Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Jessie Buckley's Oscar Journey: Hometown Hero to Awards Contender

Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Jessie Buckley, the Irish actress, is a strong contender for Best Actress at the Oscars for her role in Hamnet. Shes already won major awards this season and is receiving massive support from her hometown. Despite her nerves, shes thrilled to be part of a tough Best Actress race and is proud of her films strong awards run. 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/58b4fdbcc4e974d0

You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Jesse Buckley, the 36-year-old Irish actress, is the top contender for best actress at Sunday night's Oscars for her role in Hamnet. She has already won Best Actress at the Bafters, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and Critics' Choice Awards this season. Fans in her hometown of Killarney are showing massive support with signs, banners, and even a mural of her face. One banner declares, an Oscar is on the way, while another ties her image in green to the local St. Patrick's Festival. Buckley has shared how nervous and overwhelmed she feels, balancing mom duties to her six-month-old with the glamour. She called the nominee Luncheon Insane, posing with stars like Timothy Shalameh and Emma Stone, and said it is beyond her wildest dreams. The best actress race is tough, pitting her against Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Rinesba, and Emma Stone.

Hamlet earned eight nominations total, including Best Picture and Best Director for Chloe Zhao, though Paul Muscal missed out on supporting actor. As the ceremony approaches at the Dolby Theater, Buckley remains proud and honored, with her film poised for more wins after a strong awards run. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode, your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SOLI-SOLI-Pillow.com.