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Jessie Buckley and Wunmi Mosaku Win BAFTAs for Empowering Roles

3/15/2026

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In 2026, Jessie Buckley (actress) and Wunmi Mosaku (actress) won BAFTA awards for their roles in Hamnet and Sinners.
Their characters embody feminine power that is often feared and misunderstood.
Buckley's Agnes navigates Elizabethan society as a witch's daughter, drawing strength from nature.
Mosaku's Annie, a hoodoo priestess in the Jim Crow South, embraces gifts despite loss.

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Story summary

In 2026, Jessie Buckley (actress) and Wunmi Mosaku (actress) won BAFTA awards for their roles in Hamnet and Sinners.
Their characters embody feminine power that is often feared and misunderstood.
Buckley's Agnes navigates Elizabethan society as a witch's daughter, drawing strength from nature.
Mosaku's Annie, a hoodoo priestess in the Jim Crow South, embraces gifts despite loss.