"Thank you to the incredible women that I stand beside. I am inspired by your art and your heart, and I want to work with every single one of you. The producers who created this ship for us to stand in, and my shipmates for life, including Hylda Queally, the Clare-born Hollywood superagent representing not just Buckley, but also Byrne and Reinsve. None of this is possible without you."
"Buckley (36) is the first Irish woman to win the Best Actress Oscar. Her win follows a string of recent Irish acting successes, including Cillian Murphy winning the Best Actor Oscar in 2024 for his lead role in Oppenheimer."
"Mr Buckley said he is so, so happy and so, so proud of his daughter for her win. He said it was a moment where the nation held its breath and that it was a historic day for the women of Ireland."
Saoirse Buckley, a 36-year-old Irish actress, made history by winning the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Agnes, William Shakespeare's wife, in the film Hamnet. The film was directed by Chloe Zhao with a screenplay adapted by novelist Maggie O'Farrell from her own book. Buckley's win represents a significant milestone for Irish cinema and follows recent successes including Cillian Murphy's Best Actor Oscar in 2024 for Oppenheimer. During her acceptance speech, Buckley expressed gratitude to her fellow nominees, producers, and collaborators, emphasizing the importance of the women and team members who supported her journey. Her parents attended the ceremony in Los Angeles, with her father describing the moment as historic for Irish women.
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