Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Amy Madigan's Historic Oscar Win: 40-Year Gap & Emotional Speech
Episode Date: March 16, 2026Amy Madigan, known for her role in Weapons, won the Oscar for best supporting actress, beating out Teyana Taylor, Wunmi Mosaku, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. In her emotional accepta...nce speech, she thanked her husband Ed Harris and daughter Lily, and acknowledged her fellow nominees. This win marks a record-breaking forty-year gap since her first Oscar nomination, and she reflected on the evolution of the awards season from her debut in 1985. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19e870f594adab78
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It's March 15th. Here's what's happening in entertainment.
Amy Madigan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 26 Academy Awards for her role as Aunt Gladys in weapons.
She beat out Tiana Taylor from one battle after another.
Wunmi Mosaku from Sinners and El Fanning and Inga Ibs daughter, Lily Oz, from Sentimental.
Value
The ceremony happened March 15th at the Dolby Theater, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
In her acceptance speech, Amy got a moment.
emotional thanking her husband of 42 years, Ed Harris, and their 32-year-old daughter, Lily.
She said nothing would mean as much, without him, by her side.
Amy also gave a warm nod to her fellow nominees, noting how they welcomed her during the
award season while she traveled for weapons promotions.
This victory marks exactly 40 years since her first Oscar nomination for twice in a lifetime
back in 1985, setting a new record for.
The longest gap between a first nod and a win.
Amy reflected that awards season felt much smaller than without social media or podcasts, but the thrill of peers loving her work stayed the same.
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