As she makes her 82-year-old Vogue cover debut, Miriam Margolyes declares that she "wouldn't want to be straight for anything.".
The actress exuded joy in her sexuality as she posed for colorful photographs and spoke about how she "never had any shame" about it.
Because we are not conventional, she said, "gay people are very lucky.".
She was well-known for her iconic TV and movie roles as well as her candor in interviews. She came out as a lesbian in 1966, a time when homosexuality was against the law.
She also experienced the 1980s HIV crisis, which cost 34 of her friends their lives.
"I never felt ashamed of anything, let alone being gay. Since I was involved, I was certain it wasn't illegal. She told the fashion magazine, "I couldn't be a criminal.
The distinguished actress did, however, admit that she had second thoughts about telling her parents because she felt they had rejected her sexuality.
She said, "It hurt them, and I don't want to hurt people.".
Margolyes has had a long career in television and film, and some of her credits include Harry Potter, Vanity Fair, and Blackadder.
She has frequently made headlines for her outrageously honest interviews, and her outrageous anecdotes frequently go viral.
She told Vogue, "If you're not afraid to be who you are, it's a strong position.
We all feel so insecure. People are scared so frequently, and that is something I've always tried to combat. is to promote self-esteem in individuals. ".
In the July issue of British Vogue, she is highlighted alongside other "LGBTQ+ pioneers," such as Ncuti Gatwa and Emma D'Arcy.
On the 82-year-old's cover, which says "pride and joy," she is covered in blue satin and can be seen peeking out from behind a stylish mesh hat.
Dame Judi Dench, who at 85 became the oldest celebrity to appear on the cover of British Vogue in its 104-year history, is another recent cover that deserves mention.
One of British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful's proudest professional moments, the magazine debuted its first disabled models in April.
Enninful, a prominent advocate for greater inclusivity in the fashion industry, made the announcement that she would be leaving the position earlier this month.
The full article can be found in the July issue of British Vogue, which goes on sale starting on Tuesday, 20 June and is available for digital download.
