Who is Hannah Waddingham? All about Emmy winner and RuPaul's Drag Race UK's new judge

British actor, Hannah Waddingham is all set to be appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK as a guest judge. When appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live in July, a US talk show program, she spoke about her contribution to the latest series.

Regarding RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Waddingham told the audience, 'I’m a guest judge' with RuPaul guest hosting the episode.

Hannah’s Professional Life

As fans of the Drag show must have spotted her on BBC Three on October 20, here’s where you might have seen the works of Hannah Waddingham.


One could recognise the 48-year-old actor if they’re a regular watcher of Game of Thrones, Sex Education, Ted Lasso, and ITV’s Benidorm. She won an Emmy for her role in the comedy series on Apple TV+, where she played the owner of AFC Richmond, Rebecca Welton.

Hannah, The mother of one bagged the role of Rebecca after playing the role of Septa Unella in the Game of Thrones series.

As Septa Unella

She played the character of Septa Unella across series five and six and in total eight episodes. The character wore nun-like clothes.

During the naked walk of atonement by Cersei Lannister( Lena Headey), her character repeatedly shouts 'shame', also tolling a bell while accompanying her.

When the power balance was overturned, Septa was later tortured in season six by Cersei.

While talking to Collider Ladies Night, she said it was the 'worst day' of her life 'Other than childbirth' while recalling the filming of the scenes.

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Hannah Waddingham played Septa Unella in Game Of Thrones