It’s a known fact to viewers that the Oscars and other indulgent cinema award ceremonies have long prioritized political, feminist messaging over the art and family values normal people hold dear. But that is exactly why actresses like Jessie Buckley make headlines when they use their platforms to break this trend by honoring their husbands and children ahead of themselves.
Buckley was awarded best actress at the Oscars Sunday evening for her role as a wife and a mother in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet. Her acceptance speech showed, however, this is not just a role she plays on screen.
