Miriam Margolyes is known for her unapologetic and sometimes unconventional takes on the entertainment industry. Recently, at the Hay Festival on June 1st, she shared her less-than-favorable experience with Lily Allen on The Graham Norton Show.
Margolyes has been a regular on The Graham Norton Show, often delighting audiences with her whimsical stories. In one memorable episode from 2014, she was joined by Lily Allen, Dominic Cooper, and several other A-list guests. However, this particular episode left Margolyes with a sense of discontent.
Speaking to author Philippe Sands, Margolyes described Allen as someone who believed it was all about her
. She recounted how Lily seemed dismissive, once thinking aloud, Who is this woman? Miriam who?
. This attitude didn’t sit well with Margolyes. She wasn’t friendly and I didn’t like that and so I showed my dislike
, she admitted, adding that her reaction was regrettable: She was much younger than me and I should have just taught her how to behave.
This isn’t the first time Margolyes has been candid about her opinions of fellow celebrities. During the same panel interview, she expressed disdain for Monty Python star John Cleese, saying he has become an a***hole
and commented that Bill Oddie is not a nice man.
Margolyes also recalled another tense moment from an earlier episode featuring Friends star Matthew Perry. Known for her penchant for risque stories, she left Perry visibly uncomfortable with one of her anecdotes. The incident went viral online after Perry confessed, I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been more uncomfortable in my life.
Despite these intense moments, Miriam’s candor continues to attract attention and make waves across social media, often reminding us why she remains such a compelling figure in entertainment.
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