Hannah Waddingham (born 28 July 1974 in London) is a celebrated English actress, singer, and presenter, known for her powerful four-octave vocal range and a family legacy in opera. She rose to global stardom as Rebecca Welton in the Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso (2020–present), a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award, alongside other notable TV parts in Game of Thrones and Sex Education. On stage, she has dazzled in West End and Broadway musicals, receiving three Laurence Olivier Award nominations for her performances in Spamalot, A Little Night Music, and Kiss Me, Kate. Her film credits include Les Misérables (2012), The Fall Guy (2024), and the upcoming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025). Beyond acting, she co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023 and hosted the Laurence Olivier Awards in 2023 and 2024, showcasing her versatility as a presenter. With a career spanning dinner theatre to major international productions, Waddingham remains one of Britain's most dynamic and award-winning performers.