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Irish Actress Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress at Oscars

3/16/2026

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Jessie Buckley, the Irish actress, became the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards for Hamnet.
She dedicated the win to mothers and highlighted the film's themes of motherhood.
Buckley, who has dominated the awards season, thanked her family and collaborators.
She noted her journey to understand the character's depth.
Buckley had previously won major awards, including the BAFTA and Golden Globe.

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Story summary

Jessie Buckley, the Irish actress, became the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards for Hamnet.
She dedicated the win to mothers and highlighted the film's themes of motherhood.
Buckley, who has dominated the awards season, thanked her family and collaborators.
She noted her journey to understand the character's depth.
Buckley had previously won major awards, including the BAFTA and Golden Globe.