Actor Awards: Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress for Hamnet Jessie Buckley secured her second major award of the season by winning the best film actress category at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild awards. The ceremony took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, where Buckley, nominated for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech. “I want to take a minute to see all these incredible, inspiring faces and souls in front of me,” she said, expressing gratitude for the support of her colleagues and the transformative impact of her work. Buckley’s victory solidifies her position as a leading contender for the Academy Awards in March, following her wins at the Golden Globe, Bafta, and Critics’ Choice awards. Her closest rival, Rose Byrne, had one last chance to challenge her with her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, but Buckley’s dominance in televised ceremonies has left little room for upsets. The ceremony also highlighted other notable winners. Michael B Jordan claimed the best actor award for his role in Sinners, a film that also took the best ensemble prize. Jordan’s win came as a surprise, with critics noting his performance as a vampire in Ryan Coogler’s film outshining nominations from Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Meanwhile, Paul Mescal, nominated for his role in Hamnet, lost out to Sean Penn for best supporting actor. Penn’s win for his portrayal of a despot in Sinners has positioned him as a potential Oscar favorite. Amy Madigan won best supporting actress for her role as a witch in the horror film Weapons, while Catherine O’Hara posthumously received the best television comedy actress award for her role in The Studio.#hamnet #jessie_buckley #chloe_zhao #shrine_auditorium #screen_actors_guild
