News about Miriam Margolyes

Hilarious moment Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes brutally mocks Byron Bay influencer and her shock reaction to how he makes money

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 16, 2024
Miriam Margolyes never minces her words. And the Harry Potter star, 82, left a Byron Bay influencer stunned when she questioned his line of work during an ABC special on Tuesday night. Appearing on TV series Impossibly Australian, the British actress came face-to-face with Jade Kevin Foster, a young man who earns a living on social media.

According to GYLES BRANDRETH, I'm so jealous of my celebrity chums' sexual adventures... One-and-a-half Shades Of Beige will be the story of my love life

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 8, 2024
Spring has arrived. The sap is rising. And I am a jumbled mess of regrets. In recent months, I've been hosting Rosebud, in which I talk to people about their early memories. I talk to them about their youth love lives, their adolescent adventures, the fun and games they played in their 20s. This week, as the distinguished guests arrive, I am finding myself increasingly dissatisfied that they have lived lives of high anticipation even though I haven't lived at all. They've done stuff that I never dared do.

Jessie Cave, a Harry Potter actress, retaliates against Miriam Margolyes' 'terrible' derogatory remarks towards adult fans of the fantasy series

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 25, 2024
After being told by Miriam Margolyes that they should'get over it,' diehard Harry Potter followers have erupted.' Jessie Cave, the actress who portrayed Lavender Brown in JK Rowling's seven-part series, has retaliated against her co-star's 'terrible' derogatory remarks about adult fans. The actress, 82, who played Professor Sprout, did not know' the books' effect on people's lives,' the British actress, 36, said.

Miriam Margolyes' blunt line of questioning leaves Waleed Aly speechless on The Project: 'That did not go as predicted!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
During Thursday's episode, Project host Waleed Aly discovered himself momentarily at a loss for words, owing to a brazen line of questioning from Miriam Margolyes. When discussing her forthcoming television project, the British-Australian actress, who was on the show as a guess panelist, was keen to share her thoughts on Gaza's turbulent situation. Margolyes, a Jewish immigrant, has called for an immediate ceasefire out of the blue, a decision that seemed to connect with the studio audience.

As Ben Shephard introduces his surprising role in Harry Potter as a long haired wizard, he appears unrecognizable

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 12, 2024
During Tuesday's episode of This Morning, Ben Shephard appeared unrecognizable as he shared a glimpse of his enthralling role in Harry Potter. On March 11, the presenter, 49, and Cat, 47, make their debut as the permanent hosts of the ITV's programme, finally replacing Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. When Ben made the surprise admission, the hosts were debating Miriam Margolyes' latest comments about adult fans of the franchise.

Adult Harry Potter fans are outraged by Miriam Margolyes' assertion that they should be 'over' the book and film series by now because it is 'for children.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2024
Despite insisting that it was "wonderful" and that she was "very grateful" to the company, the BAFTA award-winning actress said adult audiences should be "over it" by now because it is 'for children.' Miriam confessed to being worried about Harry Potter fans in a New Zealand television network 1News interview. They should have figured out how they should have been over it by now,' she continued. It was 25 years ago and it's still is for children. It's for kids, I think.

Miriam Margolyes, 82, shares the sad truth about her father's dementia: 'He was no longer the man I knew.' It was utterly devastating'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2024
Miriam Margolyes has shared more about her late father Joseph's fight with dementia in favor of Alzheimer's Society, the UK's top dementia charity. According to the charity's study, 900,000 people in the United Kingdom have a form of dementia, and by 2040, 1.6 million people will be living in the UK with the disease, with many millions of carers, partners, families, and friends affected. To promote a series of ads starring couples affected by dementia who have promised to stay together in sickness and health, the TV actress has referred to her father's tale.

As quoted by the master columnist in 2023, EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE's Boxing Day Quiz on the stars

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 26, 2023
Put on your festive thinking hat and tackle Egm Hardcastle's Boxing Day Quiz on the stars. We're fried turkey and crackers.

Bringing Mog to life! Judith Kerr, the daughter of renowned late children's author Judith Kerr, talks about her mother's beloved Christmas tale, which was based on a 'emotional' experience

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 23, 2023
Millions of viewers, young and old, will be tuning in this holiday, but Tacy Kneale (bottom left), Judith Kerr's daughter, will be more to one viewer than most. Tacy, now 65, who lives in north London and works as an artist and creature effects illustrator on films such as the Harry Potter series, 'We got her when I was four.' She was beautiful but she was eccentric, just like in the novels. She'll forget her cat flap, become involved in all sorts of stuff, and stand in front of the telly as another family member.' Tacy and her mother Judith were first born when she was young. Judith in 2018 is correct.

