Afshan Azad – Now
Afshan Azad made a lot of amazing friends on the set of Harry Potter, but this experience didn’t inspire her to become a full-time actress. She went through an extremely traumatic experience in 2010, when her brother and father attacked her because she was dating a man from a different religion. Despite the fact she doesn’t have the support of her family, her loyal friends and thousands of fans across the globe are on Azad’s side.
Maggie Smith as Minerva McGonagall
J. K. Rowling hand-picked Dame Maggie Smith to embody one of the fiercest Hogwarts ladies and it turned out to be one of the best decisions she made. Minerva McGonagall was a tough, but fair, teacher with a dry sense of humor and an enormous heart. She only showed these traits during times of trouble, but they made her everyone’s favorite Hogwarts professor.
Maggie Smith – Now
Smith was a two-time Oscar winner and one of the most notable names in the British film industry before the role in Harry Potter introduced her to a new generation. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while still starring in the magical franchise, and made a full recovery before leaving it behind. Smith later stole every scene as quick-witted Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey and won numerous awards for her sublime performance in this hit series.