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Irish Star Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress Oscar

3/17/2026

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Jessie Buckley became the first Irish woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress on March 15, 2026, for Hamnet.
Her win prompted celebrations in Ireland, with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin praising the achievement.
Buckley dedicated the award to mothers and noted its timing with Mother's Day in the United Kingdom.
In Killarney, decorations appeared ahead of St. Patrick's Day to celebrate her success.

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Jessie Buckley became the first Irish woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress on March 15, 2026, for Hamnet.
Her win prompted celebrations in Ireland, with President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin praising the achievement.
Buckley dedicated the award to mothers and noted its timing with Mother's Day in the United Kingdom.
In Killarney, decorations appeared ahead of St. Patrick's Day to celebrate her success.