Trending Now - Amy Madigan Secures Oscar After Four Decades, Reflects on Night
WHO:
Amy Madigan thanked her daughter Lily Harris and her husband Ed Harris during her acceptance speech, stating, "Most of all, I want to thank my beautiful daughter Lily and her husband Sean -- and, of course, all the dogs. But the most important is my beloved Ed, who's been with me for forever, and that's a long-ass time ... None of this would mean anything if he wasn't by my side."
Amy Madigan, 75 years old, won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Zach Cregger, director and writer of "Weapons."
Other nominees included Teyana Taylor in "One Battle After Another," Wunmi Mosaku in "Sinners," Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in "Sentimental Value."
WHAT:
Madigan's win for Best Supporting Actress marks her first Oscar win since her nomination 40 years ago for her role as Sunny Sobel in "Twice in a Lifetime," where she starred alongside Gene Hackman, Ann-Margret, Ellen Burstyn, Ally Sheedy, and Brian Dennehy.
Madigan expressed surprise at the accolades her character Gladys has received, stating, "I was totally surprised by the accolades that Gladys has been receiving."
Amy Madigan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the supernatural thriller "Weapons."
This win occurred 40 years after her last Oscar nomination.
Madigan also won the Critics’ Choice Award and Actor Award in the same category.
Madigan's character, Gladys, is integral to a major twist in the film, leading to her exclusion from the press tour and early marketing.
WHERE:
The Oscars ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
The Oscars ceremony was held on Sunday, March 15th, 2026.
Madigan's last Oscar nomination was for the film "Twice in a Lifetime" in 1985.
WHY:
Madigan expressed gratitude for the recognition of genre films like "Weapons" and "Sinners," which have traditionally been overlooked for awards.
HOW:
Madigan commented on Conan O'Brien's portrayal of Gladys during the Oscars, saying, "He was pretty good actually. People just fall in love with her eccentricity, and you don't get to play those kind of parts that often, you know?"
Madigan accepted the award with a deep cackle and expressed her feelings about the importance of the people who helped her in her career, stating, “We’re kind of advised, ’Don’t say all these names, as nobody knows who the hell these people are,’ but you’re not rattling them off. They mean something to you; that you couldn’t be here without them.”
In her acceptance speech, she mentioned, “What’s different is this little gold guy,” referring to the Oscar.
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 17:21 UTC)
In a heartfelt acceptance speech at the Oscars, Amy Madigan expressed her gratitude to her daughter Lily Harris and her husband Ed Harris, emphasizing how vital Ed has been in her life. Madigan's win for Best Supporting Actress marks her first Oscar victory in 40 years, following her nomination for her role in "Twice in a Lifetime," where she starred alongside notable actors like Gene Hackman and Ann-Margret. She also shared her surprise at the acclaim her character Gladys has received, praising Conan O'Brien's portrayal and noting how audiences are drawn to her character's unique eccentricity.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 05:37 UTC)
In a stunning moment at the Oscars held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, Amy Madigan, at 75 years old, won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the supernatural thriller "Weapons," marking a remarkable 40 years since her last nomination. During her heartfelt acceptance speech, Madigan expressed gratitude for the recognition of genre films and acknowledged the importance of those who supported her throughout her career, humorously noting, “What’s different is this little gold guy,” while holding her Oscar. Other nominees in the category included Teyana Taylor, Wunmi Mosaku, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, but it was Madigan's character, Gladys, that delivered a pivotal twist in the film, leading to her absence from the press tour and early marketing.