Miriam Margolyes, Harry Potter actress, posed nude at 82
The actress who played Professor Pomona Sprout in the film saga
surprised on the latest cover of Vogue
Miriam Margolyes , who many remember for her role as Professor Pomona Sprout in the Harry Potter saga , appeared on the cover of British Vogue; It would not be a surprise that a figure of her stature would star in this magazine, however, her collaboration had a very particular twist: Margolyes posed nude at 82 years of age.
The daring photo session was part of the pride month celebration, since since 1966, Margolyes has declared herself openly lesbian . Margolyes posed for a total of six photos, all denoting the extravagance that has characterized the actress throughout her career, however, it is the photo in which her hair is up, a mole adorns her face and plates of cakes censor her breasts, the one that has given the most to talk about.
In short, she is not the type of body that is seen on magazine covers, however, the context has been enough to give her this space. In an interview, the actress assured that she seeks to be an example of how people should (or could) deal with their insecurities.
“ We are all very insecure . People are scared a lot of the time and what I've always tried to do is make people feel more relaxed, feel good about themselves, and just try to lessen the torture for people a little bit."
Miriam confessed to Vogue that she does not like her body, however, she considered that her face brings a certain warmth to the people around her. Despite her complexes, she has positioned herself as one of the most respected actresses in the United Kingdom.
“ I think my face is kind, warm, open and smiling. But I hate my body. I hate big breasts (and I have) a sagging stomach, legs that are a little crooked. I do not like. But you do the best you can. You have to do it. You do the best you can."
Worse beyond the acceptance of her body, Miriam reflected on the acceptance of her sexual orientation at a time when the LGBTQ + community was persecuted with terrible consequences. The actress recalled that her parents never accepted her lifestyle , even her mother forced her to swear on the Torah (Margolyes is Jewish) that she would never have sexual relations with another woman again (which she obviously she did not comply). In spite of everything, Miriam had no problems with her orientation, although she confessed that she regretted telling her parents, since her revelation " did them a lot . "
“I was never ashamed of being gay or anything really. I knew it wasn't a criminal because it was me. It couldn't be criminal ," the actress said in an interview.
Shortly after finishing university, Margolyes met Heather, who is her partner to this day. According to the actress, their relationship has worked thanks to the fact that both have maintained their own space, and that is that, after half a century of love, they have never lived together. “I didn't want her to have to give up anything. And I didn't want to give up anything. I wanted my cake and I wanted to eat it too. And so far, it has worked ," Miriam commented on her particular relationship.
The actress who is also remembered for her participation in Babe, the Brave Little Pig and The Age of Innocence , assured that the LGBTQ+ community has some privileges that heterosexuals cannot boast of.
Homosexuals are lucky to be able to shape the relationship we want. For us it is much more flexible. I think we have more freedom . Especially gay guys, they are always fucking everything. Is incredible. I don't know how they get away with it."
The actress ended her interview with Vogue by sharing that she will undergo heart surgery , which has caused her to reflect on death frequently.
“You can't help but be aware that the time ahead of you is less than the time you left behind. I keep ducking and diving. I remain open to new experiences. I am only very aware that there is no light at the end of the tunnel.
