Jessie Buckley Wins Actor Award for ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Sinners’ Cast Takes Top Prize

Jessie Buckley has been awarded the prize for outstanding performance by a female actor in a film at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, for her role in Hamnet. The awards gala took place in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Buckley’s Emotional Acceptance Speech

Buckley, who portrays Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet, delivered an emotional speech, stating, “I have been categorically changed by so many people in this room and beyond.” She continued, “What a way to spend a life.” She dedicated a portion of her speech to her Hamnet co-star, Emily Watson, praising her “wild imagination, brave untethered womanhood and ferocious gentleness,” calling Watson “the realest of the real.”

‘Sinners’ Wins for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

The cast of Ryan Coogler’s Sinners won the award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. Delroy Lindo accepted the award on behalf of the cast, stating, “We brought our hearts, we brought our souls, we brought our spirits to this endeavor.” This win marks a significant moment for Coogler, making him the first person to direct two cast ensemble winners at the Actor Awards.

Other Key Wins

Michael B. Jordan won best leading male actor, a surprise win in a category previously dominated by Timothée Chalamet. Amy Madigan was awarded best supporting actress for her role in Weapons, and Sean Penn won best supporting actor for One Battle After Another.

Apple TV’s ‘The Studio’ Dominates Television Awards

On the television side, Apple TV’s The Studio was a major winner, securing three statuettes, including a posthumous award for Catherine O’Hara.

Harrison Ford Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Veteran actor Harrison Ford was honored with a life achievement award, recognizing his memorable roles in franchises like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Ford expressed humility and gratitude, acknowledging the talent of his fellow actors.