Hannah Waddingham is a highly acclaimed British actress and singer known for her powerful stage presence and versatile performances across theater and television. She established a successful career in London's West End, earning multiple Olivier Award nominations for roles in productions like 'Spamalot' and 'A Little Night Music'. Waddingham achieved widespread international fame for her portrayal of Rebecca Welton in the hit series 'Ted Lasso', a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe nomination. Beyond her acting, she has garnered praise for her charisma as a television presenter, including hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. With a background in classical opera and a commanding screen presence, Waddingham is widely recognized for her dramatic range, comedic timing, and iconic musical talent, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in contemporary entertainment.
July 1974: Birth of Hannah Waddingham
Hannah Waddingham was born in Wandsworth, London, in July 1974, marking the beginning of her life.
1998: West End Debut
In 1998, Hannah Waddingham made her professional stage debut in London's West End, appearing in the production of Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens at The Queens Theatre.
March 2000: Starring role in Lautrec
In March 2000, Hannah Waddingham starred in the production of Lautrec, which was written by Charles Aznavour.
September 2000: Role creation in The Beautiful Game
Starting in September 2000, Waddingham portrayed the character of Christine Warner in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton musical The Beautiful Game, performing in the show during its year-long run at the Cambridge Theatre.
October 2000: Release of Our Kind of Love single
In October 2000, Hannah Waddingham, credited under the mononym Hannah, released the single 'Our Kind of Love' which originated from the musical The Beautiful Game. The single achieved success by reaching the No. 41 spot on the UK charts.
May 2002: Release of Space Family Robinson soundtrack and stage production
In May 2002, Hannah Waddingham sang the role of Starbird on the soundtrack for 'Space Family Robinson' and simultaneously performed the same role in the stage adaptation at London's Pleasance Theatre.
2002: Screen Debut
In 2002, Hannah Waddingham marked her debut on television with an appearance in the sitcom Coupling, subsequently securing a recurring role in the soap opera Brookside.
2002: Role in Space Family Robinson
In 2002, Waddingham played the role of Starbird in the stage production Space Family Robinson, written by Julian and Stephen Butler.
2003: Performance in Tonight's the Night
In 2003, Hannah Waddingham performed the role of Satan in the musical Tonight's the Night: The Rod Stewart Musical, staged at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
2007: Olivier Award Nomination for Spamalot
In 2007, Hannah Waddingham earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of the Lady of the Lake in the stage musical Spamalot.
2008: Broadway Debut in Spamalot
In 2008, Hannah Waddingham made her Broadway debut by reprising her role in the New York City transfer of the musical production Spamalot.
2009: Role in Agatha Christie's Marple
In 2009, Hannah Waddingham portrayed the character Lola Brewster in the television film The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side, which was part of the Agatha Christie's Marple series.
2010: Olivier Award Nomination for A Little Night Music
In 2010, Hannah Waddingham earned a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her acclaimed performance as Desirée Armfeldt in Trevor Nunn's revival of the musical A Little Night Music.
2010: Performance in Into the Woods
In 2010, Hannah Waddingham took on the role of the Witch during the Open Air Theatre production of Into the Woods in London.
March 2011: West End Debut in The Wizard of Oz
On 1 March 2011, Hannah Waddingham originated the role of The Wicked Witch of the West at the London Palladium, where she also premiered the song Red Shoes Blues.
September 2011: Departure from The Wizard of Oz
In September 2011, Hannah Waddingham concluded her run in the West End production of The Wizard of Oz.
2011: Appearance in Not Going Out
Hannah Waddingham guest-starred as the character Jane in the third episode of the fourth series of the BBC sitcom Not Going Out, which aired in 2011.
November 2012: Transfer of Kiss Me, Kate to the Old Vic Theatre
In November 2012, the production of Kiss Me, Kate, in which Hannah Waddingham starred, successfully transferred from the Chichester Festival Theatre to the prestigious Old Vic Theatre located on London's South Bank.
