Elsewhere, social and political activist Gloria Steinem has been asked for her opinion on the argument – and it’s safe to say that the feminist icon has absolutely annihilated Watson’s critics.

When she was first approached by TMZ’s reporters at Los Angeles International Airport, Steinem admitted that she had not heard about the debate raging in the tabloids – and laughed heartily when she was told about Watson’s “betrayal” of feminists everywhere.

Finally regaining her composure, Steinem had a very simple message for anyone daring to suggest that women’s wardrobe choices somehow define their personal and political ideals.

“Feminists can wear anything they f**king want.”

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Emma Watson is here to define feminism for misogynists everywhere