HANNAH Waddingham has been known as an actress and singer since her West End debut 24 years ago.
But who is she and what TV shows has she been on?
Who is Hannah Waddingham?
Hannah Waddingham was born on July 28, 1974, and is a singer and actress.
She is known for her work on the screen and stage.
The actress was born in Wandsworth in London and her mother, Melodie Kelly, was an opera singer.
Hannah is a graduate of the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, and has an impressive four octave vocal range.
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She started out in dinner theatre, performing in the interactive comedy Joni And Gina’s Wedding.
What role did Hannah Waddingham have in Game of Thrones?
In 2016, Hannah hit the big-time when she was cast as Septa Unella in the fifth season of Game Of Thrones.
Her character featured in the infamous scene where Cersei Lannister gets revenge on Septa by waterboarding her.
During an appearance on the Collider Ladies Night podcast, Hannah opened up about the challenging filming process on Game Of Thrones.
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She said: “Other than childbirth, it was the worst day of my life.
“Because Lena (Headey, who played Cersei Lannister) was uncomfortable pouring liquid in my face for that long, and I was beside myself.”
What other roles is Hannah Waddingham famous for?
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.
In an interview with The Mirror in 2021, Hannah said: “I’d never been groped in my life, but I was groped three times in one week in Benidorm.
“To get on set, I had to walk through the hotel dressed as Tonya in some non-existent bikini and high heels with blokes gawping at me… or rather groping me.
“I had to stop myself doing what I’d instinctively do – knock their blocks off – because I was working.”
Hannah also has a recurring role on Netflix’s Sex Education as Jackson Marchetti’s mother, and starred as Jax-Ur in TV series Krypton.
She played Lady Bellaston in the Tom Jones mini-series, and was seen in the sequel to Hollywood blockbuster Hocus Pocus 2, playing The Witch.
At the 2022 Super Bowl Hannah was thrown into the spotlight in the Rakuten ad, and in May 2023 she gained a whole new fanbase hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.
How tall is Hannah Waddingham?
Hannah is known for her incredible stature and impressive physique.
Because of this, fans often wonder how tall the actress really is.
We can confirm that Hannah stands at an impressive 5 foot 11 inches (1.8m).
Is Hannah Waddingham married and does she have children?
As of April 2024 Hannah is single, but was previously in a relationship with hotelier Gianluca Cugnetto.
During their relationship they welcomed a daughter together in 2015.
It is not clear when Hannah parted ways with the father of her child.
But the former couple now co-parent daughter Kitty together, with Hannah juggling roles to ensure she’s close to home.
She told Michelle Visage on the Rule Breakers podcast about her preferences in men and dating: “I mean I think we all have time if you make time.
“But I’m a pretty picky girl really and have such a very specific kind of criteria of things.
“One of the main things with guys, just come on man, positivity – positivity and charisma and I’m your gal.
“But there’s an awful lot of misogs (miserable old gits) out there.
“I don’t need it.
“I don’t go much on stereotypical cutey pie, whatever, sexy, whatever.
“I want a guy that scoops me up and goes ‘I’ve got you, I don’t care if you’ve got your make-up on or not, I’m happy to lie in bed with you and have Marmite on toast and a glass of milk.
“And just be a lovely positive, charismatic soul.”
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When is she on the Jonathan Ross Show?
Hannah is going to be on the Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10.05 pm on ITV.
The show can be rewatched either online on ITVX or at 11.05 pm ITV+1 on the air day of the show.
