Miriam Margolyes Makes More Money on Cameo than in Harry Potter

May 6, 2026, 14:01
EuropeEntertainment

Introduction

Miriam Margolyes is a famous actor. She made more money from the app Cameo than from the Harry Potter movies.

Main Body

Miriam joined Cameo in 2020. She makes £100 for one short video. She made £570,000 in total. This is a lot of money. She made £60,000 for two Harry Potter movies. The movies made her famous. But the app gives her more money now. People use the app in new ways. Before, people asked for hello videos. Now, people ask her for help and advice.

Conclusion

Miriam uses the internet to make money. She earns much more now than she did in the movies.

Learning

💰 Comparing Money

In this text, we see how to talk about more and less. This is a key skill for A2 learners.

The Pattern: More [Noun] than [Something]

Examples from the story:

  • More money → than in Harry Potter
  • More money → than she did in the movies

How to use it in real life: If you have £10 and your friend has £5, you say:

  • "I have more money than my friend."

Quick Tip: We use more when we compare two things to see which one is bigger or higher.

  • App money →\rightarrow More
  • Movie money →\rightarrow Less

Vocabulary Learning

actor (n.)
a person who performs in movies, plays, or TV shows
Example:The actor gave a great performance.
famous (adj.)
well known by many people
Example:The city is famous for its food.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods and services
Example:She saved her money for a trip.
app (n.)
a small computer program for phones or tablets
Example:I downloaded a new app to learn English.
video (n.)
a recording of moving pictures
Example:He watched a funny video on the internet.
movies (n.)
long film stories shown in theaters
Example:We went to the cinema to see the latest movies.
internet (n.)
a worldwide network of computers
Example:You can find information on the internet.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:Can you help me with my homework?
advice (n.)
suggestions on what to do
Example:She gave me good advice about studying.
use (v.)
to employ or put into service
Example:Use a pencil to write this.
join (v.)
to become a member of
Example:He decided to join the club.
total (n.)
the whole amount
Example:The total cost was fifty dollars.
now (adv.)
at the present time
Example:I will do it now.
new (adj.)
not old, recently made or discovered
Example:She bought a new phone.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People enjoy music.