won the Oscar for the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2026 on Sunday.
She took home the golden statuette for her performance in the Shakespeare-inspired drama film and accepted the award with a touching speech about motherhood.
Anora star , last year's winner in the same category, presented the award to Buckley.
She was predicted to be the frontrunner to win the Oscar and proved that theory was right after racking up a slew of wins at earlier award ceremonies.
Her fellow nominees included for Bugonia, for Song Sung Blue, Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value and for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.
After all, she received her flowers after her heartbreaking performance as Agnes, the wife of Shakespeare and the mother of the titular Hamnet, in the Chloe Zhao-directed film.
Jessie Buckley was the winner of the Best Actress award at the Oscars for her performance in Hamnet
With the Oscars being held on Sunday, the special day also marked Mother's Day in the United Kingdom.
With that in mind, Buckley, who gave birth to a healthy baby girl last year, gave a heartfelt speech about 'the beautiful chaos of a mother's heart.'
She thanked the 'incredible women that I stand beside' and gushed about her family for their support during her speech.
Buckley, who gave birth to a healthy baby girl last year, gave a heartfelt speech about 'the beautiful chaos of a mother's heart' as it also was Mother's Day in the U.K.
After all, she received her flowers after her heartbreaking performance as Agnes, the wife of Shakespeare and the mother of the titular Hamnet, in the Chloe Zhao-directed film
Anora star Mikey Madison , last year's winner in the same category, presented the award to Buckley
'Thank you for recognizing me in this role. This is the greatest honor. I can't even believe it.'
