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Amy Madigan Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Weapons

The veteran triumphed after a season of momentum, setting a record 40 years after her previous nomination.

Overview

  • Her victory marks a rare major acting honor for horror, with the first supporting actress win for the genre since 1969.
  • Weapons earned no other nominations, making her trophy the film’s lone Oscar recognition.
  • She prevailed over Teyana Taylor, Wunmi Mosaku, Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in a competitive field.
  • On stage, she thanked writer-director Zach Cregger and her family, praising husband Ed Harris and saluting her fellow nominees.
  • At 75, she became the second-oldest winner in the supporting actress category, capping a late-career milestone.