Hannah Waddingham, the acclaimed actress known for her role in “Ted Lasso,” made headlines at the Olivier Awards for standing up against inappropriate behavior on the red carpet.
During the event, Waddingham paused her photo session to address a photographer, though the exact comment prompting her response remains unclear. She firmly stated, “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 me leg.’ No.”
The incident was captured on video and shared on social media, garnering support from the crowd as Waddingham confidently walked away in her stunning lilac gown.
This isn’t the first time Waddingham has asserted herself in the industry. Recently, she shared her decision to reject minor roles in film and TV, asserting her worth as a leading lady with over two decades of experience.
Hosting the Olivier Awards, Waddingham kicked off the show with a captivating performance of “Anything Goes.” The evening’s big winner was “Sunset Boulevard,” securing seven awards, including Best Actor in a Musical for Tom Francis and Best Actress in a Musical for Nicole Scherzinger.
Other notable winners included Sarah Snook for Best Actress in a Play for her one-woman adaptation of “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” and Mark Gatiss for Best Actor in “The Motive and the Cue.” “Operation Mincemeat” clinched the title of Best New Musical.
