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Jessie Buckley Stuns in Black Gown at IFTA

Bintano News Desk
February 20, 2026
Jessie Buckley Stuns in Black Gown at IFTA

Jessie Buckley looked glamorous in a black gown as she joins Cillian Murphy and his wife at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

The Hamnet star, 36, lead the Irish stars in attendance for the ceremony at Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Friday. 

Jessie is nominated for Best Lead Actress for her portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in the film and recently won the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award.

Stepping out in Dublin as she arrived for the IFTA Awards, Jessie oozed sophistication in a black off-the-shoulder gown. 

She paired the look with sandal-style heels and slicked her blonde locks behind her ears exposing drop metallic earrings. 

Meanwhile Cillian, who is nominated for Lead Actor for his role in Netflix film Steve, was joined by his wife Yvonne McGuinness on the red carpet. 

Jessie Buckley looked glamorous in a black gown as she joins Cillian Murphy and his wife at the Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin on Friday

Jessie Buckley looked glamorous in a black gown as she joins Cillian Murphy and his wife at the Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin on Friday

Meanwhile Cillian, who is nominated for Lead Actor for his role in Netflix film Steve, was joined by his wife Yvonne McGuinness on the red carpet

Meanwhile Cillian, who is nominated for Lead Actor for his role in Netflix film Steve, was joined by his wife Yvonne McGuinness on the red carpet

Yvonne looked stunning in a pink satin draping gown with sheer tights and knot heels, as well as a scissor design handbag, while Cillian opted for a black suit. 

Bodhi Rae Breathnach, who played Jessie's daughter in Hament, was also in attendance for the ceremony.  

Also in attendance at the ceremony was actress Lola Pettigrew, who is nominated for northern Irish series Trespasses. 

She put on a striking display in a nude sheer gown exposing her breasts and a pair of knickers underneath. 

The dress featured a bondage-style belted corset and was paired with knee-high lace up leather boots. 

Elsewhere Conversations with Friends star Alison Oliver also opted for a sheer gown, wearing a white lace patterned slip dress.   

Actress Ruth Bradley, who starred in Primeval, wore a strapless black satin gown adorned with gold floral appliques.  

Niamh Algar, who is nominated for Lead Actress for The Iris Affair, wore a black cut-out figure-hugging dress as she arrived for the ceremony.

Stepping out in Dublin as she arrived for the IFTA Awards, Jessie oozed sophistication in a black off-the-shoulder gown

Stepping out in Dublin as she arrived for the IFTA Awards, Jessie oozed sophistication in a black off-the-shoulder gown

She paired the look with sandal-style heels and slicked her blonde locks behind her ears exposing drop metallic earrings

She paired the look with sandal-style heels and slicked her blonde locks behind her ears exposing drop metallic earrings

Yvonne looked stunning in a pink satin draping gown with sheer tights and knot heels, as well as a scissor design handbag, while Cillian opted for a black suit

Yvonne looked stunning in a pink satin draping gown with sheer tights and knot heels, as well as a scissor design handbag, while Cillian opted for a black suit

Bodhi Rae Breathnach, who played Jessie's daughter in Hament, was also in attendance for the ceremony

Bodhi Rae Breathnach, who played Jessie's daughter in Hament, was also in attendance for the ceremony

Also in attendance at the ceremony was actress Lola Pettigrew, who is nominated for northern Irish series Trespasses

Also in attendance at the ceremony was actress Lola Pettigrew, who is nominated for northern Irish series Trespasses

Elsewhere Conversations with Friends star Alison Oliver also opted for a sheer gown, wearing a white lace patterned slip dress

Elsewhere Conversations with Friends star Alison Oliver also opted for a sheer gown, wearing a white lace patterned slip dress

Actress Ruth Bradley, who starred in Primeval, wore a strapless black satin gown adorned with gold floral appliques

Actress Ruth Bradley, who starred in Primeval, wore a strapless black satin gown adorned with gold floral appliques

House of Guinness actor Anthony Boyle, who was recently tipped to be in the running to play the next James Bond, also made an appearance.  

It comes after Jessie offered a glimpse behind the curtain of Hamnet in an exclusive clip as she gears up for the BAFTAs on Sunday.

The actress, who has so far picked up all the awards she was nominated for this awards season, is tipped to receive Best Actress at the film ceremony.

The film - about the death of William Shakespeare and Agnes Shakespeare's son Hamnet - has received wide critical acclaim following its release last month.

It has picked up top awards at the Golden Globes and looks set to be a big winner at both the BAFTAs and the Oscars in the coming weeks.

Particular praise has been made for Jessie, 36, who plays central figure Agnes Shakespeare and follows her journey in the life and death of her son.

The film explores how that loss shapes both her family and, indirectly, the creation of one of Shakespeare's greatest works, Hamlet.

Ahead of the ceremony, a new clip shows members of the cast, including Jessie, share behind the scenes secrets about the film. 

Niamh Algar, who is nominated for Lead Actress for The Iris Affair, wore a black cut-out figure-hugging dress as she arrived for the ceremony

Niamh Algar, who is nominated for Lead Actress for The Iris Affair, wore a black cut-out figure-hugging dress as she arrived for the ceremony

House of Guinness actor Anthony Boyle, who was recently tipped to be in the running to play the next James Bond, also made an appearance

House of Guinness actor Anthony Boyle, who was recently tipped to be in the running to play the next James Bond, also made an appearance

Meanwhile actor Ciaran Hinds also made an appearance

Meanwhile actor Ciaran Hinds also made an appearance

Speaking about the creation of the replica Globe Theatre, Jessie says: 'What they've done with the Globe is really incredible, walking in there. It's too much to take in. It's in the deepest part of humanity, being in that Globe.

Her co-star Paul Mescal, who plays Shakespeare, adds: 'The way that backdrop was painted, the way the stage looked. It all just felt incredibly authentic and unique. 

Director Chloé Zhao spoke about her vision for the theatre and how she wanted it to reflect Shakespeare's iconic 'all the world's a stage' speech.

She says: 'From the beginning we wanted the film to feel graphic, so much is straight on and everything is designed with symmetry with the understanding that it is going to look like the backdrop of a stage. All of the world is a stage.

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