Jessie Buckley Secures Historic Best Actress Oscar for Hamnet, First Irish Actor to Win

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Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress Oscar for Hamnet, First Irish Actor to Win

Jessie Buckley Makes Oscars History As First Irish Best Actress Winner.

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News18•16-03-2026, 09:05

Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress Oscar for Hamnet, First Irish Actor to Win

•Jessie Buckley won Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards for her role in 'Hamnet', making her the first Irish actor to win the category.
•Directed by Chloé Zhao, 'Hamnet' explores the life of William Shakespeare's wife, Agnes, and the tragic loss of their son.
•Buckley's win followed a sweep of major awards including BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Critics' Choice, and SAG Awards.
•She dedicated the award to 'the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart,' noting the win coincided with Mother's Day in the UK.
•This marks Buckley's second Oscar nomination, previously recognized for Best Supporting Actress in 'The Lost Daughter'.

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