Hannah Waddingham is widely recognized for her role as Rebecca Welton in the hit comedy series Ted LassoHer portrayal of the tough boss of fictional football club AFC Richmond won her critical acclaim and multiple awards.
Prior to this, Waddingham was known for her performances on stage, particularly in London’s West End, and for her roles in TV series such as “game of Thrones”she played Septa Unella, Sex Educationin which she plays Jackson’s mother, Sofia Marchetti.
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- Full name: Hannah Waddingham
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1974
- Age: 50
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Wandsworth, London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor, singer
- Height: 5′ 11″
- Parents: Melody Kelly (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: No
- Children: Katie
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: None
- Race: N/A
- Net worth: $5.5 million
Early life and education
Hannah Waddingham, 50, was born in Wandsworth, London, on July 28, 1974. Her mother, Melody Kelly, is an opera singer, and her grandparents are also involved in opera, which exposed Hannah to performing arts from an early age.
Growing up in the theatre and heavily influenced by her family’s musical background, Waddingham attended the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in London, where she honed her acting and singing skills.
Personal life
Hannah Waddingham was in a long-term relationship with Italian businessman Gianluca Cugnetto for more than a decade. The couple welcomed their daughter, Kitty, in 2016. Despite being told her chances of pregnancy were low, Waddingham publicly stated that she was honored to have a daughter.
Kitty suffers from Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP), a disease that causes blood vessels to swell. As of 2024, Waddingham is raising her daughter as a single mother. She keeps her personal life relatively private, publicly focusing on her career and role as a mother.
Profession
Hannah Waddingham began her career on stage, rising to fame in London’s West End with performances in Spamalot, Into the forestand The Wizard of Oz.
She moved to television and film, which brought her greater fame. She gained attention for her role in the film Septa Unella. game of Thronesbest known as “The Nun of Shame”.
In 2020, Waddingham starred in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso Playing the role of Rebecca Welton, a role that showcased her acting and singing abilities.
She is Ted Lasso She has also starred in Tangled 2 He has played roles in other TV series, such as Sex Education And the following movies Les Miserables.
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2021) Ted Lasso
- Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2021, 2022) Ted Lasso
- Winner of an Olivier Award for his dramatic performance
net worth
Hannah Waddingham’s net worth is estimated to be $5.5 million in 2024. She has accumulated her wealth through her extensive work in theatre, television and film, and has played roles in high-profile TV series such as Ted Lasso and “game of Thrones”.
Social Media
- Instagram: @hannah_waddingham
- Twitter: No
Filmography
- Les Miserables (2012)
- Hustle (2019)
- Tangled 2 (2022)
- scapegoat (2024)
Discography
- Our Love (2000)
- Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas (2023)
