to affect fans. She is such an inspiration and continues to influence me to this day.

[Gabrielecgomes]

Love that Ezra Miller is wearing a Queen t-shirt.

[yoroshiku]

Rowling is bringing back that first edition Harry Potter hair in style!