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‘The Beautiful Chaos of a Mother’s Heart’: Jessie Buckley Brings Motherhood to the Oscars

‘The Beautiful Chaos of a Mother’s Heart’: Jessie Buckley Brings Motherhood to the Oscars
Irish actress Jessie Buckley accepts the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for "Hamnet" onstage during the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026. Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images
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In a legendary night of red carpets, glitz, and award-winning achievements, Irish actress Jessie Buckley’s 2026 Oscar win for Best Actress in “Hamnet” delivered a moment that felt rare and revolutionary: a heartfelt celebration of motherhood.

Rachel Scott
Rachel Scott
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Rachel Scott is executive director and founder of Moms for Freedom World; a sister organization of Moms for America.