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‘Harry Potter’ Star Miriam Margolyes Calls on Jews to “Scream for A Ceasefire” in Gaza: “To Me, It Seems as if Hitler Has Won”

Miriam Margolyes has called on all Jews “to shout, beg, scream for a ceasefire” in Gaza as the Palestinian territory continues to deal with rising death tolls and, according to aid agency UNRWA USA, is facing a “man-made famine.” The veteran British-Australian actress and activist, who is best known for starring as Professor Sprout in […]

‘Harry Potter’ Alum Jessie Cave Reacts to Miriam Margolyes’ Comments About Adult Fans of Films

Harry Potter alum Jessie Cave is sharing her thoughts on her former co-star Miriam Margolyes’ comments that people who are still superfans of the franchise “should be over that by now.” Cave, who played Lavender Brown in three films based on J.K. Rowling’s book saga, was asked about Margolyes’ statements during a recent appearance at Dream […]

Miriam Margolyes Says She Worries About Harry Potter Fans Because “They Should Be Over That by Now”

Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes has some thoughts about the people who are still superfans of the famous film franchise. During an interview with New Zealand’s 1News network, Margolyes was asked how Harry Potter and Blackadder fans approach her differently when they see her in public. She explained that fans of the British sitcom that […]

Steve Martin Responds to ‘Little Shop’ Co-Star Miriam Margolyes’ Claim of “Horrid” Behavior on Set: “I Have to Object”

Steve Martin is responding to accusations his Little Shop of Horrors co-star Miriam Margolyes made about the actor in her new memoir, Oh Miriam! Stories From an Extraordinary Life. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Martin said he remembered their time on set differently, noting he took “extreme caution” when it came to filming […]