2012: Role in Les Misérables
Hannah Waddingham played a minor role in the 2012 musical film adaptation Les Misérables.
2012: Emigration to Australia
In 2012, Hannah Waddingham moved to Australia, although her stay there was brief as she returned shortly after.
2013: Olivier Award Nomination for Kiss Me, Kate
In 2013, she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Katharine in the production of Kiss Me, Kate.
2014: Birth of daughter
In 2014, Hannah Waddingham and her partner at the time, Gianluca Cugnetto, welcomed the birth of their daughter, Kitty Cugnetto Waddingham.
2014: Role in Benidorm
In 2014, Hannah Waddingham joined the cast of the ITV comedy series Benidorm, where she performed the role of Tonya during the show's sixth series.
2015: Role in Game of Thrones
In 2015, Hannah Waddingham joined the cast of Game of Thrones to play the character Septa Unella.
2016: Continuation of Game of Thrones
In 2016, Hannah Waddingham continued her tenure in the series Game of Thrones as Septa Unella.
2018: Roles in Krypton and Winter Ridge
In 2018, Hannah Waddingham appeared in the television series Krypton as Jax-Ur and starred in the film Winter Ridge.
2019: Roles in Sex Education and Krypton
In 2019, Hannah Waddingham began her role as Sofia Marchetti in Sex Education and concluded her appearance as Jax-Ur in Krypton.
2021: Award Wins for Ted Lasso Performance
During 2021, Hannah Waddingham achieved significant critical acclaim, winning both a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award for her supporting role as Rebecca Welton.
September 2022: Release of Hocus Pocus 2
On 30 September 2022, the film Hocus Pocus 2 was released on Disney+, featuring Hannah Waddingham in the role of Mother Witch.
May 2023: Hosting Eurovision Song Contest 2023
In May 2023, Hannah Waddingham co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 held in Liverpool alongside Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina, and Graham Norton.
November 2023: Release of Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
On 22 November 2023, Hannah Waddingham released her debut live album titled Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, which was recorded during her show of the same name for Apple TV+. The album successfully charted on the UK Albums Downloads and Soundtrack Albums charts.
2023: Transition to single parenthood
As of 2023, Hannah Waddingham has been raising her daughter, Kitty Cugnetto Waddingham, as a single parent.
2023: Voice work in Krapopolis
In 2023, Hannah Waddingham began voicing Deliria in the animated series Krapopolis, for which she received an Emmy Award nomination.
2023: Eurovision and Olivier Awards Hosting
In 2023, Hannah Waddingham served as a co-host for the Eurovision Song Contest and also hosted the Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony.
2024: Appearances in The Garfield Movie and The Fall Guy
In 2024, Hannah Waddingham acted in the animated feature The Garfield Movie and the action comedy The Fall Guy.
2024: Hosting the Laurence Olivier Awards
In 2024, Hannah Waddingham hosted the prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards ceremony, continuing her streak as a notable presenter for the event.
2024: Role in The Fall Guy
In 2024, Hannah Waddingham took on the role of the villainous producer Gail in the action-comedy film The Fall Guy, starring alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt.
2025: Appearance in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
In 2025, Hannah Waddingham was featured in the action film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.
2025: 2025 Film Projects and Voice Roles
Throughout 2025, Waddingham appeared as Admiral Neely in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, provided voice work for Jinx in The Garfield Movie and the Grand Councilwoman in Smurfs, and starred as Heidi Heatherley in The Woman in Cabin 10.
2026: Death of Harry Waddingham
In 2026, Hannah Waddingham's grandfather, Harry Waddingham, passed away at the age of 109, at which time he held the title of the oldest known Second World War veteran.
25 August 2023: Announcement as host for BBC Proms
On 25 August 2023, Hannah Waddingham was officially named as the host for the Fantasy, Myths and Legends Prom held during the annual BBC Proms concert series.
28 August 2023: Withdrawal from BBC Proms in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA strike
On 28 August 2023, just hours before the event, Waddingham withdrew from her hosting duties at the Fantasy, Myths and Legends Prom to show support for the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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