Oscar Winner Jessie Buckley Celebrates Motherhood in Acceptance Speech
On Sunday, an Oscar winner made waves with a heartfelt tribute to motherhood during her acceptance speech, where she jokingly vowed to have “20,000 more babies.” Jessie Buckley, who bagged the Best Actress award for her role in hamnet, a historical drama about the tragic loss of William Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway, and their son, spoke passionately about the “beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart.”
As Buckley, originally from Ireland, took to the stage, her focus was primarily on family. She expressed love for her husband, Freddie Sorensen, who was visibly emotional in the audience.
“Fred, I love you, I love you,” she said. “You’re an incredible dad and my best friend. I want to have 20,000 more babies with you.” She also shared a sweet moment about her 8-month-old daughter, Isla, who was likely “dreaming about milk” during the event but nonetheless represented a significant part of her life journey.
At 36, Buckley reflected on her path towards understanding a mother’s love, describing it as “the biggest conflict of my life.” She acknowledged both director Chloe Zhao and author Maggie O’Farrell for their impact on her journey.
Notably, she dedicated her speech to the essence of motherhood, remarking, “Today is Mother’s Day in England, so I would like to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart.” She highlighted the legacy of resilient women who continuously create against the odds.
Her poignant words resonated widely on social media, earning appreciation from various audiences. Lila Rose, founder of Live Action, described Buckley’s speech as “beautiful,” reinforcing that “marriage is not a trap” and “babies are not a burden.”
In a backstage press conference, Buckley reflected further on the significance of motherhood at such a pivotal moment in her life. With her daughter teething this week, she shared how special it felt to wake up with her nestled on her chest and to receive recognition for motherhood alongside portraying a character like Agnes.
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