"On Sunday evening, the BAFTAs took place in London and it was filled with unexpected wins, stand out style, and PDAs. Jessie Buckley continues her awards season golden streak and made history as first-ever Irish woman to win a BAFTA for Best Actress for her role in Hamnet. It rounded out a busy weekend - after picking up an IFTA on Friday. She is edging ever closer to that Oscar statue."
"She is edging ever closer to that Oscar statue. In her speech, Buckley thanked her daughter who has been on the road with her since she was six weeks old. "It's the best role of my life being your mum and I promise to continue to be disobedient so you can belong to a world in all your complete wildness as a young woman.""
The 79th British Academy Film Awards took place at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London on February 22, 2026. Only a few weeks remain in the awards season before remaining prizes are handed out. The BAFTAs featured unexpected wins, standout fashion, and public displays of affection on the red carpet. Jessie Buckley continued her awards-season momentum by becoming the first Irish woman to win the BAFTA for Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet. The win followed an IFTA she received earlier that weekend and positioned her as a leading contender for the Academy Award. Buckley thanked her daughter, who has traveled with her since six weeks old.
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