The 2026 Oscars took place Sunday, March 15, wrapping up one of the most exciting awards cycles we’ve seen in recent years! While many categories were up in the air, Best Actress seemed to be a one-woman race from start to finish. Find out who took home the Academy Award below.
Who was nominated for Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars?
Jessie Buckley (Hamnet)
Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue)
Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value)
Emma Stone (Bugonia)
Who won Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars?
The most secure category heading into the 2026 Oscars played out exactly as expected, as Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role as Agnes in Hamnet. Buckley completed her incredible awards season sweep, landing the Academy Award after previously earning the Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Critic’s Choice awards. The Irish actress delivered one of the best performances of the last decade, devastating audiences across the country (and world). This will be remembered as one of the most dominant award campaigns in recent memory.
Best Actress 2026 Oscars FAQ
Who won Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars?
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars for her role as Agnes in Hamnet.
Who was nominated for Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars?
Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Emma Stone and Renate Reinsve were nominated for Best Actress at the 2026 Oscars.
