Miriam Margolyes, who portrayed Professor Sprout in the 'Harry Potter' film series, has sparked controversy with her comments directed at adult fans of the franchise, telling them to 'Grow Up!' and move on from their attachment to the series, emphasizing that it is intended for children. Her remarks have included a blunt message, suggesting that if 'your balls have dropped, then it's time to forget about it.' This stance has been reiterated across various platforms, including interviews and social media posts. In addition to her comments on the 'Harry Potter' series, Margolyes also made headlines for turning down a role in Marvel's 'AGATHA' series over a pay dispute, stating her dislike for America and her unwillingness to spend four months in Georgia for filming, despite being offered half a million pounds, but she demanded a million pounds.
Miriam Margolyes to adult Harry Potter fans: “If your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it” (via abcnews_au on IG) https://t.co/3EvBFzZDHo
Miriam Margolyes to adult Harry Potter fans “If your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it” (via abcnews_au | IG) https://t.co/xnH3Ocv6k0
Miriam Margolyes, known for her role as Professor Sprout in ‘Harry Potter,’ reveals she turned down a role for a Marvel film: “I don’t like America and I didn’t want to be in Georgia for four months.” https://t.co/BMQYL7W7v3
Miriam Margolyes turned down a role in Marvel’s ‘AGATHA’ series over a pay dispute. "I don't like America and I didn't want to be in Georgia for 4 months. I just said, I want a million pounds. They said, you can have half a million." (via @newscomauHQ) https://t.co/rlHTiPrk6w
Miriam Margolyes has doubled down on adult Harry Potter fans needing to grow up. “If your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it.” (Source: abcnews_au/IG) https://t.co/exuK8xh7pw
Harry Potter: Is Miriam Margolyes right that adult fans should 'grow up'? https://t.co/q9dBZQaLuh
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes, who played Professor Sprout, doubles down on her previous commentary that the movies are for children. https://t.co/f9LWJIbRxM
These people are as bad, if not worse than the obsessed "Disney Adults" Harry Potter Star Is Creeped Out by Adult Fans, “Grow Up!” https://t.co/VnssvYbltl
Miriam Margolyes, who played the role of Professor Sprout in the "Harry Potter" film franchise, has urged older fans to move on. https://t.co/lOkeqS5mDB
Miriam Margolyes enrages adult Harry Potter fans by claiming they should be 'over' the book and film series by now as it is 'for children' https://t.co/V4Z32hngkH https://t.co/jCruLTBjpb