Los Angeles, United States- Veteran American actor Amy Madigan won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, for her role in the supernatural thriller Weapons. The 75-year-old performer was honored for portraying the sinister Aunt Gladys in the film directed by Zach Cregger, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Madigan’s victory marked her first Academy Award after a decades-long career in film and television. Her previous nomination came in 1986 for the drama Twice in a Lifetime, creating a 40-year gap between nominations — the longest on record for an actress in the category, according to industry reports.
In Weapons, Madigan portrays a mysterious and malevolent relative whose appearance late in the film becomes central to a major plot twist. The horror film’s character design — including heavy makeup and large glasses — became widely shared online during the film’s release, drawing attention to her performance throughout the awards season.
Madigan prevailed over a competitive field of nominees that included Elle Fanning for Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value. The award was presented during the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Oscar capped a strong awards season for Madigan’s performance. She previously won the supporting actress prize at the Actor Awards and the Critics Choice Awards, positioning her as a leading contender ahead of the Academy vote, according to awards coverage.
During her acceptance speech, Madigan thanked director Cregger, her fellow nominees, and longtime collaborators, and acknowledged the support of her husband, actor Ed Harris.
Madigan is widely known for roles in films including Field of Dreams and Uncle Buck, and her Oscar win represents the most prominent recognition of her career after more than four decades in the industry.
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