Jessie Buckley and Amy Madigan Win Top Acting Honors at the 2026 Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards Ceremony

According to Главком: Hosted for the second time by Conan O'Brien, the 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony, a pinnacle event in the global film industry, announced winners for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. For viewers in Ukraine, the exclusive broadcast began at 01:00 Kyiv time on March 16 on the Suspilne Kultura channel, featuring Ukrainian translation and sign language interpretation. Actor and director Oleksii Gnatkovsky provided commentary and also hosted the pre-show.

Winners and Presenters

Amy Madigan, a Screen Actors Guild Award winner, secured the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'The Weapon.' The award for Best Actress went to Jessie Buckley for her role in 'Hamnet.' Other nominees in the Best Actress category were:

• Rose Byrne for 'I Am Not Iron'
• Kate Hudson for 'Love Song'
• Renate Reinsve for 'Sentimental Value'
• Emma Stone for 'Begonia'

The event featured presentations by a roster of stars including Demi Moore, Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infinity, Maya Rudolph, and Kumail Nanjiani. Previous Oscar winners from 2025 who took the stage included Mikey Madison, winner for Best Actress for 'Anora,' as well as Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, and Zoe Saldana. The ceremony was a celebration of cinematic excellence and high-profile entertainment.

The Academy Awards ceremony remains one of the most significant events in the world of cinema, honoring the achievements of outstanding actors and creative personalities. — Source unknown

Victories in categories like Best Actress highlight the importance of female roles in cinema and the diverse talent within the industry. The Ukrainian broadcast with translation and sign language made the event more accessible to a wider audience, underscoring the Oscars' expanding international reach and cultural impact.