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Miriam Margolyes' Racist Remarks Spark Outrage
5 Sep
Summary
- Miriam Margolyes questioned a Black TV host's racial identity and used a slur.
- She previously made similar comments about an Egyptian-Australian host.
- Another Harry Potter actor faces death threats over casting.
Miriam Margolyes, known for her role in the Harry Potter films, has drawn significant criticism for making racist remarks on live television. During an appearance to promote her book, Margolyes questioned Black TV host Andi Peters' racial identity, assuming he had a white mother and a Black father, which Peters corrected. Margolyes then used the term 'high yella,' a derogatory phrase for lighter-skinned Black individuals.
This is not the first time Margolyes has faced backlash for similar comments. In a prior interview, she similarly questioned the racial identity of Egyptian-Australian host Waleed Aly. The controversy surrounding Margolyes' remarks comes at a sensitive time for the Harry Potter franchise.
Separately, Paapa Essiedu, a Black British actor set to play Severus Snape in an upcoming HBO adaptation, has revealed he is facing escalating racist hostility, including death threats, over his casting. Despite this, Essiedu remains committed to the role, with co-star Jason Isaacs condemning the attacks as explicitly racist.
