Hannah Waddingham destroys photographer at Olivier Awards 2024: ‘You’d never say that to a man’
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Hannah Waddingham, the beloved star of Ted Lasso, found herself at the center of a paparazzi debacle at the 2024 Olivier Awards. The actor, who has garnered a strong queer following due to her exceptional performances in West End shows like Spamalot, A Little Night Music, and Kiss Me, Kate, once again proved she’s a queer icon with her epic response to a lewd request from a photographer.
The scene was set at the Royal Albert Hall where the prestigious event was taking place. Waddingham, dressed in a stunning lilac, one-shoulder, beaded gown, paused on the steps for photos before making her way inside. However, things took an unexpected turn when a member of the paparazzi shouted a lewd request at her.
In a video captured by a fan account on X/Twitter, the photographer can be heard asking Waddingham to “show some leg.” Without missing a beat, Waddingham swiftly shut down the inappropriate comment with a wave of her finger and a firm response.
“Oh my God, you’d never say that to a man,” she retorted, clearly unimpressed by the disrespectful remark. “Don’t be a dick otherwise I’ll move off. Don’t say ‘show me leg.’ No,” she added before elegantly walking away from the situation.
The video of Waddingham standing up to the photographer quickly went viral, garnering over 467,000 views. The fan account that shared the footage praised Waddingham for being a role model and urged others to call out such behavior when they see it.
The fan expressed disappointment that they missed an opportunity to meet Waddingham due to the incident. They shared their admiration for Waddingham’s courage in standing up to misogyny and emphasized the importance of speaking out against disrespectful behavior.
Waddingham’s advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community is well-documented. In a previous interview with Attitude magazine in 2023, she emphasized the importance of being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. For Waddingham, lifting up and supporting the LGBTQ+ community is not just a choice—it’s a fundamental part of who she is.
“It wouldn’t cross my mind to not lift the LGBTQ+ community up,” she stated emphatically. Her actions at the Olivier Awards only serve to underscore her commitment to standing up for what is right and calling out inappropriate behavior when she sees it.
In a world where misogyny and disrespect still rear their ugly heads, Hannah Waddingham’s fearless response serves as a reminder that it’s essential to speak out against such behavior. As fans continue to rally behind her, Waddingham’s star shines even brighter as a beacon of strength, integrity, and allyship.
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