Hannah Waddingham will receive the Crystal Award for Advocacy in TV at this year’s WIF Honors.
The Emmy-winning “Ted Lasso” star will be presented with the honor at the organization’s 2026 gala on Nov. 5 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
“Hannah Waddingham’s career reflects the spirit of the Crystal Award for Advocacy in TV, and we’re thrilled to be honoring her formidable achievements and impact,” said WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer. “In ‘Ted Lasso,’ Hannah’s powerful portrayal of Rebecca Welton, a woman fighting to be taken seriously in the male-dominated world of professional sports, echoes the barriers women still face in the entertainment industry. Off-screen, Hannah uses her powerful platform to advocate for gender equality.”
It was also announced Monday that “Furious” star Emmy Rossum will present the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film to Gemma Chan (in absentia) and director Beth de Araújo for their collaboration on “Josephine.”
Previously announced programming includes:
Vanguard Award: Pamela Abdy presented by Nancy Meyers
WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award: Adria Arjona presented by Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti
The Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award: Salma Hayek Pinault presented by Jane Fonda
The benefit gala is co-chaired by Victoria Alonso and Andrea Nelson Meigs. Alongside the pair, the WIF Honors Committee is comprised of WIF board of directors president Syrinthia Studer and WIF board of directors members Tara Duncan, Ivette Rodriguez, Rachel Rusch and Jurnee Smollett. WIF Honors is presented by Max Mara with additional support from Amazon MGM Studios, Apple TV, Delta Air Lines, Netflix, Starz #TakeTheLead and Warner Bros. Pictures.
The event is WIF’s largest fundraiser of the year, directly funding the organization’s advocacy, research and career programs. Tickets and tables are on sale today at WIF.org/Honors.
