If there's one thing Hannah Waddingham isn't interested in, it's what the internet has to say about beauty filters.
While attending the premiere of the fourth season Ted Lasso, the actor stopped to chat with Entertainment Tonight, where she was asked about a fan discussion surrounding the show's apparent use of beauty filters.
"Ride or Die, fans are loving it and they can't help but notice the filter that seems to be on all of the characters," the interviewer began.
"Filter?" Hannah replied, clearly puzzled.
After the interviewer explained that viewers had been commenting online, Hannah immediately shut the conversation down by plugging her ears. Relatable, much?
"Oh no no no no. I don't..." she said, covering her ears. "Honestly, I don't read reviews. I don't look at that stuff. No, no, no."
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The interviewer co-operated with Hannah's reluctance to answer, suggesting they "keep it that way" if she hadn't heard about the discourse already. But Hannah wasn't taking any chances.
"Oh no. No, I don't want to know anything about that," she said with a smile. "I don't watch things. This [Ted Lasso] is the first thing I'll have watched in so long. I don't watch things. I don't read reviews. I do my work and I split."
Neither Prime Video, the streaming service behind Ride or Die, nor the show's producers have addressed the rumours. So, for now, beauty filter gate remains unresolved... Jury's still out.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
