# Hannah Waddingham on sexism, stunts, and finding stardom at 51

In an interview, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham discusses her late-career success, facing sexism in the industry, and performing her own stunts. She describes her rise as an "overnight success after 25 years" and reflects on the challenges of being a woman over 50 in Hollywood. The conversation highlights issues of ageism and perseverance in the entertainment world.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/18/an-overnight-success-after-25-years-delicious-ted-lassos-hannah-waddingham-on-sexism-stunts-and-stardom-at-51) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:00:49 GMT