#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