Hannah Waddingham, known for her role as Rebecca Welton in the Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso," made a public appearance with her new boyfriend, consultant spine surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary, at the show's Season 4 premiere on Monday. The event took place at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Waddingham, 51, wore a strapless mini dress for the occasion, complemented by nude peep-toe heels and oversized sunglasses. Beresford-Cleary, who specializes in spinal surgeries, attended in a cream linen suit.
Inside the event, Waddingham was observed interacting with her castmates, including playfully kissing Juno Temple, who portrays Keeley Jones, and posing for photographs with Jason Sudeikis, who plays the titular character Ted Lasso.
Season four of "Ted Lasso" is scheduled to premiere on August 5. The upcoming season will follow Ted Lasso as he coaches a second-division women's football team.
This marks Waddingham's first public relationship since her long-term partnership with Gianluca Cugnetto ended eight years ago. She had previously focused on raising her daughter, Kitty, who is now 11. In May, Waddingham confirmed she was in a new relationship, describing her partner as "very good looking" and "really lovely."
Beresford-Cleary's medical career includes a degree in mechanical engineering from UCL, followed by a Medical degree from Edinburgh University. He completed his specialist training in Trauma and Orthopaedics in Oxford and undertook fellowships in pediatric and complex adult spine surgery in Oxford and Vancouver. He also had an academic attachment at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Waddingham became a single mother after her relationship with Cugnetto concluded when their daughter was two years old. She has spoken about prioritizing her daughter and her own well-being before re-entering the dating scene.
In a previous interview with Women's Health UK, Waddingham discussed her approach to dating, noting her specific criteria for a partner, emphasizing positivity, charisma, and a supportive nature. She also mentioned that bad kissing and a lack of eye contact are dealbreakers for her.