Miriam Margolyes poses NAKED as British Vogue’s most unlikely cover star
Miriam Margolyes, 82, poses NAKED as British Vogue’s most unlikely cover star – despite admitting she hates ‘her saggy bottom and belly’ – revealing she’s about to have heart surgery
Miriam Margolyes stunned as one of British Vogue‘s unlikeliest cover stars, posing for a dazzling nude shoot for the magazine’s annual Pride issue.
The veteran actress, 82, left little to the imagination in the breathtaking photo, sporting only a selection of ice cream sandwiches to maintain her modesty.
And despite the confident imagery, Miriam admitted she struggled to accept her shape, saying, “I love my face.” I think my face is kind and warm and open and smiley.
But I hate my body. I hate big t*ts [and I have] a hanging belly, small twisted legs. I’m not thrilled about that. But you just make the best of it. You should. You are doing your best.’
She also revealed that she will have heart surgery to have a stent placed during her other work commitments.
Wow! Miriam Margolyes stuns as one of British Vogue’s most unlikely cover stars, posing for a nude shoot while reflecting on her own body image
Despite the surgery, she insisted she was “not terrified,” adding, “When you’re young, you never think about death. You’re basically just thinking about your next f**k. I think about death a lot.’
‘Oh, every day for sure. Every morning when I get up I think, ‘Hmmm, another day’, which maybe I didn’t expect.’
Miriam also reflected on the moment she came out as gay to her parents, admitting it “hurt them,” and her mother made her swear on the Torah never to have sex with another woman again.
The outspoken actress came out in 1966, when home sex was still illegal, but despite this, the star was never attracted to women.
She said, “I’ve never been ashamed of being gay or anything like that. I knew it wasn’t criminal because it was me. I couldn’t be a criminal.’
In addition to interviews for the publication, Miriam joined a slew of LGBTQ+ stars including Ncuti Gatwa, Janelle Monae and Bella Ramsey who posed for Vogue’s July issue, which focuses on Pride And Joy.
In addition to her fun cake-themed photo, Miriam also wore a striking blue wrap over a black dress, a pearl necklace, and a black sheer headpiece for her cover photo.
It comes after Miriam revealed last month that she was rushed to the ER following a health scare over the weekend.
Open: The comedian admitted she “hates her saggy butt and stomach” when she revealed she will have heart surgery to have a stent put in
Concerns: It comes after Miriam revealed last month she was rushed to the ER following a health scare over the weekend
The comedian, who played Professor Sprout in the fantasy franchise, shared a Facebook photo of herself taken in her hospital bed while updating fans on her condition.
The July issue of British Vogue will be available as a digital download and on newsstands from Tuesday, June 20
She wrote: ‘Thanks to my dear friends who thought of me on Tavi Day. I survived and will be at Royal Brompton Hospital until at least Sunday.
“I’m growing energy, but it’s still not quite me. I’m posting this so you know how grateful I am for sweet messages.
‘Slowly I’m going back to The Chase and then Italy, Oz filming in WA and returning for the 22 citybooks tour on September 7. Loving hugs. MM’.
Miriam had hoped to be sent home on Sunday, but unfortunately took to Facebook again with another health update.
She wrote, “I have spoken too soon. Can’t come home yet. I have a chest infection. Probably tomorrow, but at least I’m resting. Love to everyone. Thank you for your sweet messages.’
Besides her role in Harry Potter, Miriam is also known for starring in The Age of Innocence and the TV series Call The Midwife and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
She is married to Australian historian Heather Sutherland, who keeps herself out of the public eye.
The July issue of British Vogue will be available as a digital download and on newsstands from Tuesday, June 20.