When “Ted Lasso” first hit the small screen, it took the world by a storm.
While the premise might sound cliche, there are so many things that this show got right.
For one, the show debuted at a time when people needed it the most.
To top that off?
This uplifting sports comedy is not just for soccer fans.
As for their relationship off-screen?
Let’s take a closer look.
Thankfully, the extreme opposite is true of Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple.
The “Ted Lasso” actresses are true friendship goals on-screen and in real life.
In fact, Waddingham and Temple hit it off the moment that they first met.
“I thought, ‘Who is this tiny, perfect unicorn in front of me?”
Waddingham recalled toThe Hollywood Reporter, thinking back to the moment she first laid eyes on Temple.
All it took was a brief conversation for the actresses to both feel instant chemistry.
“It was the most strange thing,” Waddingham shared with Variety.
“It was just completely natural and effortless…and it’s been like that ever since.”
But instead, the writers behind this culture-clash sitcom chose to go a more rewarding and less predictable route.
“These tropes have been around a long time, so why not use them to our benefit?”
Meanwhile, Waddingham is also a big fan of Keeley and Rebecca’s friendship, but for another reason.
She continued, “I would’ve actually found that quite distressing.”
That’s when you know the friendship is real!
But neither are the real life actresses who play these characters.
Yes, that’s right: Both Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple were deservingly nominated for this coveted award.
Prior to the ceremony, Temple dismissed the possibility of any rivalry between her and her co-star.
In fact, the “Dirty John” actress expressed nothing but support for her friend.
“I was there for her when she won her Critic’s Choice Award, and it was magic.
I think she might win [the Emmys], and I really think that would be exciting.”
Hannah Waddinghamwon the Emmyfor Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Ted Lasso.”
One cast member who looked particularly thrilled about Waddingham’s victory?
Her good friend Temple, who was sobbing happy tears of joy.
Before walking up on stage to receive her award, Waddingham pulled Temple into a long embrace.
If you plan on watching Waddingham’s acceptance speech, confirm you have some tissue’s handy.
“There’s no Rebecca without Keeley.
And if you ever leave my life, I’m going to stalk you.
“Waddingham and Sudeikis’ relationship off-screenis another one you should explore, as it’s just as sweet.
And the truth is?
It just keeps coming.
Meanwhile, Waddingham thinks that Temple perfectly encapsulates the spirit of “Ted Lasso.”
These two are too much!
