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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Jessie Buckleys Historic Oscar Win: A Raw, Emotional Performance in Hamnet Jessie Buckley made history at the 98th Academy Awards, becoming the first Irish actress to win Best Actress for her role in Hamnet. She defeated stiff competition, including Emma Stone and Kate Hudson. The film explores William Shakespeares life, focusing on his familys heartbreaking loss of their young son. Buckleys win on Mothers Day in the UK added emotional weight to the night. She dedicated the award to motherhood and drew from her own life for the role, particularly a deeply personal scream scene. Director Chloé Zhao praised Buckleys bravery and commitment to the emotional demands of the character. 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/545c1a3fe6f43126

From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with entertainment and celebrity news today. Jesse Buckley just made history at the 98th Academy Awards. The 36-year-old Irish actress took home best actress for her role in Hamnet, directed by Chloe Zau. She beat out tough competition including Emma Stone and Kate Hudson. The film dies into the life of William Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes, as they deal with the heartbreaking loss of their young son. Buckley became the first Irish actress ever to win in this category. marking a big moment for representation. Her win landed on Mother's Day in the United Kingdom,

which added extra emotion to the night. In her acceptance speech, she thanked her family, her husband, and the women nominated alongside her. She dedicated the award to the raw feelings of motherhood. Buckley drew from her own life for the role. She became a mother after filming and described a key scream scene as deeply personal and intense. She said it felt like channeling grief from other women who lost children. Director Chloe Zow praised Buckley's bravery,

noting how she fully committed to the emotional demands. The Oscar celebrated other wins, too, but Buckley's performance stood out for its power and authenticity. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Press Play. Put your head down. The sound is already there, SOLI, soliPillow.com.