Personal details
- Birth Date: 1974-07-28
- Height: 5′ 10¾″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: London, England, UK
- Parents: Melodie Waddingham
- Professions: Actress, Producer, Soundtrack
Hannah Waddingham, born in 1974 over in Wandsworth, London, pretty much had music in her DNA. Her mum, Melodie Kelly, plus her grandparents, all rocked the opera scene, so honestly, it’s like she never had a chance to be anything but a performer. The West End basically became her stomping ground, and people still talk about her as the Lady of the Lake in "Spamalot"—that role was wild. And then there’s Desiree Armfelt in Trevor Nunn’s take on "A Little Night Music." Both those performances landed her Olivier nominations, which isn’t exactly pocket change in the theatre world. She even dabbled in pop for a hot minute—dropped “Our Kind of Love” in 2000, and it actually made it to No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart. Not too shabby for someone better known for belting it on stage than on the radio. Film-wise, she popped up as Elizabeth Maddox in "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People" back in 2008 and kept rolling with gigs in "Into the Woods," "Les Misérables," "Winter Ridge," and "The Hustle." Not exactly background roles either. TV fans will probably clock her as Septa Unella (aka the “Shame!” nun) in "Game of Thrones." She swung by "Sex Education" as Sofia Marchetti, but most folks know her now as Rebecca Welton, the boss in "Ted Lasso." That role scored her a Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2021. She’s got a daughter, too, born in 2014, but she and her partner split up after that. Life—never boring for Hannah.
So, here's a fun little tidbit—Hannah, you know, the one who absolutely crushed it on Ted Lasso back in 2020, actually keeps her shiny Emmy award right in her daughter's bedroom. Not in some fancy living room display case or hidden away on a high shelf, but smack dab in her kid’s room. Kinda wild, right? Makes you wonder if the daughter uses it as inspiration for homework or maybe just as a really, really cool night light. It’s not every day you hear about someone winning one of TV’s biggest trophies and deciding it should hang out with stuffed animals and glittery posters. Not sure if it’s about staying humble or just wanting to share the good vibes with the family, but either way, it’s super relatable. Fame and awards are awesome and all, but at the end of the day, it’s family that really gets to brag about it up close.
July 28, 1974
5′ 10¾″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
London, England, UK
Yes, Kitty
Melodie Waddingham and Surekha
50 years old