Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress Oscar for Hamnet, First Irish Winner in Category

Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards for her role as Agnes in the 2025 film Hamnet, becoming the first Irish actress to receive this honour. Directed by Chloé Zhao, Hamnet earned eight nominations including Best Picture and Best Director. Buckley had previously won major awards such as the BAFTA, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice, and SAG Awards for the same role. The ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien and held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.