Hannah Waddingham reveals the best and worst thing about being recognized by Game of Thrones fans on flights

Hannah Waddingham might be best known these days for playing AFC Richmond’s no-mess owner Rebecca Welton on the award-winning Apple TV series Ted Lassobut she is still recognized for her small but iconic role in game of thrones.

Before becoming a household name across the pond, the British actor was a successful theater and TV star, with roles in Sex Education and Benidorm.

But it’s her memorable role as Septa Unella, known to Game Of Thrones fans as ‘Shame Nun’, for which she’s always recognized – especially if she’s on a plane without makeup, which, according to Hannah, maybe a blessing. and a curse.

“I’m only recognized as Septa Unella when I’m not wearing makeup,” she said. The Zoe Report.

Recalling a time when she was on her way to film the sixth season of Game of Thrones, with her then 18-month-old daughter, Hannah said: “You can imagine what it was like, trying to get him to take his bottle. .

“I was just totally in mommy mode, and this guy sitting next to me said, ‘Would I be right in thinking you can ring my bell? I was like, ‘God, note to myself: put on some lipstick next time.'”

But it’s not always a bad thing to be recognized when she’s locked in a plane, 36,000 feet somewhere above the Atlantic.

When the flight attendants ask her for a photo, Hannah admits, “It’s still kind of fun. You’re all locked up, and they don’t say it in a horrible way. They say it in a charming and cheeky way and then they leave you alone and give you a really good drink.