Hannah Waddingham, a talented individual, was born in the year 1974, within the borough of Wandsworth, London. Her family, steeped in the world of performing arts, had a profound influence on her early life. Her mother, Melodie Kelly, and both her maternal grandparents were accomplished opera singers, laying the groundwork for Hannah's future endeavors.
Hannah's most notable achievements lie in her contributions to West End musical theatre. She has had the privilege of performing in the original London production of "Spamalot," taking on the iconic role of the Lady of the Lake. Additionally, she portrayed Desiree Armfelt in Trevor Nunn's critically acclaimed revival of "A Little Night Music." These performances earned her two Olivier Award nominations, a testament to her remarkable talent.
In October 2000, Hannah released the single "Our Kind of Love," which was billed simply as Hannah, and it peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart. This marked her debut as a solo artist.
Hannah has also ventured into the world of film, making her debut in 2008 as Elizabeth Maddox in "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People." Her subsequent film credits include "Into the Woods" (2011),"Les Misérables" (2012),"Winter Ridge" (2018),and "The Hustle" (2019).
In 2015, Hannah joined the cast of the fifth season of the HBO series "Game of Thrones," taking on the role of Septa Unella. She also appeared in "Sex Education" (2019) as Sofia Marchetti. Her most recent and critically acclaimed role was as Rebecca Welton in the Apple+ comedy series "Ted Lasso" (2020),for which she received widespread recognition and won the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award at the 2021 Critics Choice Awards.
In 2014, Hannah welcomed her first child, a daughter, into the world. Unfortunately, she has since parted ways with the father of her child.
