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Delight across Ireland at Jessie Buckley’s ‘historic’ best actress Oscar win
Politicians express joy and pride and thousands of Buckley masks reportedly being printed for St Patrick’s Day
TL;DR
- Jessie Buckley won the Oscar for best actress, causing widespread celebration in Ireland.
- Irish President Catherine Connolly called the award a 'historic moment' and a deserved testament to Buckley's talent.
- Thousands of Jessie Buckley masks are reportedly being printed for St. Patrick's Day parades.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris led government tributes, highlighting the win as a wonderful night for Irish film.
- Buckley's win is significant as she is the first Irish woman to receive the best actress Oscar.
- She was the favorite for her performance as Agnes Hathaway in 'Hamnet'.
- Family and friends expressed pride but emphasized that her achievement would not change her core identity or connection to Ireland.
- Buckley thanked her parents in her acceptance speech, encouraging them to 'dream' and follow their 'passion'.
- Her brother described her as staying true to herself, more likely to be 'covered in muck' than walking down a high street.