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Amy Madigan's Historic Oscar Nomination After 40 Years

2/12/2026

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Amy Madigan, the actress, earned her second Academy Award nomination for her role in 'Weapons'.
The nomination marks the longest gap between nominations for an actress, 40 years since her first in 1986.
If she wins, it would be a breakthrough for horror performers, 15 years since a horror role won an Oscar.
The last Oscar for a horror supporting actress was Ruth Gordon in 1969.

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Story summary

Amy Madigan, the actress, earned her second Academy Award nomination for her role in 'Weapons'.
The nomination marks the longest gap between nominations for an actress, 40 years since her first in 1986.
If she wins, it would be a breakthrough for horror performers, 15 years since a horror role won an Oscar.
The last Oscar for a horror supporting actress was Ruth Gordon in 1969.