Amy Madigan Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Weapons After 40 Years

Amy Madigan won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards for her role as Aunt Gladys in the supernatural horror film Weapons. This marks her first Oscar win, 40 years after her initial nomination for Twice in a Lifetime, setting a record for the longest gap between acting nominations. Her performance, noted for heavy makeup and viral popularity, was praised in a competitive category including Elle Fanning and Wunmi Mosaku. Madigan expressed gratitude in an emotional acceptance speech.