Jessie Buckley has officially won Best Actress at the 2026 Academy Awards for her work in Hamnet, turning one of the most acclaimed performances of the season into an Oscar win and giving Chloé Zhao’s literary drama one of the biggest victories of the night. The win caps off a major awards run for Buckley, who had already emerged as a frontrunner throughout the season. Reports had framed her as the outstanding favorite heading into Oscar night, with Hamnet also positioned as a major contender in several top categories, but it's still satisfying to see the favorite deliver.
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By: Chris McPherson
Title: 'Hamnet's Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2026 Academy Awards
Sourced From: collider.com/hamnet-best-actress-in-a-leading-role-2026-academy-awards-oscars/
Published Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 02:31:16 GMT
