# @pinknews on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DR7frUwlCyV
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37677813-pinknews-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-06T17:00:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PinkNews (@pinknews) — https://gondola.cc/pinknews

## Caption

#FromTheArchives Embeth Davidtz, the actress who played Miss Honey in the 1996 film adaptation of Matilda, has opened up about the character becoming a gay icon.

Speaking to The Independent about Miss Honey's legacy, Davidtz said: “And she’s become a gay icon now! For lots of young girls, especially."

“I think we all have this idealised version of a mother, a teacher, a guardian or a friend when we’re young, and Miss Honey is just someone who would really protect you when the chips are down. If you’re neglected, she’d come and rescue you." She continued.

#LGBTQNews #LGBTQAlly #Matilda

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## Tags

matilda, fromthearchives, lgbtqnews, lgbtqally

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