Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award at the 2026 Academy Awards for her performance in “Hamnet,” directed by Chloé Zhao. This victory was anticipated as Buckley was a frontrunner throughout the awards season. Her portrayal of Agnes has been described as the emotional core of the film, which explores the grief surrounding Shakespeare’s family. Critics praised Buckley for her raw and powerful performance, capturing the deep grief of a mother. The film is based on Maggie O’Farrell’s bestselling novel and features Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare.
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