Jessie Buckley (born 28 December 1989 in Killarney, Ireland) is an Irish actress and singer who broke through with the BBC series War & Peace (2016) and has since built a formidable reputation across film, television and stage. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao's Hamnet (2025), having previously received a nomination for The Lost Daughter (2021). On stage, she earned an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Sally Bowles in the 2021 West End revival of Cabaret.
Buckley and Paul Mescal announce their reunion for Hold on to Your Angels, a love film by director Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild), with filming scheduled for early 2027.
Buckley wins the Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet (2025), directed by Chloé Zhao.
Buckley wins the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Drama for Hamnet at the 83rd ceremony in Beverly Hills.
Buckley wins the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Hamnet at the 79th BAFTA ceremony.
Buckley gives birth to a daughter; her first outing with the child was a screening of Hamnet.
