Jessie Buckley wins best actress prize at Critics Choice Awards for performance in Hamnet

The awards are seen as an early indicator in the Oscar race
Jessie Buckley wins best actress prize at Critics Choice Awards for performance in Hamnet

Jessie Buckley took home the award for best actress. File picture: Jas Lehal Media Assignments/PA

Killarney-born Jessie Buckley was named best actress for her performance in Hamnet at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, setting the pace for the upcoming awards season.

The awards, hosted by Chelsea Handler, honours the year’s best in film, streaming and television as voted on by critics and journalists and are seen as an early indicator in the Oscar race.

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