Which award did Jessie Buckley win for Hamnet at the 2026 Golden Globes?

Jessie Buckley won Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for Hamnet at the 2026 Golden Globes.

Buckley was recognized for playing Agnes Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet, a historical drama inspired by Maggie O’Farrell’s novel. The film explores the family life of William Shakespeare and the grief surrounding the death of his young son, Hamnet.

The Golden Globe category distinguishes dramatic film performances from musical or comedy performances. Buckley’s win accompanied Hamnet’s victory for Best Motion Picture – Drama, making the film one of the ceremony’s major winners.

This award is sometimes confused with the supporting-actor categories, but Buckley’s performance was classified as a leading role. The ceremony honored films released during 2025 and took place on January 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton.