Unless you've been living under a rock (hey, these days it could happen), it's likely you've heard of the lighthearted Apple series, Ted Lasso. And while Ted Lasso himself might be the nicest guy on television, the star of the show, IMHO, is the Richmond Queen Bee, Rebecca Welton (also known in real life as Hannah Waddingham). In case you were wondering, she's 47-years-old, and yet she somehow has the glow of a 22-year-old. Well, come to find out she's actually somewhat of a skincare junkie. The star told Glamour that if acting hadn't worked out she would've "definitely have gone down the beauty, skin-care route." She went on to admit that she's obsessed. And obviously it's paid off because she looks stunning.
And while she's always been into products, she really stepped up her game once she got into her thirties. "I was a product minimalist in my 20s, but then I realized going into my 30s that I should ramp it up, because I was battering my skin senseless being in the theater," she told Glamour. Another thing she's keen on: Owning your age. “I just don’t think you should ever shy away from telling your age. I would rather a woman of 45, 50, whatever, is listening and going, ‘Oh, I haven’t tried that yet, but maybe I will.’ We’re all girls together. Just be honest about these things.” Here here! Now keep scrolling for exactly what she does to maintain that glow.
She's not a fan of injectables... for herself.
The actress told Glamour, “I’m not into putting needles into my face,” she says. “If I could, I probably would, but I just don’t like them. I hate the two 11’s I have, or brow furrows, because it’s all I ever see when I’m on camera. So it’s a matter of softening them rather than zapping them.” She also shared that preventing her face muscles from moving would cause her to have a disadvantage at work. “I don’t feel like I’d be able to if I did certain things to my face. So it becomes a question of keeping it clean and radiant.”
She's diligent about double cleansing.
"I always double-cleanse; I think it’s really important. I alternate between the Eve Lom Cleanser and Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm," the Ted Lasso star shared with Glamour. "The balm feels like it’s giving you a bit of a face massage and helping with lymphatic drainage. I use that with a hot cloth, which helps me feel—as the mum of a six-year-old—that I have a minute for myself. And then I always use the Elemis Superfood Facial Wash just to get off any residue of the balm. I also like Emma Hardie’s Moringa Cleansing Balm. I don’t know if there’s any proof to switching up products, but I feel like it’s good."
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Elemis Superfood Facial Wash
Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm
She commits to a gua sha routine morning and night.
The actress is a big fan of lymphatic drainage and uses a jade gua sha tool to do so. She shared with Bazaar that she first slathers on her Hayo'u oil and then uses two jade gua shas at once to sweet up her cheeks and jawline, around her eyes, and across her forehead. "I do it every morning and night for one minute," she told Glamour. "And I keep them in the fridge; that way if I’m getting up at at 4 a.m. to film, I hold them under my eyes and sweep up under the cheekbones, under the jawline, and then the forehead. Otherwise I look like Mr. Magoo in the morning."
Hayo'u Beauty Restorer & Beauty Oil Set
She doesn't mind splurging on "the good stuff."
Waddingham rounds out her routine on Bazaar with Dr. Sturm's Super Antiaging Serum saying, "this is probably my most expensive thing...but when you're getting older, I'd rather spend money on the good bits that I know really works." She goes on to add some application advice saying, "no pulling down ever, just up up up up up and out."
But she believes in drugstore staples too.
Following that $350 serum, she sealed it up with a $19 do-it-all cream from Weleda. "Absolutely brilliant all flights and just a great all-purpose."
Weleda Skin Food Light Nourishing Cream (2.5 fl. oz.)
FAQs
Is Hannah Waddingham Married? No, The Fall Guy and Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham is not married. Though she was linked for a decade to Italian businessman Italian Gianluca Cugnetto, Waddingham and Cugnetto never tied the knot and today, she remains single.
What skincare does Hannah Waddingham use? ›
Giorgio Armani Maestro UV Skin Defense Primer
Waddingham then goes into full-on cleansing using Elemis's Superfood Facial Wash, which keeps her skin looking super polished. "Even if I did absolutely nothing else, [Elemis items] are such beautiful products that my face doesn't feel tight or aching," she says.
Who is the father of Hannah Waddingham's daughter? ›
Waddingham was in a relationship with Italian businessman Gianluca Cugnetto for a decade and they had a daughter in 2015, whom Waddingham has raised as a single mother since 2023.
How tall is Rebecca in Ted Lasso? ›
According to https://showora.com/ted-lasso-cast-characters-heights-ages/ Rebecca is 5'10" and when she faces Ted, she is taller than him. If Ted is 6'1", she should be shorter or at least the same height when wearing heels.
How old was Hannah Waddingham when she had a baby? ›
Waddingham decided to turn to Eastern medicine, receiving acupuncture and Reiki as part of a holistic approach. Soon after, she said, she was pregnant and brought her daughter home on her 40th birthday.
Who is Hannah Waddingham's net worth? ›
Hannah Waddingham is a British actress and singer who has a net worth of $4 million. Waddingham is best known for playing Rebecca Welton on the critically-acclaimed Apple TV+ series "Ted Lasso" (2020–present), a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy in 2021.
Why did Hannah name her son? ›
She named him Samuel, saying, "Because I asked the Lord for him." Baby Samuel lived with his family and they loved him very much. But when Samuel was old enough, Hannah made good on her promise to dedicate him to God. She took Samuel to the temple to live with the priests and Eli promised to take good care of him.
How many children did Hannah conceive? ›
The LORD visited Hannah; and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before the LORD.
Who raised Hannah's son? ›
These are Hannah's words as she brings her young son, Samuel, to Eli the priest and leaves him there to be raised in the temple.
Does Rebecca have a baby in Ted Lasso? ›
Later, she visited a fertility specialist who ran a few tests and seemingly confirmed that she is unable to have children herself. If Ted and Rebecca had ended up together, Henry likely would have become Rebecca's stepson, thus giving her the family she's always wanted and fulfilling Tish's prophecy.
She calls Rebecca as 'Stinky' — initially as a mean to poisoned the young Rebecca's reputation with their classmates, but they formed a friendship, and the nickname stuck.
Who is Zava based on? ›
Oskinski told USA Today that the character of Zava was based on Eric Cantona from France, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and primarily, Zlatan Ibrahimović of Sweden, also a striker. The "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." actor read Ibrahimović's book and watched documentaries to prepare for the role of Zava, he said.
Who is Gianluca Cugnetto? ›
Gianluca Cugnetto, an Italian businessman, is the ex-partner of famous actress Hannah Waddingham. This article explores his life, career, relationship, and more.
What role did Hannah Waddingham have in Game of Thrones? ›
Hannah Waddingham had one of the most memorable moments in Game Of Thrones when she played the 'shame nun' of Septa Unella, with a catchphrase many remember. Who would have thought that the role of the terrifying character would have led to Hannah being cast in the much-loved Ted Lasso.
Where is Hannah Waddingham now? ›
She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023 and has previously worked for publications like TMZ and TooFab. Hannah Waddingham is weighing in on whether or not her Ted Lasso character, Rebecca Welton, has found love.
How old is Rebecca Welton? ›
Viewers fell in love with Waddingham, 49, as the poised, yet hilarious football club owner Rebecca Welton. But as Waddingham revealed on “The View” in June, she has often been overlooked for roles because of her 5'11” stature.
