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Variety’s Power of Women London honored five leading women—Cynthia Erivo, Emilia Clarke, Suki Waterhouse, Emma Corrin and Hannah Waddingham—with a surprise appearance by Dame Joan Collins; Clarke spoke about her brain hemorrhages and recovery, Corrin noted being the first non-binary Icon of the Year recipient, and the event underscored female empowerment, community, and advocacy in the industry.
In a candid Variety interview, Hannah Waddingham credits critics with propelling her to the next act after an early-panned show, dismisses rumors she auditioned for Wicked’s Madame Morrible, and discusses her return as Rebecca in Ted Lasso Season 4. She also leads the action-comedy Ride or Die with Octavia Spencer (she did most of her own stunts) and reflects on the show’s collaborative rewrites, her flexible project choices, and her stance against AI altering performances. Off screen, she highlights balancing work with single-parent life and her charity work with Make-a-Wish U.K., including ongoing support for families in need.
Hannah Waddingham revealed she keeps a mental list of casting directors and others who insulted her in the past, and she now turns down work from those who disrespected her. Despite past slights, her career is thriving with roles in "Ted Lasso," "The Fall Guy," and the upcoming "Mission Impossible" movie.
Hannah Waddingham, star of Ted Lasso, keeps a mental list of people who tried to hinder her career, including casting directors and school bullies. She enjoys telling them to look elsewhere now that she has found success. Waddingham, who recently appeared in The Fall Guy and will be in Mission: Impossible 8, has shared her struggles in transitioning from musical theatre to screen roles and used her Emmy acceptance speech to advocate for theatre performers.
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham shut down a photographer at the Olivier Awards who asked her to show more leg, firmly telling him not to be disrespectful and threatening to leave. Viewers praised her for standing her ground and handling the confrontation with a firm tone, with many hailing her as a role model. Waddingham, who was hosting the event, managed to put the rocky start behind her and went on to deliver a great show for everyone at the awards ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in Ted Lasso, shut down a sexist photographer at the 2024 Olivier Awards, refusing to comply with his request to "show more leg" and admonishing him for his behavior before walking away, garnering cheers from onlookers. This isn't the first time Waddingham has stood up to inappropriate requests from photographers, as she previously declined to blow a kiss at another event.
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham confronted a photographer at the Olivier Awards in London after he made an inappropriate comment, telling him, "Don't be a d---." Video captured the tense moment, with fans applauding Waddingham for standing her ground. The actress, who was hosting the event, was praised on social media for calling out the photographer's behavior, while some suggested the request may have been related to her gown's leg-slit.
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham called out a photographer on the red carpet at the Olivier Awards for telling her to "show me leg," firmly stating, "Don't be a d–k." The actress received applause from fans as she walked off in a custom Marchesa gown and later hosted the event, making three outfit changes during the ceremony. Waddingham starred as Rebecca Welton in "Ted Lasso" for three seasons and won the 2021 Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham called out a red carpet photographer at the Olivier Awards for making a sexist remark, telling him "Don't be a d--k" and refusing to comply with his request to "show me leg." The actress, known for her role as Rebecca Welton, has been praised for her courage and outspokenness in the face of sexism, and is set to appear in upcoming films alongside Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, and Tom Cruise.
Hannah Waddingham called out a photographer on the red carpet at the Olivier Awards for making a comment about her leg, stating, "Don't be a dick, otherwise I'll move off." The "Ted Lasso" star, known for standing up for herself, recently shared her decision to no longer accept small film and TV roles. Waddingham hosted the awards show, which saw "Sunset Boulevard" win big with seven awards, and other winners included Sarah Snook, Mark Gatiss, and "Operation Mincemeat."
"Ted Lasso" star Hannah Waddingham confronted a photographer who asked her to reveal more of her leg before the Olivier Awards, asserting that such a request would never be made to a man. The viral video of the confrontation garnered praise for Waddingham, with many commending her for standing her ground and handling the interaction with grace. She later hosted the awards and received accolades for her handling of the situation.
Hannah Waddingham, host of the Olivier Awards, confronted a photographer who asked her to "show leg" while posing for pictures, stating "Don't be a dick otherwise I'll move off. Don't say 'show me leg.' No." The actress then shook her head and walked off, continuing to exchange words with the photographer as she moved on. Succession star Sarah Snook and singer-actress Nicole Scherzinger were among the big winners at the 2024 Olivier Awards.
Hannah Waddingham, host of the Olivier Awards, confronted a photographer who asked her to "show leg" during a photo session, asserting that such a comment wouldn't be made to a man and urging the photographer not to be disrespectful. The incident was captured on video and shared on social media. Waddingham's response has been praised, and she went on to host the awards, where Succession star Sarah Snook and singer-actress Nicole Scherzinger were among the winners.
Hannah Waddingham, who played Septa Unella in Game of Thrones, revealed that she spent 10 hours actually being waterboarded during filming, leaving her with chronic claustrophobia. She described the experience as the worst day of her life and emphasized that the reality of her scene contributed to the series' greatness, despite the toll it took on her. Other cast members, including Sophie Turner and Iwan Rheon, have also spoken about the traumatic impact of their roles on the show.
Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in Game of Thrones, revealed the trauma she experienced while filming a waterboarding scene for the show, leading to chronic claustrophobia. She described being strapped to a table for 10 hours and physically and emotionally drained after the ordeal. Despite the lasting impact, she expressed that the show's caliber made it worth it. The show's director of photography previously shared safety precautions taken to protect actors during filming.