Rebecca Welton, played by Hannah Waddingham, is a favorite of the “Ted Lasso” audience. One of her best traits is her kindness, but she also has strength and determination. We quickly discovered that Rebecca is simply misunderstood, despite the fact that she is initially portrayed as an antagonist because she is seeking retribution.
It’s understandable why the 48-year-old Waddingham’s portrayal of Rebecca’s vulnerability has earned her numerous accolades, including a 2021 Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series. Waddingham thanked the show’s co-creator and star Jason Sudeikis for altering her and her daughter’s lives as she stood up to accept her award.
During an appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in September 2021, Waddingham discussed how much the series affected her family. Waddingham prayed to the universe to help her find a job closer to home because her daughter Kitty Cugnetto had been “very ill” when she was younger. This would allow her to prioritize her role as a mother.
In addition to being a fantastic opportunity for her as an actor, Waddingham said that two months later she was grateful to have learned that she had been cast as Rebecca on “Ted Lasso” because it would allow her to work only 30 minutes away from her house.
Family is undoubtedly very important to Waddingham. Despite keeping Kitty out of the spotlight, there are a few things we do know about her, including like the fact that Waddingham shares her daughter with businessman Gianluca Cugnetto, whom she was in a relationship with for more than a decade before the pair ultimately split. Keep reading to learn more about the star’s life as a mother.
