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Happy Birthday, Shirley Henderson!

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Posted by: Edward
November 24, 2007, 06:52 PM

Today we celebrate the birthday of actress Shirley Henderson, who portrays the ghost of Moaning Myrtle in the Harry Potter films. Everyone, please raise your glasses to toast Miss Henderson on her 42nd birthday this evening. Cheers, Shirley!

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Bobby

Wow, she’s 42??

But she can still pass for a 17 year old ghost, good for her.

Posted by Bobby on November 24, 2007 @ 07:07 PM
godric gryfindor

Happy birthday

Posted by godric gryfindor on November 24, 2007 @ 07:09 PM
kath

So looks so young!

Posted by kath on November 24, 2007 @ 07:10 PM
kath

So looks so young!

Posted by kath on November 24, 2007 @ 07:10 PM
Meissa

Oh man, I hope I look like that when I’m 42. That gives me hope, because I’ve always looked younger than my age… Maybe I’ll do a Shirley Henderson.

Happy B-day, you youthful thing you!

Posted by Meissa on November 24, 2007 @ 07:29 PM
TheEighthPotter

How is it that she can be 42 and flawlessly play a 17-year-old? That’s some good acting! She’s perfect for Myrtle, so I hope she has a perfect birthday!

Posted by TheEighthPotter on November 24, 2007 @ 07:41 PM
Professor Potter

First Fudge is 80. Myrtle is 42. How old is Ron? 58? Well happy birthday Shirley Henderson and thanks for playing the role of Moaning Myrtle so brilliantly and stealing every scene you’re in.

Posted by Professor Potter on November 24, 2007 @ 07:48 PM
Amy S

She’s so lucky to be so young looking! Happy birthday Shirley!

Posted by Amy S on November 24, 2007 @ 08:05 PM
Alianor

Wow, that’s amazing! I had no idea she was playing young, let alone that young. Holy cow.

Posted by Alianor on November 24, 2007 @ 08:15 PM
Ashley

Holy cow! I would have never thought she was 42! That is amazing!!

Posted by Ashley on November 24, 2007 @ 08:18 PM
Joy

Holy Mackerel!!! 42! Who would have guessed? She also played a great Jude in Bridget Jones (with Renee Zellweger and Gemma Jones). She passes as Myrtle perfectly. With a face like that, I wouldn’t be surprised if she still gets carded for drinks :) Lucky her, and definitely something to aspire to. Happy Birthday, Shirley!

Posted by Joy on November 24, 2007 @ 08:23 PM
Helios Lightra

Wow. 42. Had no idea. That’s a good number…the meaning of life, the universe, and everything for that matter. Seeing as no one seems to have had any idea that was how old she was, perhaps it was a typo? That’s irrelevent though. If that’s how old she is, than she certainly is a good actress.

Posted by Helios Lightra on November 24, 2007 @ 08:26 PM
bridget

wow! i thought she was like 20…

Posted by bridget on November 24, 2007 @ 08:32 PM
Kelly

Helios Lightra: No she is indeed actually that old. Not a typo. Impressive huh? Well Happy Birthday to her. :)

Posted by Kelly on November 24, 2007 @ 08:42 PM
Kelly

Helios Lightra: No she is indeed actually that old. Not a typo. Impressive huh? Well Happy Birthday to her. :)

Posted by Kelly on November 24, 2007 @ 08:42 PM
Confederate Lady

My, oh my! Let me add my praise, for her youthful appearance, too! You, Ms Shirley, are one beautiful YOUNG lady and wonderful actress, to boot. The kind anyone would aspire to! A happy and wonderful birthday! May your years always be kind and your dreams come true!

Posted by Confederate Lady on November 24, 2007 @ 09:31 PM
Spencer

Wow she looks diffrent in the movies even if she gets in costum and had makup on and is a ghost 42 wow i thought the actor who played murtle was like 16

Posted by Spencer on November 24, 2007 @ 09:34 PM
Kendra Dumbledore

OH WOW SHE IS 42! Crazy…. She looks so young happy birthday to her! I love Myrtle!

Posted by Kendra Dumbledore on November 24, 2007 @ 10:09 PM
Dan

If you enjoyed Trainspotting then you should see Shirley in Dirty Filthy Love. She is amazing. A sad/funny/horrifying yet uplifting film.

Posted by Dan on November 24, 2007 @ 10:15 PM
VanessaPineda

Omg! Congratulations Shirley, you are 42 years old and you can pass by a ghost of 16! Really impresing.. Happy Birthday.

Posted by VanessaPineda on November 24, 2007 @ 10:31 PM
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