Buckley & Mescal Shine at PGA Awards 2026

At the PGA Awards 2026, held on Saturday night at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley presented an award. The co-stars of the film "Hamnet" appeared in good spirits, even though their movie was nominated but did not win the Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures award. "Hamnet," which explores the lives of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes following their son's death, was ultimately bested by Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another."

"One Battle After Another" took home the most anticipated prize, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures. This win is particularly significant as it has historically predicted the Best Picture winner at the Academy Awards. The film, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, and Regina Hall, is now seen as a strong contender for an Oscar. Meanwhile, "Hamnet" did achieve a recent success, winning Outstanding British Film at the 2026 British Academy Film Awards.

Jessie Buckley showcased her style in a one-shoulder black dress with diamond earrings, while Paul Mescal opted for a brown jacket, baggy trousers, and a red tie. The PGA Awards saw numerous Hollywood stars in attendance, with "One Battle After Another" triumphing over other notable nominees such as "F1" and "Marty Supreme." Other films in contention included "Bugonia," "Frankenstein," "Sentimental Value," "Weapons," "Train Dreams," and "Sinners."