Career Shifts and Controversies Among "Harry Potter" Actors
The actors from the cherished "Harry Potter" film series have traversed a variety of paths since their days at Hogwarts, some encountering legal issues and others embarking on entirely different career ventures.
Jamie Waylett's Legal Issues and Career Change
Jamie Waylett, known for his role as Vincent Crabbe, faced significant legal troubles post-"Harry Potter". In 2009, he was arrested after police discovered cannabis during a vehicle stop and further found a cannabis cultivation setup at his home. His involvement in the 2011 London riots led to a two-year prison sentence. Recently, Waylett has redirected his career towards the music industry and sells personalized videos on Cameo.
Josh Herdman's Transition to Mixed Martial Arts
Josh Herdman, who portrayed Gregory Goyle, took up mixed martial arts after his acting career. Since 2016, after training in jiujitsu for five years, Herdman has been competing as an MMA fighter. Nonetheless, his career shift also included a moment of controversy in 2018 due to an alleged vandalism incident in Scotland.
Nicholas Read's Legal Problems
Nicholas Read, another series actor, was handed a 20-week suspended sentence in 2011 for indecent exposure, marking not his first brush with the law concerning inappropriate behavior.
Devon Murray's Financial and Legal Troubles
Devon Murray, famously Seamus Finnigan in the films, was legally challenged by his former agent in 2016 over unpaid commission fees, resulting in a court mandate to pay £210,000. Details emerged on Murray's lavish expenditures during his younger years.
Scarlett Byrne Joins the Playboy Enterprise
Scarlett Byrne, who played Pansy Parkinson, shifted her career towards the Playboy business after marrying Cooper Hefner in 2019. Byrne has since been vocal about normalizing nudity and promoting body positivity under the Playboy brand.
Jessie Cave Explores OnlyFans
Jessie Cave, known as Lavender Brown in the series, has opted for a unique presence on OnlyFans. Unlike typical content on the platform, Cave focuses on a niche — providing videos that cater to a hair fetish, including "hair sounds" and "sensual hair experiences". Cave clarified that her decision to join OnlyFans is driven by financial needs, specifically to fund her home renovations, and emphasized that her content is non-sexual.
