Miriam Margolyes has been branded ‘iconic’ by shocked fans after posing in a topless journal shoot with British Vogue.

The actress, 82, appeared on the quilt of British Vogue with singers Janelle Monáe and Rina Sawayama for British Vogue’s Satisfaction July subject. Within the shoot Miriam could be seen sitting by a desk full of tea and desert treats as she sits topless.

Miriam Margolyes journal shoot

Chatting with British Vogue about popping out in 1966, Miriam stated: “I by no means had any disgrace about being homosexual or something actually. I knew it wasn’t prison as a result of it was me. I couldn’t be prison.”

Nevertheless, the actress revealed that her dad and mom’ response was so hurtful that she regrets popping out to them. She stated: “It damage them and I don’t need to damage individuals.”

Opening up about her delight of being a part of the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, Miriam added: “I believe homosexual persons are very fortunate, as a result of we aren’t typical, we’re a gaggle barely aside. It provides us an edge. We’re good artists, we’re good musicians. And I like being homosexual. I wouldn’t need to be straight for something.”

Miriam has been in a relationship along with her long-time accomplice Heather Sutherland since 1967.

Fan response

Taking to Twitter, many fans gushed about Miriam’s shoot for British Vogue.

One particular person stated: “Miriam Margolyes is a legend, cross it on #MiriamMargolyes.”

A second wrote: “I LOVE THIS – she is so completely different and never afraid to be herself. Find it irresistible!!!”

“Sure, sure, Miriam Margolyes! What a nationwide treasure — topless at 82,” one other added.

And a fourth particular person stated: “Once I develop up I need to be Miriam Margolyes.”

Another person stated on Twitter: “Miriam Margolyes being the quilt of British Vogue this month is iconic and I’m completely LIVING for it!”

One other gushed: “All the pieces Miriam Margolyes says is [bleep] gold. Her complete philosophy and angle to life is divine and I like her MADLY. Absolute icon.”

Others branded Miriam “our icon”.

All of us aspire to be like Miriam!

See the complete function within the July subject of British Vogue, out there by way of digital obtain and on newsstands from Tuesday 20 June

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