Jessie Buckley pays tribute to the ‘beautiful chaos of mothers’ in Oscars speech

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16 Mar 2026 • 10:42 AM MYT
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  • Jessie Buckley has won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Hamnet.
  • The Irish actress became emotional upon hearing her name announced as the winner.
  • She dedicated her award to "the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart", noting it was Mother's Day in the UK.
  • Buckley thanked her parents for teaching her to dream and expressed admiration for her fellow nominees.
  • She described the recognition for her role as the "greatest honour".