Jessie Buckley: From I'd Do Anything to Oscar Gold

Jessie Buckley, now an Oscar winner for Best Actress, first rose to prominence nearly two decades ago on Andrew Lloyd Webber's reality show 'I'd Do Anything'. In 2008, at just 17, she competed for the role of Nancy in 'Oliver!' and finished second. Buckley recently shared her difficult experiences on the show, describing "unfair objectification" and feeling "brutalised" during her time in the public eye.

Lloyd Webber acknowledged Buckley's win, recalling his certainty that she was "a very, very special girl and she was going to be a huge star" even back then. Buckley, who also released an album with Bernard Butler last year, recently appeared with red hair to honor the late Sinéad O'Connor. She performed O'Connor's song "Troy" in tribute, noting the singer's profound influence on women worldwide.

Buckley, who keeps her home life private with her husband Freddie Sorensen and their daughter, is known for carefully selecting roles that allow her to explore her passion for music alongside acting. Her father described her as needing to "psych herself like a boxer" before public appearances, highlighting her reserved nature despite her growing success.