“You’d never say that to a man, my friend”: Hannah Waddingham Was Not Happy After a Reporter Asked Her to Show Her Leg in a Public Appearance
Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham told off a photographer who asked her to show her leg on the red carpet of the Olivier Awards. Waddingham was clearly unhappy with the paparazzo’s comment and warned that she would leave the red carpet if such comments were to continue. The onlookers cheered the actress after her bold stand, as the footage of the incident continues to gain traction on social media.
Waddingham was the host for the Olivier Awards, which recognize artists in U.K. theater. She gained popularity for her roles in Game of Thrones, Sex Education, and Ted Lasso, and is set to appear alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy.
Hannah Waddingham Cheered For Telling Off Demanding Paparazzo
Hannah Waddingham was glowing on her red carpet appearance outside the U.K.’s Royal Albert Hall when a photographer almost ruined it for her. Waddingham was posing for photos on the stone steps of the hall, wearing a one-shoulder lilac gown laced with beads. One photographer appeared to ask her to “show leg,” which did not sit well with The Hustle actress.
Also Read: Will There Be Ted Lasso Season 4 – Jason Sudeikis Breaks Silence on Hit Drama’s Future
In a video circulating on social media, the paparazzo’s comments are inaudible but Waddingham’s response is clear and direct. She told him that he would have never said the same to a man and asked him to stop making such comments, of course with some strong choice of words. Waddingham shared (via The Guardian):
“Oh my God, you’d never say that to a man, my friend. Don’t be a dick, otherwise I’ll move off. Don’t say ‘show a little leg’. No.”
As she walked towards the building, she pointed at the photographer and asked him to have some manners. The crowd cheered the 12 Monkeys actress for standing up for herself. The South London-based actress proved once again that she is never afraid to speak her mind.
long story short: hannah was being her gorgeous self and the 📸 made some comment about her leg we couldn't quite make out and… well, the video speaks for itself. This woman is a role model. Always, always call pricks out on their bullshit. https://t.co/TUPwdqEYo2 pic.twitter.com/ybhxCo5FJ6
— bruna (@odeiotedlasso) April 14, 2024
In January, Waddingham made another bold statement about not picking small film and TV roles. Speaking on Michelle Visage’s Rule Breakers podcast, Waddingham made it clear that she would not do roles with a single scene as it felt insulting to her. She shared that she had been playing the leading lady for 22 years and wanted to be in projects where she was appreciated.
Hannah Waddingham Hosted The Olivier Awards This Year
Named after legendary British actor Laurence Olivier, the Olivier Awards recognizes excellence in professional theater in London. Hannah Waddingham hosted both the 2023 and 2024 awards, owing to her theater background. Waddingham has been a stage actor in the West End and on Broadway.
She appeared in shows like Spamalot, The Wizard of Oz, A Little Night Music, and Kiss Me, Kate. She was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the latter two, both musicals. In the 2024 Awards, Waddingham kicked off the ceremony with a performance of the number Anything Goes. Sunset Boulevard won seven awards, including Best Actor for Tom Francis and Best Actress for Nicole Scherzinger in the Musical category.
Emmy-winning Succession actress Sarah Snook won Best Actress in a Play for The Picture of Dorian Grey. Waddingham’s next role is in The Fall Guy, which will hit theaters on May 3, 2024.
