Amid Oscar hubbub, best actress winner gives poignant speech on motherhood
By Margaret Darby
Published on March 16, 2026.
Irish actress Jessie Buckley won the best actress Oscar for her performance in "Hamnet" during the Oscars, marking her second Oscar nomination. She dedicated her win to the joys and challenges of motherhood during a speech that highlighted the "beautiful chaos" of the role of a mother. Buckley also thanked her fellow nominees, Emma Stone, Renate Reinsve, Kate Hudson, and Rose Byrne. With her win, Buckley made history as the first Irish best actress winner.
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