Who is Hannah Waddingham?
Hannah Waddingham is an English actress and television presenter. She is famous for her role as “Rebecca Welton” in the comedy series, “Ted Lasso.” Waddingham is also known for playing “Sofía Marchetti” in the Netflix series, “Sex Education.” She has also appeared in other movies and TV series like “The Hustle,” and “Game of Thrones,” where she played “Septa Unella,” aka “The Shame Nun.”
Hannah Waddingham was born to her parents on July 28, 1974, in Wandsworth, London, England. The “Ted Lasso” actress is 49 years old as of February 2024.
About Hannah Waddingham’s parents
Hannah Waddingham’s parents are Harry Waddingham (father) and Melodie Kelly (mother). Hannah’s father worked as a part-time police officer while her mom was an opera singer. When the actress was just 8 years old, her mother Kelly joined the English National Opera, and so, she grew up around the theatre.
Further details about Waddingham’s parents are currently scarce. However, Mr Harry shared with MailOnline in May 2023 how proud Hannah has made their family.
He said:
“My wife Melodie and I are both immensely proud parents. Our daughter has worked very hard all her life for this. It’s wonderful to see that she’s getting the recognition she deserves from the British public. Hannah is an outstanding actor, has a wonderful voice and is also a great dancer. She’s also very charming and humorous and that really came across on television. It’s difficult for us to put into words how proud we are of her.”
About Hannah Waddingham’s siblings
According to reports gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Hannah Waddingham has an older brother named Sam. Just like their father, Sam is a police officer.
About Hannah Waddingham’s marriage and husband
As of the time of publishing this article (February 2024), Hannah Waddingham is unmarried and has no husband. While the actress is not married yet, she was in a long-term relationship with her ex-partner Gianluca Cugnetto. In January 2024, Waddingham shared on a podcast with Michelle Visage that she is currently single because she is “picky” with men.
She said:
“But I’m a pretty picky girl really and have such a very specific kind of criteria of things … I want a guy that scoops me up and goes ‘I’ve got you.”
List of Hannah Waddingham’s past relationships and boyfriends
Hannah Waddingham prefers to keep her romantic relationships private. However, there have been reports linking her to a few men. Here is a full list of men Hannah Waddingham has reportedly dated or hooked up with:
- Hannah Waddingham and Gianluca Cugnetto dated for about 10 years (2012 – 2022).
- Hannah Waddingham and Alfie Boe reportedly hooked up in late 2022 and sometime in 2023. Alfie, who is an English singer, was previously married to his ex-wife, Sarah.
- Hannah Waddingham and Nick Todisco sparked dating rumors in May 2023 after the actress shared a heartfelt tribute to Nick on her Instagram page. Nick is the actress’s agent and also a co-producer of her show, “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas.”
Who is Hannah Waddingham’s ex-partner – Gianluca Cugnetto?
Hannah Waddingham’s ex-partner Gianluca Cugnetto is an Italian businessman and hotelier. With over twenty years of experience in the hotel industry under his belt, Gianluca has held senior management roles in luxury hotels like the Relais Chateaux and Marriott. In June 2023, Losinj Hotels & Villas announced him as the new general manager of Hotel Bellevue in Croatia.
About Hannah Waddingham’s relationship with Gianluca Cugnetto
It remains unclear exactly when Hannah Waddingham and Gianluca Cugnetto first met. However, they reportedly began dating in 2012 after a mutual friend linked them together. After dating for four years, the couple welcomed their daughter, Kitty, in 2016. During their relationship, Hannah Waddingham and her baby daddy graced several red-carpet events together. While they seemed to be in an exclusive relationship for over a decade, the former lovers never married.
Sadly, they broke up sometime between 2022 and early 2023. The “Ted Lasso” actress would later reveal in 2023 that she is raising their child as a single mother. Meanwhile, the reason for their split is currently unknown.
Hannah Waddingham’s kids
As of February 2024, Hannah Waddingham has only one child, her daughter Kitty Cugnetto, who she shares with her former partner, Gianluca Cugnetto.
About Hannah Waddingham’s daughter – Kitty Cugnetto
Hannah Waddingham’s daughter Kitty Cugnetto was born in 2016. Kitty, who is currently 8 years old, suffers from an auto-immune disorder, Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP). She was diagnosed with the illness when she was just three years old. HSP is a medical condition that involves the swelling of small blood vessels. Although it can affect anyone, it is more common among children between the ages of two and ten. According to Hannah, her daughter is faring much better now and is coping with the illness.
