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Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes makes British Vogue cover debut aged 82
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes makes British Vogue cover debut aged 82
Miriam Margolyes says she “never had any shame about being gay” as she makes her British Vogue cover debut aged 82. The award-winning actress, known for her foul mouth and lovable eccentricity, said gay people are “not conventional” and she “wouldn’t want to be straight for anything”. Margolyes is known for a wide range of work in the TV and film industry, including roles in Blackadder, Babe and the Harry Potter franchise. She features along with other “LGBTQ+ pioneers”, including Ncuti Gatwa and Emma D’Arcy, in the July edition of British Vogue. In an accompanying interview, she discusses her sexuality and says she has always tried to “make people feel good about themselves”. “It’s a strong position if you’re not afraid to be who you are,” she said. “We’re all so insecure. People are frightened such a lot of the time and what I’ve always tried to do… (is) make people feel good about themselves.” Margolyes came out as a lesbian in 1966, a time when homosexuality was illegal, and lived through the HIV crisis of the 1980s – during which she lost 34 friends. She has been with her partner – academic Heather Sutherland – for 54 years. “I never had any shame about being gay or anything really,” she told British Vogue. “I knew it wasn’t criminal because it was me. I couldn’t be criminal.” She added: “I think gay people are very lucky, because we are not conventional, we are a group slightly apart. It gives us an edge. “We’re good artists, we’re good musicians. And I like being gay. I wouldn’t want to be straight for anything.” The full interview with Miriam Margolyes can be read online on British Vogue’s website.
2023-06-14 17:03
UK Labour leader Starmer vows 'decade of national renewal' if elected
UK Labour leader Starmer vows 'decade of national renewal' if elected
Britain's opposition leader Keir Starmer vowed Tuesday to spearhead a "decade of national renewal" if his Labour party returns to power after nearly 14 years in...
2023-10-10 23:52
Who is Olivia Minogue? 'The Voice' coach Gwen Stefani disses Niall Horan over fangirl pick
Who is Olivia Minogue? 'The Voice' coach Gwen Stefani disses Niall Horan over fangirl pick
Olivia Minogue joining team Niall Horan was inevitable when she appeared on 'The Voice' Season 24 wearing the singer's necklace
2023-09-26 12:13
Ledecky aiming for swimming glory at worlds and beyond
Ledecky aiming for swimming glory at worlds and beyond
Katie Ledecky said Saturday that it would be "neat" to cement her place in swimming immortality at this month's world championships and hinted she may...
2023-07-15 21:16
Expert reveals why you should never film 'plane drama'
Expert reveals why you should never film 'plane drama'
'Plane drama' has become the centre of attention in recent months since Tiffany Gomas was harshly branded the 'crazy plane lady' following her outburst on an American Airlines flight. In July, the marketing executive became an internet sensation for claiming "that motherf**ker back there is not real," while pointing towards her seat. The footage went on to birth TikTok trends, merch and conspiracies. Gomas has since apologised for the incident and her "use of profanity," and shared plans to raise awareness on "mental health and standing up against cyberbullying" going forward. Her outburst was later followed by a British boxer who made headlines for trying to get off the plane mid-flight. Then, a third encounter saw influencer and former Bad Girls Club star Morgan Osman go viral for telling a fellow passenger, "Film me, I’m Instagram famous, you f**king bum." Well now, a safety representative for the Federal Aviation Administration has urged people to not record such incidents on flights, as it may create more harm than good. "If someone's got a cellphone in your face, it could make the situation worse," Trey Walters told Insider. "If a flight attendant, for example, is trying to attend to a passenger that's having an issue, having people reaching their hands out in front of that person's face, trying to record the situation definitely creates added risk." The former pilot went on to suggest that attempts to get footage could distract flight attendants from calming down situations. Walters also emphasised it is always "inappropriate" to film passengers with medical conditions, including the recent "biohazard issue" from a passenger who "had diarrhoea all the way through." Some X/Twitter users have said that while the story was initially funny, it could be seen as ridiculing someone for being ill. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-27 19:34
Mo Salah could reportedly leave Liverpool this summer
Mo Salah could reportedly leave Liverpool this summer
There's a chance that Mo Salah could be leaving Liverpool this summer, with his next move potentially being to the league in Saudi Arabia.
2023-08-24 23:59
India's Reliance appoints Ambani children to board in succession plan
India's Reliance appoints Ambani children to board in succession plan
By Munsif Vengattil and Dhanya Skariachan BENGALURU (Reuters) -India's Reliance Industries Ltd on Monday appointed the three children of Chairman
2023-08-28 20:23
Mayim Bialik openly expresses her desire to 'creep on' Ryan Seacrest as he takes on the role of 'Wheel of Fortune' host
Mayim Bialik openly expresses her desire to 'creep on' Ryan Seacrest as he takes on the role of 'Wheel of Fortune' host
Mayim Bialik was ecstatic over Ryan Seacrest taking over Pat Sajak's hosting duties on 'Wheel of Fortune' in 2024 and said that she was going to 'offer to clean his dressing room'
2023-06-28 14:14
Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State in 44-31 win over UCF in Knights' Big 12 debut
Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State in 44-31 win over UCF in Knights' Big 12 debut
DJ Giddens ran for a career-high 207 yards and four touchdowns and Kansas State beat UCF 44-31 in the Big 12 debut for the Knights
2023-09-24 12:06
Kevin Turen death: 'Euphoria' producer's 10-year-old son navigated their Tesla when his dad suddenly fell ill and died
Kevin Turen death: 'Euphoria' producer's 10-year-old son navigated their Tesla when his dad suddenly fell ill and died
Kevin Turen known for 'Euphoria' was driving his Tesla when a medical emergency caused his death
2023-11-16 21:46
Analysis-US crypto industry comes to Washington, but faces uphill struggle
Analysis-US crypto industry comes to Washington, but faces uphill struggle
By Hannah Lang Crypto companies are descending on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, but their push to advance industry-friendly
2023-09-28 04:43
Spanish stocks outperform as Inditex jumps
Spanish stocks outperform as Inditex jumps
Spanish stocks rose on Wednesday after Zara-owner Inditex's strong quarterly showing, while its European peers lagged as luxury
2023-06-07 15:31