Hannah Waddingham graced "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in a shimmering gold dress, accompanied by her boyfriend, consultant spine surgeon Nicolas Beresford-Cleary. The actress, 52, was interviewed by guest host Rosie O’Donnell about her work on "Ted Lasso" and "Ride Or Die." Beresford-Cleary, 46, maintained a gentlemanly presence, stepping aside to allow Waddingham to pose for photographs upon their arrival at the Los Angeles studio.
Waddingham shared insights into her personal approach to fashion, particularly concerning her character Rebecca Welton in "Ted Lasso." She explained that she personally redesigned suits and dresses to better flatter her physique, noting the challenges for curvier women in finding well-fitting attire. "Being a curvy woman, it's often quite difficult to get clothes," Waddingham stated, adding that she often makes alterations to clothing, including the suit for her "Ted Lasso" character.
In May, Waddingham revealed that she had entered her first public relationship in nearly a decade, telling Women's Health that she hadn't had the mental or emotional space for a new relationship until recently. She described her current relationship as "lovely" and emphasized the importance of being happy and strong in herself.
Waddingham's appearance comes as "Ted Lasso" enters its fourth season, a season that has drawn mixed reviews from critics. Christopher Stevens of the Daily Mail awarded the new season two out of five stars, calling it a "lazy mistake" and suggesting the show has run its course by rehashing old ideas. Benji Wilson of The Telegraph gave it three stars, noting its continued balance between sentimentality and humor.
The series "Ted Lasso" stars Jason Sudeikis as an American football coach who manages a British soccer team, AFC Richmond. The show has been praised for its exploration of mental health among its characters.