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Amy Madigan Wins First Oscar as Ed Harris Cheers, Capping a Four-Decade Partnership

The win refocuses attention on a four-decade creative partnership built in Los Angeles theater, sustained through frequent collaborations.

Overview

  • Madigan, 75, won Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Oscars for her performance in Weapons.
  • Harris attended the ceremony in Los Angeles and celebrated the moment alongside their daughter, Lily.
  • The couple met through theater in 1980–1981 and later worked together on Prairie Avenue before transitioning to film.
  • They married in November 1983 while filming Places in the Heart and have continued to collaborate across stage and screen.
  • Harris is a multiple Oscar and Emmy nominee, and Madigan’s career includes acclaimed turns in Field of Dreams and Uncle Buck.