Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress at Oscars 2026

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Jessie Buckley won Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars, with Paul Mescal, her Hamnet co-star, expressing joy from the audience. The period drama, directed by Chloé Zhao, also won Best Picture and Director. Michael B. Jordan took home Best Actor for Sinners, while One Battle After Another dominated with multiple awards. Animated Feature went to Kpop Demon Hunters, and visual effects honors went to Avatar: Fire and Ash. 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/248c4e1d6a18b187

You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. The Oscars, 2006, wrapped up on March 15th, hosted by Conan O'Brien. Jesse Buckley took home best actress for her role in Hamnet, beating out stars like Emma Stone in Bougonia and Kate Hudson in Song Sung Blue. It was a big night for the period drama, directed by Chloe Zau. Paul Muscal, her co-star from Hamnet, could not hide his joy from the audience. sitting right behind her with his girlfriend Gracie Abrams, the 30-year-old normal people alum, jumped up, pumped his fists, shouted in excitement, and rushed over for a huge hug as her name was called. Their bond runs deep, with Buckley previously calling Meskow essential to her work and a giant of the heart. She has praised how he draws out raw humanity and acting, sharing that kind of connection multiple times at awards like the Critics' Choice and Golden.

Globes earlier this year. One battle after another dominated with Best Picture, director for Paul Thomas Anderson, adapted screenplay, and more, including supporting actor for. Sean Penn. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Ceners, which also grabbed original screenplay, score, and cinematography. Animated feature went to K-pop Demon Hunters, Frankenstein snagged costume design and production design, and visual effects honors went to Avatar, Fire, and Ash. Short film saw ties in live action, making it a night full of surprises across the board.

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