J.K. Rowling's parents never received a college education, she lived for years with government assistance as a single mother, and overcame a dozen rejections from publishers to become, almost ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In recent years, Rowling has become somewhat of a divisive public figure, particularly due to her commitment to speaking on and ...

What started as a close bond between Emma Watson and J.K. Rowling eventually turned into one of Hollywood’s most talked-about fallouts. As opinions clashed and statements were made publicly, the ...