Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Amy Madigan's Historic Oscar Win: Age & Genre No Barrier

Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Amy Madigan, at 75, made history as the first major winner at the 2026 Oscars, taking home the best supporting actress award for her role in the horror film Weapons. She beat out strong competition and used her acceptance speech to thank her family. This win puts her in rare company with other actors who have earned Oscars for horror roles. Madigans victory highlights that age and genre dont limit Oscar success. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c119e80d8ed6e2b

entertainment headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned in to entertainment and celebrity news today. Amy Madigan finally claimed her first Oscar at age 75 for best supporting actress. She won for her chilling role as the villainous Aunt Gladys in the horror hit weapons. This victory came 40 years after her initial nomination back in 1986, setting a new record for the longest gap between an actresses. First nod and her win. That previous record belonged to Geraldine Page, who waited 32 years from her 1954 nomination to snag her Oscar in 19. 86. Interestingly, Paige's big moment happened at the exact same ceremony where Madigan first got

recognized. In her acceptance speech, Madigan called the role a dream part and thanked everyone who helped her along the way. She admitted filling flummoxed with shaky legs on stage. Host Conan O'Brien even kicked off the night with a funny sketch dressed as Anne Gladys, getting chased by kids in a nod to the film's wild ending. This marks a rare win for horror, the first acting Oscar in that genre since Natalie Portman's Black Swan triumph in 2011. Weapons focuses on the eerie vanishing of 17 kids, with Madigan's late-appearing witch as the twisted mastermind behind it all. Madigan swept other prizes this season, including Critics' Choice and New York Film, Critics Circle Awards. She told reporters it feels great after a tough career for older women in Hollywood,

stressing that hope keeps actors going no matter the odds. Meanwhile, Hor is having a banner. Oster's Year with Ryan Cougler's Center's leading nomination counts. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Check out the episode description. Headphones in a pillow. Simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S.O.L.I.SoliPillow.com.