Hannah Waddingham didn’t flinch when she was confronted by a rude photographer at the Olivier Awards.

deadline As reported on Monday, April 15, Ted Russo The star was asked to “show off her legs” by the photographer while posing for a photo at the Royal Albert Hall.

Waddingham immediately responded to the inappropriate comment by confronting the photographer in front of onlookers.

A video captured by a fan at the event shows her reaction to the disgusting request, “Oh my God, you would never say that to a man,” she noted.

The Emmy winner didn’t mince words, refusing the photographer’s request, “No commercials or I’m leaving.”

“Don’t say ‘show me the legs.’ No,” she asserted before walking away, ignoring the photographer.

After the video circulated on the social media platform, users on X (formerly Twitter) expressed support for Waddingham’s response.

One user praised her for standing up to the rude photographer, “I’m so glad she called him out! I’m glad her friend Michael Ball was there to give her a hug; I’m sure she needed it in that moment . ”

Another user chimed in: “Snapper wanted her to show a leg and she politely said he wouldn’t ask a man to do that. Good for her. Creepy old man.”

Meanwhile, a third user raved about the actress for standing up for herself, “I couldn’t love her more! I absolutely love that she stands up for herself and doesn’t let people treat her like trash.”

As well as addressing the incident, Waddingham kicked off the glamorous evening by hosting the night’s London Theater Awards.