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Jessie Buckley Thanks Emily Watson in SAG-AFTRA Win
2 Mar
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 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.
Buckley also conveyed her love for the SAG-AFTRA community and her desire to contribute meaningfully. Other nominees in the competitive category included Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, and Emma Stone. Infiniti and Byrne also shared their appreciation for their nominations and the collaborative spirit among their peers.
