Miriam Margolyes is proving once again that age has done nothing to dull her passion. The 84-year-old British icon is best known for era of innocence and harry potterappeared on an Irish program late late show This week, she reminded viewers why she’s one of the most fearless voices in entertainment. When asked about her activist and progressive politics, Margolies responded with her signature blend of humor and conviction. “I’m a left-field dyke, and I love it,” she declared with a big smile.
“I love being a lesbian,” she continued. “It’s really fun.”
Margolies has always been open about who she is and what she believes in, but her latest look took it to another level. She spoke about the ongoing war in Gaza and said it was important for her to speak out as a Jewish woman. “People need to understand that Jews are not murderers,” she says. “This is part of the Israeli people, not Jews. I want people to know that and understand that.” She said she saw first-hand the oppression of Palestinians during her visit to Israel. “That’s wrong. I don’t want Hitler or the Holocaust to turn us into mean people. I won’t do that.”
Her comments drew both praise and criticism online, but Margolies made it clear she wasn’t worried about who she might hurt. “It’s hard when the person you love doesn’t want to talk to you anymore because they think you’re a traitor,” she said, admitting that her opinions cost her friends. “But I am who I am and I’m not going to apologize for that.”
This isn’t the first time Margolies has made headlines for speaking out. she is openly conflicted harry potter Writer JK Rowling criticized the anti-trans rhetoric and defended the young cast members who spoke out against the writers. “Now they’re adults and have their own opinions,” she said last year. “They shouldn’t be silenced just because they’re in her movie.”
Recently, Rowling reignited her feud with Emma Watson, criticizing her. harry potter He appeared in a lengthy post about X, accusing him of being “ignorant” about real-world struggles. “If Emma hadn’t declared in her recent interview that she loves and cares for me…I might not have been able to be so honest.”
Featuring Margolies late late show She appeared on a program to talk about her new autobiography. miriam’s little book. “It’s packed with her wit, wisdom, and unfiltered stories. miriam’s little book This is a memory palace of outstanding moments, opinions and conclusions of Miriam’s extraordinary life. This woman knocked Warren Beatty back, performed in front of an audience of 2,000 naked lesbians, injected sex into a Cadbury caramel bunny, and… fashioncover star, 83 years old. Miriam is always full of surprises and this book is no different. ”
Source: Gayety – gayety.com
