Miriam Margolyes Faces Backlash Over Pay, Race Row
Miriam Margolyes Faces Backlash Over Pay, Race Row
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Margolyes appeared as Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and returned only briefly in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
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She made the comments while promoting her memoir, Full English, at a live panel; she said she was frustrated that audiences associate her primarily with Professor Sprout despite her other work, including roles in Romeo + Juliet, Babe, James and the Giant Peach, The Age of Innocence and Blackadder.
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Online reactions focused not only on the headline figure but also on the limited amount of work involved and whether residual payments should be included; commenters noted that she appeared in only a few scenes and questioned what ongoing income she might receive.
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During the ITV exchange, Peters initially replied “I’m me” when Margolyes asked what he was; after she suggested he had a Black father and white mother, he clarified that both of his parents are Black.
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The reports say the ITV incident occurred while Margolyes was discussing identity and people’s personal backgrounds, but critics argued that the conversation crossed into stereotyping despite her insistence that she had not intended to offend Peters.
Actress Miriam Margolyes has drawn fresh backlash over two separate controversies. She called her £60,000 payment for playing Professor Sprout in two Harry Potter films "f***ing rubbish," saying the iconic role has overshadowed her broader career Oxford Mail. The remarks reignited online debate about whether the sum was fair given her limited screen time.
The pay complaint came days after ITV removed a segment where Margolyes questioned ITV presenter Andi Peters about his racial background using outdated language Yahoo News. Critics called the exchange racist. Margolyes later said she did not intend to offend Peters and was discussing identity.
Professor Sprout Role Limited But Iconic
Margolyes played Professor Sprout in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and returned only briefly in Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Oxford Mail. Her on-screen time was minimal. Yet the role became her most recognizable part to general audiences, despite her extensive work in Romeo + Juliet, Babe, James and the Giant Peach, and Blackadder.
She made the £60,000 payment complaint while promoting her memoir Full English at a live panel Head to Topics. Margolyes expressed frustration that audiences associate her primarily with Professor Sprout. Online commenters questioned whether residual payments should factor into the headline figure Yahoo News.
ITV Segment Pulled After Racial Comments
During an interview with ITV presenter Andi Peters, Margolyes asked what he was TDP El Media. When Peters answered "I'm me," she pressed further. She suggested he had a Black father and white mother. Peters clarified both his parents are Black TDP El Media.
ITV removed the segment after backlash. Critics argued Margolyes stereotyped Peters despite her claims she was discussing identity and personal backgrounds Yahoo News. The 85-year-old Bafta winner later said she had not intended to cause offense.
Actor Defends Pay Concerns Without Resenting Peers
Margolyes did not begrudge other Harry Potter actors their higher earnings Oxford Mail. She simply felt her own compensation was disappointingly low. The controversy split opinion online about fair payment for minor roles in major franchises.
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