Jessie Buckley won her first Academy Award for Best Actress on Sunday, claiming the trophy for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife in Hamnet, as reported by multiple outlets. The 36-year-old Irish actor dedicated her win to mothers, noting that the Oscars coincided with Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom.
Key Takeaways
Jessie Buckley won her first Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Hamnet.' She dedicated her win to mothers and the lineage of women who create against odds. The film, directed by Chloé Zhao, portrays Agnes Shakespeare's grief over the loss of her son.
- Jessie Buckley wins first Oscar for playing William Shakespeare’s wife in 'Hamnet'
- Dedicated her award to mothers on Mother’s Day in the UK
- Buckley is the first Irish actress to win best actress at the Oscars
- She swept major Hollywood awards leading up to the Oscars
During her acceptance speech, Buckley paid tribute to the singular love of mothers and acknowledged her 8-month-old daughter, who she said had no idea what was happening. “This is kind of a big deal,” Buckley remarked as she thanked the women who inspire her with their art and heart. She also expressed gratitude to Ireland for paying for flights for her family to attend the ceremony.
Buckley’s performance in Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao, centers on Agnes Shakespeare grieving the death of her 11-year-old son. The film is an adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel and has been praised for its raw emotional depth. Buckley’s win was widely anticipated after she swept other major Hollywood awards, including the Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Actor Awards.
Buckley’s journey to acting stardom began at age 17 when she competed on a BBC singing competition show called I’d Do Anything. She gained critical acclaim for her breakout role as an aspiring country music singer in the film Wild Rose, which earned her a BAFTA nomination. Her other notable appearances include roles in Women Talking, The Lost Daughter, and the TV series Chernobyl and Fargo. On stage, she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in a revival of Cabaret.
The film Hamnet, which received eight Oscar nominations including best picture and adapted screenplay, has been noted for its tear-jerking scenes. Buckley’s performance as Agnes Shakespeare was particularly highlighted for its emotional potency. Her co-star Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare in the film, which imagines a connection between Hamnet’s death and the creation of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet. Buckley is currently starring as the bride of Frankenstein in the movie The Bride!
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