Miranda Hart: 'Can I Be An Actress, Not A 6ft 1in Actress?' - BBC News

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Miranda Hart says she is fed up with being defined by her height or weight, and wishes she could just be known for her acting alone.

The Call the Midwife star was speaking ahead of her appearance in the comedy film Spy, which also stars actress Melissa McCarthy.

Naga Munchetty went to meet them.

  • SubsectionEntertainment & Arts
  • Published28 May 2015
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