Jessie Buckley, the Killarney-born actress whose talent has captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic, has claimed the Critics Choice Award for Best Actress for her stunning performance in HAMNET, the historical drama that has emerged as one of the season’s most emotionally resonant films. The twenty-nine-year-old collected her prize at the thirty-first annual Critics Choice Awards ceremony in Santa Monica, California, where comedian Chelsea Handler presided over an evening that celebrated the year’s finest achievements in cinema.
Buckley’s triumph represents a significant milestone in a career that has consistently demonstrated her ability to inhabit complex characters with remarkable depth and authenticity. Her acceptance speech revealed the profound impact that working on HAMNET had on her artistic journey, as she paid heartfelt tribute to director Chloé Zhao, whose vision brought Maggie O’Farrell’s acclaimed novel to cinematic life. “Chloe Zhao, you have reminded me of the power of telling a story and the journey that you can go on to touch the deepest parts of what it is to be alive, thank you,”
Buckley told the assembled audience, her words underscoring the emotional intensity of the filmmaking experience. She also acknowledged her co-stars, including Irish actor Paul Mescal and the distinguished Emily Watson, with characteristic warmth and humor. “Paul, I bloody love you man. And I know loads of other women do in this room too, but tough shit,” she said, drawing laughter from the crowd while expressing genuine affection for her colleague.
HAMNET explores one of the most devastating chapters in William Shakespeare’s life, centering on the playwright and his wife Agnes as they navigate the unbearable grief that follows the death of their eleven-year-old son. The film has been praised for its intimate portrayal of parental loss and its sensitive exploration of how tragedy shaped one of history’s greatest writers, with Buckley’s performance anchoring the narrative with raw emotional power that critics have described as unforgettable.
DERRY GIRLS darling @nicolacoughlan returns to our TVs in I AM HELEN.
This critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning anthology series pairs Coughlan with PEAKY BLINDERS star Joe Cole!
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BROOKLYN fans, this one is for you 🎬
Caitríona Balfe is back in a Colm Tóibín adaptation, and A LONG WINTER lands in cinemas this January 2027. Based on Tóibín’s 2006 short story, the film casts Caitríona as Louise, a mother at the heart of a stark, emotional drama.
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Mayo`s own @philippa.dunne is pure joy!
On this week`s @latelaterte, Philippa shares childhood memories of growing up in Mayo that shaped her, and what it’s really like to bring unforgettable characters to life on screen.
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Everyone`s favourite Andrew returns to the @britishfilminstitute London Film Festival with his new film ELSINORE.
Few actors of the stage and screen have attracted as much acclaim in recent years as Andrew Scott, both for the emotional depth of his performances and for the subtlety and nuance he brings to them.
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Like father, like son!
Aran Murphy is following in his father Cillian`s footsteps with a major role in the new @sharonhorgan show YOUTH.
The 19-year-old is relatively new to the acting world but has had a very busy few months as of late, stepping out on red carpets and giving plenty of interviews for his first roles.
Let`s hear it for Ireland`s next wave of amazing acting talent!
Colin Farrell hit the @thegrahamnortonshowofficial couch this weekend!
Farrell reveals a new haircut (!) and how he was initially reluctant to take accept his role in the classic IN BRUGES.
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One question that has haunted Ireland for decades ⚖️
In RE-CREATION, the new film from Jim Sheridan, the story is built on the real 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan Du Plantier, and Colm Meaney never hands you a verdict. The veteran actor trusts you to argue it out yourself 🎬
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“This is the Ireland I always believed existed.”
July 13, 1985. Two stadiums. One mission. Queen, U2, Bowie, Elton John, Madonna, McCartney, all on one day to fight famine in Ethiopia. And five Irish women who wanted to donate their wedding rings!
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Let’s hear it for Jamie Dornan 👏
He’s back as an American career criminal, always one step ahead, in 12 12 12 on Apple TV, going toe to toe with Anthony Mackie in a cat-and-mouse game across Europe. And this time he’s also an executive producer, helping shape the story as well as starring in it.
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