'This is nuts': Jessie Buckley wins Bafta for best actress

The Killarney actress has added the Bafta to her Golden Globe and Critic's Choice award for her starring role as Agnes Shakespeare.
'This is nuts': Jessie Buckley wins Bafta for best actress

Jessie Buckley poses with the Leading Actress Award for 'Hamnet' during Sunday night's Baftas. 

Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 - 20:11
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Jessie Buckley has won the Bafta for best leading actress for her performance in Hamnet.

The Killarney actress has added the Bafta to her Golden Globe, Ifta and Critic's Choice award for her starring role as Agnes Shakespeare.

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