another person from "harry potter" has passed away
2024-09-28
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the media always calls maggie smith a british national treasure actress
this sentence is not exaggerated at all
"welcome to hogwarts."
when harry potter, hermione and ron climbed the steps of hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry for the first time, they heard such an old, weak, but elegant voice. on the steps, the old professor wearing a black dress and a serious expression was waiting for them. in the years that followed, she was devoted to her duties and full of sense of justice, and she continued to supervise and accompany their growth, and extended a helping hand at critical moments to protect the students and the school. occasionally, this aloof old lady will reveal a rather out-of-the-box personality, such as turning into a cute tabby cat, or telling a few cold jokes that stun others at critical moments in the battle to ease the situation. a tense atmosphere.
no "harry potter" fan will forget this unique "professor mcgonagall", a character who played a crucial role in the seven "harry potter" movies. but now, the original lines spoken by professor mcgonagall can never be reproduced. according to the bbc, the famous british actor maggie smith, who played professor mcgonagall, passed away on the morning of september 27, 2024 at the age of 89. maggie smith's two sons released a statement saying their mother was surrounded by friends and family when she died. they also mentioned that maggie smith was "a very private person" and while they were grieving, they also hoped that everyone could respect their privacy.
actor maggie smith picture/douban
the media always calls maggie smith a british national treasure actor, and there is no exaggeration in this statement. the "stardom" of this talented and beautiful female star has almost no interruptions in her life. before she was 50 years old, maggie smith won an oscar for best actress and a best supporting actress, becoming an international movie star. she also won several emmy awards in her subsequent life. , british academy film awards and other awards.
unlike those acting stars who have gained aura, maggie smith, who has been regarded as a "drama star" since she was young, lives a very free and easy life, and does not pay much attention to fame and fortune. what she cares about all her life is acting, working, and living a low-key private life. for this reason, she even refused to attend the emmy awards ceremony many times. in fact, many viewers who are familiar with her can see that her personality is very similar to that of "professor mcgonagall". under the serious appearance, she reveals a kind of cold humor that can understand the world. this unique sense of humor and realism comes from the nutrients she has absorbed from the hardships of life, and these nutrients are also the charm that attracts movie fans around the world.
"cold humor" smiles at life
in fact, one of the most striking words about maggie smith's personality is her cold humor. after her death, the british "mirror" in its article commemorating her not only reviewed her performance in "harry potter" but also specifically mentioned: we don't know much about her private life, but it is obvious that she was a very witty and humorous person. this summary is quite accurate. people can experience this cold humor from all aspects of her life. in 2015, on a talk show with the famous host graham norton, maggie smith recalled that she once met a young "harry potter" fan, and the child asked her directly: "are you really a cat?" so she tried her best to answer him in a humorous tone without being offensive: "kid, wake up." this sentence caused the audience in the show to burst into laughter.
although maggie smith feels that she is trying not to "offend" those around her, her true personality cannot be hidden. her wit, humor, and ability to "tease" everyone she meets, and her endless black humor jokes are what her friends like most about her. actor ian mckellen once mentioned that in 2001, when he was nominated for an oscar for best supporting actor for "the lord of the rings", he met maggie smith on the red carpet, and maggie smith asked him what necklace he was wearing. he replied that this was an emerald that would bring him good luck. but as a result, "the lord of the rings" swept many awards, except ian mckellen himself who did not win. after the awards, ian mckellen was very depressed and wanted to drink to drown his sorrows. as a result, he met maggie smith again on the way. maggie smith pointed to the necklace and said to him: "this thing is useless, right? ?”
however, in maggie smith's own view, these characteristics of her cannot be called humor, but a purely true reaction. after "downton abbey" became popular in the united states, maggie smith was once complimented by the host on her popularity during an interview. she felt that she might be recognized by many american viewers, but she used this phrase ungratefully. a "humorous" response: not necessarily, because i don't go out very often, so they can't meet me by chance. in order to prove that she was "not popular", she even gave an example that she did meet a child on the road. the child recognized her face, but could not remember what role she had played. in desperation, the child blurted out: " i will definitely remember who you are.”
