Queens Park Rangers manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has revealed the hilarious moment his entire squad did a double-take upon spotting his wife, Nancy, in the hit Netflix film Matilda The Musical.
The former Chelsea striker turned gaffer confessed his players were left stunned when they recognised their boss's other half in a standout scene from the Roald Dahl adaptation.
A Dressing Room Discovery
The unexpected cameo came to light during a team film night. As the players watched the musical, one particularly glamorous scene featuring a ensemble of dancers caught their attention—and one dancer in particular looked remarkably familiar.
'The boys were watching a movie night and they saw Matilda,' Hasselbaink explained. 'There's a scene where they are all dressed up and my wife is in there. They were like: 'Gaffer, is that your wife?!''
From Pitch to Picture
Nancy Hasselbaink, a trained dancer and performer, appears during the iconic 'Revolting Children' number. Dressed in a striking black and red costume, she holds her own alongside a cast of professional actors and dancers.
The QPR manager couldn't hide his pride, joking about the players' reaction to seeing his wife on the big screen. The discovery certainly added a new layer of respect for the gaffer from his squad.
The film, which has been a major success for the streaming giant, provided a moment of light-hearted fun for the Championship team, showcasing a different side to the Hasselbaink family away from the pressures of football.
