British actress and singer Hannah Waddingham recently made headlines for her assertive response to a photographer during a red carpet event.
While attending the prestigious Olivier Awards, where she was not only a guest but also the host, Waddingham was subjected to an inappropriate comment from a photographer who urged her to "show leg" due to the slit in her gown. Unimpressed by the remark, Waddingham quickly retorted, "You would never say that to a man," and warned the photographer not to be disrespectful, or she would leave the area. Her stance was met with applause from her supporters.
Waddingham's presence at the Olivier Awards was not merely as a guest; she had the honor of hosting the ceremony, a role she reprised after successfully leading the previous year's event. Her hosting duties included a musical performance, showcasing her multifaceted talent as both an actress and a singer. The evening celebrated the achievements of various artists, with Sarah Snook and Nicole Scherzinger among the notable winners.
Hannah Waddingham's career has been marked by a series of distinguished roles across stage and screen. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of Rebecca Welton in the acclaimed Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso," a role that has earned her an Emmy Award and several nominations for her outstanding performance. Her work on "Ted Lasso" has been a significant milestone in her career, bringing her international recognition and acclaim.
Before her success on television, Waddingham had a fruitful career in theater, gracing both West End and Broadway stages. She has been nominated for three Olivier Awards for her performances in "Spamalot," "A Little Night Music," and "Kiss Me, Kate," demonstrating her prowess in musical theater. Her stage work also includes notable roles in productions such as "The Wizard of Oz" and "Into the Woods."
Beyond her professional achievements, Waddingham's personal life is characterized by her role as a single mother to her daughter. She has been open about her journey to motherhood, including her decision to prioritize her daughter above all else. Waddingham's commitment to her family is evident in her choice of roles, as she opts for projects that allow her to remain close to home and her daughter. Her approach to balancing her career with motherhood has resonated with many, further endearing her to fans and followers.
Lead image by Adam Schultz, public domain.
Good for her, some people need to be told to act with a little dignity and respect others.
On the 2 red carpets I worked there was not a lot dignity or respect. Just a bunch of guys elbowing each other and yelling over here over here and a bazillion flashes going off.
I can't hear the photographer's comment, but if he did say, "Show me leg", then I think he didn't use the best choice of words. However, it is standard operating procedure on a red carpet for photographers to ask the celeb to turn to the side, or show the back of the outfit or show the shoes or whatever. It's not as if the photographer was being creepy and just randomly asking a celeb to show him some leg.
I don't think the photographer wanted to be creepy, he's just aware that that type of photo would have a better chance of being published.
Regarding his response ("You wouldn't ask that of a man"): I think he would actually say something along the lines of "show me the chest, or the biceps," if he were to photograph Dwayne Johnson of the young Schwarzenegger.
That could go either way depending on mood of "The Rock" or Arnold. lol
You are right, Paolo. A photo of an attractive woman will typically catch more people's eye (and hence presumably sell better) if it shows something that is stimulating in that way. If the editors that the photographer sells to are constantly telling him that they want more stimulating imagery of attractive females, then of course that is the type of image he is going to try to capture. After all, everybody knows that "sex sells".
I am not condoning this, simply telling it the way it is.