Get that festive feline! These are the best shows for any family to enjoy, ranging from Mog's Christmas to the Doctor Who special

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
We've compiled a fun holiday TV for all the family, beginning with Mog's Christmas and a charming half-hour version of UK author Judith Kerr's 1976 children's book of the same name.

This Christmas, our ultimate guide to what to watch on TV this holiday: All you need to hear about this year's festive telly extravaganza from best dramas to family shows, films, comedies, and specials

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 15, 2023
The Heist Before Christmas, which conjures up a Yuletide miracle by mixing bleak elements into a mellow holiday film with a touch of edge, is among the TV dramas to watch over the holiday season.

Pro-Palestinian activists chanting 'boycott Zara' force retailer to close store in Scotland as protests over ad campaign which they claim 'mocks deaths in Gaza' continue

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 13, 2023
As the fallout from an advertisement campaign that claimed "mocks deaths in Gaza" continues, a Zara store in Scotland was forced to close this morning after being attacked by pro-Palestine activists chanting "Boycott Zara." According to a video shared on social media, around a dozen people were waving Palestinian flags and placards outside its door. It comes after stores around the world were struck by demonstrations after the fashion giant was accused of insensitivity over a campaign that featured mannequins with missing body parts and wrapped in white sheeting. Many online drew comparisons with the troubling photos to come out of Israel's war against Hamas, with bodies wrapped in white shrouds being commonplace in Gaza. Zara branded the photographs and released a statement on Monday announcing that it'regrets the misunderstanding.

Pro-Palestine activists in Madrid and Stockholm screamed for fake babies in protest against a commercial campaign that they claim'mocks deaths in Gaza.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 12, 2023
A video clip appears to show protesters in Stockholm, Sweden, and Madrid, Spain, who were holding effigies of dead babies and sticking pro-Palestine slogans on store windows. Zara later announced on Tuesday that it regretted the'misunderstanding' over an advertisement campaign involving missing limbs and statues wrapped in white sheeting, which triggered calls for a boycott by several pro-Palestinian activists. Some online drew parallels between the mannequins wrapped in white sheets and the horrific photographs of bodies in white shrouds, which have been out of Gaza since October 7 amid the war between Israel and Hamas. The images have since been taken from the chain's social media pages.

After pro-Palestine protesters said mannequin wrapped in white plastic'mocked' deaths in Gaza, Zara's regrets mistaking it for its ad campaign, but the clothing giant says it was fired months before Hamas attacks

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 12, 2023
Zara, a luxury brand, said on Tuesday that it regretted the'misunderstanding' over an ad campaign involving mannequins with missing limbs and statues wrapped in white, which prompted calls for a boycott by some pro-Palestinian protesters. Any online drew parallels between the mannequins wrapped in white sheets and the distressing photos of bodies in white shrouds who have appeared outside of Gaza since October 7 during the conflict between Israel and Hamas. After photographs from the fashion shoot included mannequins with missing limbs and a model wrapped in a wooden box and a heap of rubble, critics also accused the store of insensitivity toward deaths in war-torn Gaza. Supermodel Kirsten McMenamy poses with mannequins wrapped in white cloth and plastic in other photos that have since been taken down from the company's Instagram account. 'Unfortunately, some customers were offended by these photos, which have since been deleted, and we saw in them something far from what was intended when they were produced,' Zara wrote on its Instagram account.

Miriam Margolyes, a red-faced woman, apologizes for Steph McGovern's scolding because the TV presenter was "not beautiful" during their last interview

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 7, 2023
Miriam Margolyes has apologised for telling Steph McGovern that she is 'not beautiful.' The Harry Potter actress, who died at the age of 82, is known for her outspokenness and shamelessly speaking her mind. Miriam, however, was caught in a rare moment of grief in an appearance on Channel 4's Packed Lunch on Thursday as she tuned in from Italy.

Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: Who is Shirley Anne Bingham the 'important' disabled character played by actress Ruth Madeley?- as star thanks fans for their 'gorgeous comments' after debut

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
Fans were treated to Doctor Who's long-awaited 60th anniversary celebrations on Saturday night. Ruth Madeley appeared on the episode as the new star Shirley Anne Bingham and was highly popular with viewers. Ruth, a British actress who appeared as a science advisor number 56 at UNIT, is best known for her role in Years and Years, where she worked with returning Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies and The Rook.

