On the surface, Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple's "Ted Lasso" characters don't seem like they'd have much in common: Rebecca begins the series as a somewhat cold businesswoman, while Keeley pretty much embodies the British WAG stereotype — not to mention their 15-year age difference. However, opposites eventually attract and the duo becomes one of the show's most heartwarming friendships. The pair's evolution is aided by Waddingham and Temple's real-life relationship, which started after meeting in an interesting place: the ladies' room, shortly before the show's very first table read.
In 2021, Waddingham told Variety, "It was the most strange thing. It was just completely natural and effortless ... and it's been like that ever since, both on screen and off." Then in July 2022, Temple reiterated their friendship to The Hollywood Reporter: "It's not fake. It's real. I love her so much, and what we have is a safe place. It's so important to put out into the world that girlfriends are the most important people in your life."
The show's co-creator Bill Lawrence also spoke fondly of the women's camaraderie to Variety, saying, "It was palpable and recognizable on camera between Juno and Hannah from the start. Part of that friendship was created by the performers themselves." While the plan was always for Rebecca and Keeley to grow close, it sounds like their actors certainly sped things up.
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