Game of Thrones
2011
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Oct 2, 2023 · Hannah Waddingham played Septa Unella, a powerful and de-glammed nun in Game of Thrones. She gained pop culture fame for her iconic scene with Cersei Lannister, where she strips her and forces her to walk around King's Landing. Learn more about her role, her de-glammed look, and her future plans.
Hannah Waddingham is an English actress, producer and singer who played Septa Unella in Game of Thrones and Rebecca Welton in Ted Lasso. She also starred in musicals, films and TV shows such as Spamalot, Les Misérables and Sex Education.
- January 1, 1
- 1.80 m
- London, England, UK
Waddingham portrayed the "Shame Nun", Septa Unella, in season 5 and 6 of Game of Thrones, she began filming her scenes nine weeks after the birth of her daughter. She was left with lingering aquaphobia and claustrophobia as a result. She was given the role's iconic "shame bell" as a parting gift.
Apr 3, 2024 · April 3, 2024 1:12pm. Hannah Waddingham in 'Game of Thrones.' Helen Sloan/courtesy of HBO. Hannah Waddingham opened up about her experience on Game of Thrones, portraying...
- 5 min
- Christy Piña
Aug 30, 2021 · The actor reveals how she landed the role of Septa Unella, aka the Shame Nun, despite being pregnant and not knowing the show. She also clarifies her comments on the waterboarding scene with Lena Headey.
- Dan Selcke
Apr 2, 2024 · Before Hannah Waddingham was best known for playing the beloved football club owner Rebecca Welton on Ted Lasso, she played Septa Unella, the infamous woman who said “shame,” on Game of...
May 22, 2021 · Hannah Waddingham reveals how she was literally waterboarded for ten hours for the scene of Unella's torture by Cersei in Season 6 of Game of Thrones. She shares her experience, her reaction, and her claustrophobia after the filming. She also talks about her role as Unella and her other projects.
