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Pioneering actress Miriam Margolyes makes British Vogue cover debut aged 82 as she tells magazine 'I never had any shame about being gay'
Ncuti Gatwa and Emma D'Arcy, in the July Pride issue edition of the UK fashion bible.Margolyes, known for her lovable eccentricity, said gay people are "not conventional", and she "wouldn't want to be straight for anything".The British-Australian actress is known for a wide range of work in the TV and film industry, including roles in Blackadder, Babe and her work as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films.On her cover, Margolyes is sporting a royal blue wrap and an elaborate mesh headpiece.Celebrating the latest issue, British Vogue said on Instagram: "#Pride and joy abound in the July 2023 issue of #BritishVogue, with Tim Walker capturing a shimmering army of LGBTQ+ pioneers, from pop sensations to pensioners, models to movie stars, who share their stories of style, self-discovery and expression."First up, actor and raconteur Miriam Margolyes, who makes her Vogue cover debut at 82."In another shot, Margolyes is pictured in the nude - with pastries and tea.Posted on Twitter by the magazine, the caption read: "'I'm still a bit of a child,' says #MiriamMargolyes.
