Actress Jessie Buckley attended the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, as a nominee for Best Actress for her role in the film 'Hamnet'. She arrived on the red carpet wearing an off-the-shoulder black gown from Chanel's Spring-Summer 2026 Haute Couture collection.
Buckley's nomination follows her wins in the lead actress category at several major precursor awards this season, including the BAFTA Film Awards and the Golden Globes. A win at the Oscars would make her the first Irish-born actress to receive the Best Actress award.
The 2026 Oscars ceremony, hosted at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, celebrated the best films of the previous year. The Best Actress category was notably competitive, featuring performances from other acclaimed actors.
While Buckley did not win the Oscar for Best Actress, her performance in 'Hamnet' and her recognition throughout the awards season have been a significant highlight of her career. Her red-carpet appearance in the elegant Chanel gown was widely praised by fashion critics.
