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Jessie Buckley Makes BAFTA History with Best Actress Win

2/23/2026

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Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) for Hamnet, becoming the first Irish performer to receive the honor.
She also won the equivalent Irish award.
The ceremony featured Alan Cumming as host and Prince William and Princess Kate's first joint appearance since a family controversy.
Buckley will compete next at the Actor Awards and the Oscars.

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Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) for Hamnet, becoming the first Irish performer to receive the honor.
She also won the equivalent Irish award.
The ceremony featured Alan Cumming as host and Prince William and Princess Kate's first joint appearance since a family controversy.
Buckley will compete next at the Actor Awards and the Oscars.