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Miriam Margolyes Reflects on Friendship with DiCaprio

9/10/2025

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Miriam Margolyes shared her friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio from filming "Romeo + Juliet" on Bryony Gordon's podcast.
She humorously recalled mistaking DiCaprio for gay based on his clothing choices in Mexico City.
Margolyes described DiCaprio as a "jolly nice chap" and a "splendid" actor.
She reflected on her experiences with John Cleese, calling him "a bitter old man."
Margolyes felt unwelcome in Cambridge University's Footlights drama society due to her vibrant personality.

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Miriam Margolyes shared her friendship with Leonardo DiCaprio from filming "Romeo + Juliet" on Bryony Gordon's podcast.
She humorously recalled mistaking DiCaprio for gay based on his clothing choices in Mexico City.
Margolyes described DiCaprio as a "jolly nice chap" and a "splendid" actor.
She reflected on her experiences with John Cleese, calling him "a bitter old man."
Margolyes felt unwelcome in Cambridge University's Footlights drama society due to her vibrant personality.