Hannah Waddingham, fresh from hosting SNL, discusses her diverse career, from 'Ted Lasso' to new films and her series 'Ride or Die'. She candidly addresses public perceptions, her commitment to standing up for herself, and the challenges of being a single mother while navigating late-career fame.
In a revealing interview, Hannah Waddingham, the acclaimed star of 'Ted Lasso', reflects on her extensive career, which recently saw her host 'Saturday Night Live UK' showcasing her impressive range. Despite her success, Waddingham expresses frustration with being stereotyped as 'camp' or a 'northern barmaid', stressing her theatrical background and the depth of her acting, evident in roles from 'Game of Thrones' to 'Sex Education'. Now enjoying her 'Hollywood era' with major films like 'Mission: Impossible' and 'The Fall Guy', and a new series 'Ride or Die' where she plays an assassin, she discusses the return of 'Ted Lasso' focusing on a women's football team, and her personal passion for women's sports. The article highlights Waddingham's no-nonsense demeanor, including her viral response to a sexist paparazzo at the Olivier Awards, emphasizing her belief in good manners and her role in empowering younger women. She shares details of her creative upbringing in London, influenced by her opera singer mother, and her journey through musical theatre to late-career screen fame. As a single mother, Waddingham speaks openly about balancing work with family, the 'mummy guilt' she experiences, and her pride in her age and identity, asserting that she is 'very at peace with who I am' after 25 years in the industry.
