Amy Madigan recently got candid and revealed how she draws strength from her husband, Ed Harris, during awards season.
For those who don’t know, the 75-year-old American actress has been nominated for an Academy Award for the first time in her career for playing the evil Aunt Gladys in the 2025 mystery horror film. Weapons.
Madigan, the winner of the Critics Choice Award for the role, has also scored SAG and Golden Globe nominations.
Speaking to PEOPLE magazine at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Virtuosos Awards on February 8, she revealed that her husband Harris is “excited and happy” about her recent career accolades.
The Streets of fire star shared, “As has my daughter Lily Harris, who is also an actress. I’ve had a lot of support and my really good friends are on my side, so it’s been a lot of fun.”
Madigan further noted that her critically acclaimed performance in Weapons has landed her new projects. “I still speak to a few people, which is very nice.”
Additionally, Harris was proud when his wife landed a nomination for the 2026 Academy Award.
At the 2026 Sundance Film Festival last month, he told the Associated Press: “I’m the husband of an Oscar nominee. I’m very proud of her.”
“I think she wowed everyone with Gladys,” Harris raved about Madigan’s performance in Weapons.
