Hannah Waddingham, 51, attended the Variety Power of Women gala in London with boyfriend Nick Beresford‑Cleary, marking her first public red‑carpet debut as a couple. The actress, best known for playing Rebecca on *Ted Lasso*, arrived in a daring halterneck gown with a thigh‑high slit, while the surgeon stood beside her, exchanging affectionate glances.

Nick Beresford‑Cleary’s medical pedigree and London ties

Nick Beresford‑Cleary is a coonsultant spine surgeon at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and King Edward VII Hospital, according to the event coverage. His career began in mechanical engineering before he earned a medical degree from Edinburgh University, giving him a unique blend of technical and clinical expertise.

Waddingham’s eight‑year single‑parent journey and the Henoch‑Schönlein purpura scare

After separating from Gianluca Cugnetto when daughter Kitty was two, Waddingham devoted herself to single motherhood, a fact highlighted in a Women’s Health UK interview.. In 2015, three‑year‑old Kitty was hospitalized with the autoimmune disorder Henoch‑Schönlein purpura, prompting Waddingham to pause her acting career and seek roles close to home .

Manifesting the *Ted Lasso* role during a family health crisis

Waddingham says she “asked the universe” for a challenging part that would not disrupt Kitty’s life, and within two months she was cast as Rebecca, a role filmed just thirty minutes from their London home, as reported by the Variety event summary.

Public speculation resolved:the Cheltenham Festival link

Speculation about Waddingham’s partner began in March when paparazzi photographed her with Beresford‑Cleary at the Cheltenham Festival; the Variety gala finally confirmed the relationship,ending months of rumor.

What remains unclear about the couple’s future plans?

While the pair appeared united, the source does not disclose whether they plan to cohabit or how they will balance two demanding careers. Additionally,no comment was given about potential joint charitable initiatives, leaving fans to wonder about the next steps for the high‑profile duo.