History of Hannah Waddingham in Timeline

Hannah Waddingham is a highly accomplished English actress, singer, and television presenter. She has garnered significant recognition for her work in both stage and screen productions. Her achievements include a Primetime Emmy Award, two Critics' Choice Television Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Furthermore, she has been nominated for prestigious awards such as two BAFTA TV Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and three Laurence Olivier Awards, highlighting her exceptional talent and contribution to the entertainment industry.

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July 1974: Hannah Waddingham's Birth

In July 1974, Hannah Waddingham was born as an English actress, singer, and television presenter. She has received various accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award, two Critics' Choice Television Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award as well as nominations for two BAFTA TV Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and three Laurence Olivier Awards.

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1998: West End Debut

In 1998, Hannah Waddingham made her West End debut in Saucy Jack and the Space Vixens at The Queens Theatre.

March 2000: Starred in Lautrec

In March 2000, Hannah Waddingham starred in Lautrec by Charles Aznavour.

September 2000: Played Christine Warner in The Beautiful Game

In September 2000, Hannah Waddingham created the role of Christine Warner in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Ben Elton’s The Beautiful Game at the Cambridge Theatre, staying with the show for the year-long run.

October 2000: Released "Our Kind of Love" single

In October 2000, Hannah Waddingham, billed simply as "Hannah", released a single of the song "Our Kind of Love" from the musical The Beautiful Game. The single peaked at No. 41 in the UK charts.

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May 2002: Sang Starbird on Space Family Robinson Soundtrack

In May 2002, Hannah Waddingham sang the role of Starbird on the soundtrack recording of Space Family Robinson, released by Pop! Records.

2002: Starred in Space Family Robinson

In 2002, Hannah Waddingham starred as Starbird in Space Family Robinson.

2003: Played Satan in Tonight's the Night: The Rod Stewart Musical

In 2003, Hannah Waddingham played Satan in Tonight's the Night: The Rod Stewart Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

2007: Starred in Spamalot, London

In 2007, Hannah Waddingham appeared as Lady of the Lake in the Monty Python musical comedy Spamalot in London, earning an Olivier Award nomination.

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2008: Broadway debut in Spamalot

In 2008, Hannah Waddingham made her Broadway debut reprising her role in the New York City transfer of Spamalot.

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2010: Olivier Award nomination for A Little Night Music

In 2010, Hannah Waddingham received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Trevor Nunn's revival of A Little Night Music.

2010: Starred in A Little Night Music

In 2010, Hannah Waddingham starred as Desirée Armfeldt in the Stephen Sondheim musical revival A Little Night Music, receiving outstanding reviews and another Olivier Award nomination.

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2010: Played the Witch in Into the Woods

In mid-2010, Hannah Waddingham played the Witch in the production of Into the Woods at London's Open Air Theatre.

March 2011: Originated role in The Wizard of Oz

On 1 March 2011, Hannah Waddingham originated the role of The Wicked Witch of the West in the West End production of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium and was the first to perform the new Lloyd Webber and Rice song "Red Shoes Blues".

September 2011: Left The Wizard of Oz

On 4 September 2011, Hannah Waddingham left the production of The Wizard of Oz. She also won the whatsonstage.com Theatergoers Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical for her performance.

2011: Appeared in Not Going Out

In 2011, Hannah Waddingham appeared in series 4, episode 3 of the BBC sitcom, Not Going Out, playing the role of Jane, an actress in an adult film being recorded in the show.

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November 2012: Kiss Me, Kate transferred to the Old Vic Theatre

In November 2012, Hannah Waddingham starred in Chichester Festival Theatre's revival of Kiss Me, Kate which transferred to the Old Vic Theatre on London's South Bank.

2012: Acted in Les Misérables

In 2012, Hannah Waddingham acted in the musical film Les Misérables.

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2012: Emigrated to Australia, but returned soon after

In 2012, Hannah Waddingham emigrated to Australia but returned soon after.

2013: Starred in Kiss Me, Kate

In 2013, Hannah Waddingham starred as Katharine in the Cole Porter musical romance comedy Kiss Me, Kate, earning a third Olivier Award nomination.

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2014: Appeared in Benidorm

In 2014, Hannah Waddingham appeared in the ITV comedy Benidorm.

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2014: Had a daughter

In 2014, Hannah Waddingham had a daughter with Italian businessman Gianluca Cugnetto.

2014: Played Tonya Dyke in Benidorm

In 2014, Hannah Waddingham played Tonya Dyke in the TV series Benidorm.

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2015: Appeared in Game of Thrones

In 2015, Hannah Waddingham began her role as Septa Unella in the fifth season of the HBO series Game of Thrones.

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2016: Continued role in Game of Thrones

In 2016, Hannah Waddingham continued her role as Septa Unella in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

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2018: Played Jax-Ur in Krypton; Acted in Winter Ridge

In 2018, Hannah Waddingham played Jax-Ur in Krypton and acted in the thriller Winter Ridge.

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2019: Played Sofia Marchetti in Sex Education

In 2019, Hannah Waddingham began her role as Sofia Marchetti in Sex Education.

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2020: Starred as Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso

In 2020, Hannah Waddingham gained stardom playing Rebecca Welton in the Apple TV+ comedy series Ted Lasso.

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2020: Starred in Ted Lasso

Since 2020, Hannah Waddingham has portrayed Rebecca Welton on the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso.

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2021: Won Primetime Emmy Award and Critics' Choice Television Award for Ted Lasso

In 2021, Hannah Waddingham won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Ted Lasso.

September 2022: Appeared in Hocus Pocus 2

On 30 September 2022, Hannah Waddingham appeared as the character Mother Witch in Hocus Pocus 2, Disney's sequel to Hocus Pocus, released on Disney+.

March 2023: Joined cast of Mission: Impossible

In March 2023, Hannah Waddingham was announced as part of the cast for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

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May 2023: Co-hosted Eurovision Song Contest 2023

In May 2023, Hannah Waddingham co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, alongside Alesha Dixon and Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina, with Graham Norton joining them for the final.

August 2023: Pulled out of BBC Proms in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA strike

On 25 August 2023, Hannah Waddingham was announced as the host of the Fantasy, Myths and Legends Prom as part of that year's BBC Proms; however, on 28 August 2023, she pulled out just hours before the performance, in solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

November 2023: Released debut album: Home for Christmas

On 22 November 2023, Hannah Waddingham's debut live album, Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, was released, recorded at the show of the same name for Apple TV. It reached numbers 51 and 43 on the UK Albums Downloads and Soundtrack Albums charts, respectively.

2023: Became a single mother

In 2023, Hannah Waddingham became a single mother, raising her daughter since then.

2023: Co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest and hosted the Laurence Olivier Awards

In 2023, Hannah Waddingham co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest and hosted the Laurence Olivier Awards.

2023: Ted Lasso concluded; Krapopolis animated series started

In 2023, Hannah Waddingham concluded her role as Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso, which ran from 2020. She also began voicing the goddess Deliria in the animated series Krapopolis.

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