the root of this humor even comes from a state of "social fear" that does not like to be in contact with others. also after the filming of "downton abbey", an actor who worked with maggie smith mentioned that it was easy to tell when she was in a bad mood. she doesn't like people getting too close to her. if a staff member doesn't pay attention to the distance, she will immediately pick up a cane to draw social boundaries and say: "that's enough." she also doesn't like to receive awards, and has been nominated for the academy award nine times. she has never been to the awards ceremony in person once. at the 2016 emmy awards ceremony, the host once shouted to maggie smith that if any more nominees did not come to receive the award like her, the trophy would have to be collected from the lost and found office.
she doesn't please the audience, offends the host, and even "disdains" the emmys and oscars, but the more she does this, the more people like her. these past events of not accepting awards have even become interesting "memes". as long as this proud old lady with round eyes and chin raised high appears on the screen, people will feel that she will definitely bring a good role to the audience because she is real and reliable.
the hard life behind the cold humor
the "harry potter" series made maggie smith popular among young people. however, if you exclude "the magic professor", there are countless other masterpieces in maggie smith's life. for example, many people have watched the award-winning british drama "downton abbey", in which the elderly maggie smith plays the "old lady" who frequently makes famous sentences but has a big-picture perspective. his special temperament brings the essence of british humor to the world. some people say that when the lines were written, they didn't seem to find them very interesting, but once maggie smith acted, they became funny immediately.
in addition, she does not only play such poisonous and humorous roles. in the movie "spring breeze" many years ago, maggie smith broke the convention and played a female teacher who pursued freedom of individuality. this image of an independent woman was very rare at the time, and it also won her a lot of awards. the first oscar trophy. such a unique role can only be played by a very self-assertive actor.
not every "old lady" or "professor" is born a unique old lady. maggie smith's skillful acting style and attitude towards life naturally come from the training she experienced when she was young. many media believe that maggie smith was born in a "loving" family with a harmonious relationship between her parents. she has had outstanding beauty and acting talent since she was a child, and her acting career is also going very smoothly. although these descriptions are one aspect of maggie smith's life, it is obvious that the other side of comedy is likely to be tragedy. such a smooth life trajectory naturally cannot explain the source of her venomous and serious temperament.
the answer to this question was found by maggie smith's biographer mike coveney. in maggie smith's biography, he mentioned that maggie smith used to be a somewhat lonely child who often argued with her brothers. however, she did not dare to resist her brothers head-on, but only dared to mock them behind their backs. in addition, her mother did not understand why maggie smith insisted on becoming an actress and always suppressed her character. slowly, the girl developed a dual character of self-restraint and a fondness for "venomous tongue". more importantly, maggie smith's seemingly smooth acting career has also experienced ups and downs. when she was young, she was discovered and trained by the excellent british actor laurence olivier to participate in stage plays, but soon her light overshadowed "bole" because she herself received higher praise and inspired lawrence olivier. oliver's jealousy. so during a performance of "othello", laurence olivier faked the plot and gave her a huge slap in the face, knocking her to the ground.
although this past incident was later handled lightly by maggie smith, the public injury caused by her mentor must have caused permanent wounds in her heart. from this, she began to climb more vigorously towards the peak of her career, and truly achieved many worldly achievements. although she is strong and rarely reveals her emotions to others, and always responds to everything with ridicule and ridicule, the loneliness and betrayal she has faced since childhood may really be the reason why she is afraid of human interaction. she always seems to use the weapon of humor and the crutch in hand "draw clear boundaries" with others. she no longer relies on the friendship of others. she faces everything alone, only with her family. including later suffering from eye disease and breast cancer while filming one of the "harry potter" movies, she successfully faced it all with strength and eventually recovered.
now, this "old british lady" who has a strong spirit and seems to have some magic in her body has also bid farewell to this world, and like several other actors who play "famous teachers" in hogwarts, they are touring the magical world. as daniel radcliffe, the actor who played harry potter, described maggie smith, she was already a legend in her own right. "the word legend is overused, but if it applies to anyone in our industry, it applies to her. thank you, maggie."
author: qiu guangyu
source: china news weekly
