Hannah Waddingham, the British actress best known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Septa Unella in “Game of Thrones,” has a voice that commands attention and a stage presence that fills any room. However, behind the confident exterior lies a surprising struggle – claustrophobia, a fear of enclosed spaces, ironically triggered by a particularly harrowing scene on the set of the popular fantasy series.
How “Game of Thrones” Led Hannah Waddingham to Claustrophobia
A Life Steeped in the Arts
Waddingham’s journey began far from the dragons and direwolves of Westeros. Born in Hammersmith, London, she was surrounded by creativity from a young age. Her father was a journalist and her mother a newsreader, nurturing her love for storytelling. Music became her passion, and she trained at the National Youth Theatre before attending the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) to hone her acting skills. Read more about the latest breaking celebrity news.
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