Who did Jessie Buckley thank at the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards?

Jessie Buckley thanked her friend and co-star Emily Watson at the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards.

What film did Jessie Buckley and Emily Watson star in together?

Jessie Buckley and Emily Watson starred together in the film 'Hamnet'.

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Jessie Buckley Thanks Emily Watson in SAG-AFTRA Win

Q: What award did Jessie Buckley win?

Jessie Buckley won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

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Summary

Jessie Buckley won a SAG-AFTRA award for a leading role.
She thanked Emily Watson, citing her impact since 'Breaking the Waves'.
Buckley cherished sharing scenes with Watson in 'Hamnet'.

Jessie Buckley Thanks Emily Watson in SAG-AFTRA Win

Jessie Buckley was honored with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role at the 2026 SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards ceremony held on Sunday, March 1. Buckley took the opportunity to express profound gratitude for her friend and co-star, Emily Watson.

Referencing Watson's performance in 'Breaking the Waves' as a career inspiration, Buckley stated that sharing scenes with her in 'Hamnet' was a cherished experience. She lauded Watson's "wild imagination" and "ferocious gentleness," describing her as a guiding light.