Moment David Tennant's Doctor Who is scolded by transgender character for calling an alien 'him': 'You're assuming 'he' as a pronoun?'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
Beep The Meep (left) was named out by Donna Noble's daughter for referring to the adorable fluffy creature as 'him'. Rose (inset), who is played by transgender actress, Yasmin Finney, 19, questioned the Doctor's assumption that the alien was a 'he', asking him: 'You're assuming he as a pronoun?' The Doctor, after realizing his mistake, apologised and asked Meep if it was a "he or she," the creature replied, "My chosen pronoun is the definite article." I am always The Meep.'

Miriam Margolyes, the 'perfect' guest star, has received a slew of admiration from Doctor Who supporters, who also mentions her for her refusal to swear: 'Take a well-earned bow.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 26, 2023
On Saturday night, Doctor Who's long-awaited 60th Anniversary celebrations kicked off, with fan favorites David Tennant and Catherine Tate reprising their roles as the titular Time Lord and his companion Donna Noble. Although fans applauded the pair's return, they also singled out another actor's performance, calling it 'one of the episode's best parts.' Miriam Margolyes guest starred in the episode, voicing Beep the Meep, a deceptively cuddly looking creature.

Doctor Who 60th Anniversary: Viewers laud Yasmin Finney's debut after she steals the show as Donna Noble's transgender daughter Rose in surprise regeneration twist: 'She is absolutely superb!'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 25, 2023
Yasmin Finney'stole the show' during the first 60th Anniversary celebration, after she made her debut as Donna Noble's transgender daughter Rose. Viewers applauded the Heartstopper actress for her appearance in the hour-long series, after being forced to leave her family after finding a fluffy creature named Beep The Meep. Yasmin's appearance as trans teen Rose on The Doctor was already considered groundbreaking for the show, with her name a loving nod to Rose Tyler, the Doctor's beloved companion.

Miriam Margolyes takes a sarcastic shot at I'm A Celebrity as she promises to never do the show: "I've got class, love." I'm not doing that'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 15, 2023
Get Me Out Of Here, the 82-year-old has taken a scathing blow at I'm A Celebrity. On Sunday, the new series will premiere. Despite being asked in the past, the comedian has promised not to participate in the ITV fan favorite. The 82-year-old confessed that although she promised to write her memoir after being offered a large paycheck, no amount of money would force her into the jungle, 'I've got class, love.' I'm not doing that.'

Miriam Margolyes reveals she wants to move in with her partner Heather Sutherland after 55 years together: 'We haven't got much time left, it is silly to live apart'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 3, 2023
The actress, 82, has been in a relationship with historian Heather, 80, who prefers to avoid being seen on television for 55 years, but the two have never met apart. Miriam - a London resident, has now confirmed that she wants to move to Heather because the two'haven't got much time left.'

Miriam Margolyes salutes Matthew Perry with a comedic X-rated clip

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 30, 2023
Miriam Margolyes has paid tribute to Matthew Perry with a humourous X-rated clip following the Friends actor's unexpected death at the age of 54. Kerbby, the well-known actress, 82, appeared in a resurfaced interview with Perry and actress Gemma Arterton from The Graham Norton show in 2016. After Perry's unexpected death over the weekend after he was discovered in his Los Angeles home, the world has been stunned, with many people rushing to pay their respects to the beloved actor.

SARAH VINE: How 'Saint Greta' has led a spiral of endless grievance

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 21, 2023
SARAH VINE: Hundreds of young souls, butchered by terrorists, and what does this supposed messiah for Gen Z, 'Saint Greta of Thunberg' herself do? Profess Profess gives her support for the other team. Well, not Israelis, but not Palestinians. No mention has been made of kidnappings, rape, torture, and beheadings of young girls like herself. There is no mention of any of it, other than her, beside her, and a blue stuffed octopus, which is well placed for all to see. Discussing the insulting of an injury.

Miriam Margolyes, 82, confirms she's undergone major heart surgery and shares health update

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 18, 2023
Miriam Margolyes said she had heart surgery and gave a health update on Wednesday. The actress, who is 82, has undergone transcatheter aortic valve repair (TAVR), which she described as a "refined" procedure and prevented her from having open heat surgery. "I've got a cow's heart now," she said on Jessie and Lennie Ware's Table Manners podcast.