Hannah Waddingham tipped to star in upcoming West End adaptation (2024)

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What did Hannah Waddingham say? ›

In a video posted by a fan on X, the photographer's remarks are inaudible but Waddingham said: "Oh my God, you'd never say that to a man, my friend." She threatened to move on if they continued in that vein, adding: "Don't say 'show me leg.

Hannah Waddingham has performed on the West End and on one of the biggest shows in television history. But it was her breakout role on Ted Lasso that made her nervous -- due in part to her desire to impress the show's creator and lead, Jason Sudeikis.

Though she was linked for a decade to Italian businessman Italian Gianluca Cugnetto, Waddingham and Cugnetto never tied the knot and today, she remains single. The couple's long-running courtship did produce a child, now 9 years old, whom Waddingham proudly raises as a single mom.

Hannah appeared in Sex Education (2019) as Sofia Marchetti. In 2020, she gained international recognition for her acclaimed portrayal of Rebecca Welton in the Apple+ comedy series Ted Lasso (2020), for which she won Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2021 Critics Choice Awards.

Olivier Awards host Hannah Waddingham had a message for a photographer ahead of the ceremony, after he apparently asked her to "show your leg". Video of the incident has been shared on social media, with many praising the actress for putting the snapper in his place.

At the end of 2022 she was reported to have gone for a couple of dinners with musical tenor Alfie Boe, and they were reportedly having a romance when they were together for last May's Eurovision Song Contest, which Hannah hosted. But the stunner confirmed she was now single telling the host: 'My love life is dry.

Waddingham speaks fluent French and Italian and has stated her love for languages.

'Phantom Of The Opera' to close permanently in West End after 34 years due to coronavirus. The Phantom of the Opera has been forced to close in the West End for good due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Evita returns to the West End this summer in an all-star concert at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, accompanied by the 30-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

The Ted Lasso actress told PEOPLE in March 2023 that she found out her daughter was diagnosed with Henoch-Schönlein purpura or HSP, a painful autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation and bleeding in the small blood vessels, resulting in rashes and sore joints.

Who is Hannah Waddingham's ex? ›

As of April 2024 Hannah is single, but was previously in a relationship with hotelier Gianluca Cugnetto.

These days, Hannah is best known for playing Richmond FC owner Rebecca Welton on the smash hit series, Ted Lasso. She has proved so popular on the Apple TV show, that she has won two Emmys for the role. Benidorm fans will also remember her from the fifth series of the hit ITV show playing Tonya Dyke.

Hannah Waddingham has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows. How many West End shows has Hannah Waddingham been in? Hannah Waddingham has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

"My daughter wanted to contribute," she said. Hannah Waddingham showed off her daughter's craftsmanship at the 2024 SAG Awards. During her appearance at the award show in Los Angeles on Saturday, the "Ted Lasso" star donned a long red off-the-shoulder gown, accompanied by stunning jewelry.

Septa Unella's Fate In Game Of Thrones

Following the destruction of the Great Sept of Baelor that kills the Tyrells and the High Sparrow, Cersei tortured Unella by waterboarding her with wine in a cell and leaving her to be, presumably, tortured slowly to death by Ser Gregor Clegane, also known as the Mountain.

The “Game of Thrones” alum is no stranger to showing off her vocals on the small screen. She sang multiple times while appearing on “Ted Lasso,” which ran for three seasons from 2020 to 2023.

Sex Education casting director Lauren Evans, who worked with Waddingham on the show, was the one to suggest she play Hubert in Willow. Waddingham's nerdy love for fantasy and enthusiasm made her brief cameo as Hubert a memorable and authentic addition to Willow.

Hannah Waddingham had one of the most memorable moments in Game Of Thrones when she played the 'shame nun' of Septa Unella, with a catchphrase many remember.