J.K. Rowling went from an aspiring writer to the billionaire author behind “Harry Potter.” See her transformation in photos over the years.
JK rolling British author and best known for creating it Harry Potter A bestselling book series in novel and publication history. She came up with the idea for Boy Wizard while on the train in 1990 and immediately began writing down notes. Seven years later, in 1997, she released it Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Magician’s Stone (in the United States) launched a global literary phenomenon. Over the next decade, Rowling announced six sequels and ended the Saga in 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Treasure.
The book was adopted by a record-breaking film franchise, with Rowling acting as a producer, and they The Magical World Brands including Universal Studios theme park attractions Amazing beast Spin-off film, Tony Award-winning stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildIt continues to be operated worldwide in 2025. Beyond Hogwarts, Rowling expanded her literary footsteps by writing several crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.
Scroll through this gallery to see more photos from JK Rowling over the years.
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JK Rolling at the premiere of “Fantastic Beast: Grandelwald’s Crime”
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JK Rowling speaks with reporters from the “Cursed Child” Gala
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JK Rowling reads “Harry Potter” to children
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JK Rolling walks the red carpet
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JK Rolling at Empire State Building
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The World Premiere of Fantastic Beast: The Secret of Dumbledore
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