At the 98th Academy Awards, Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress Oscar, making history as the first Irish performer to win in this category. The film Hamnet explores the grief of Shakespeare’s family after the death of their son and received strong praise from critics worldwide.
Buckley’s win capped an incredible awards season. She had already received major honours at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards, solidifying her reputation as one of the most talented actresses of her generation.