Jessie Buckley enthusiastically explained how special the moment was when Cillian Murphy presented her with the BAFTA award.
The 36-year-old Irish actress was crowned Best Lead Actress for her performance in Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet at the 79th British Academy Film Awards held on February 22.
During Jessie’s recent appearance on The One Show, she opened up about her win and shared that she will “never forget” the night.
“It’s been a lot to take in these last few days, but to walk up to someone I know and recognize…” the actress said of receiving an award from Cillian.
She then spoke about the Oppenheimer star: “Who is Irish and is an actor that I deeply, deeply respect and admire and sharing with him was a very special moment and one that I will not forget.”
“I might have had a few margaritas,” Jessie added.
The actress, who played William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes in the film, said in her acceptance speech: “This is such an incredible honor. As a little girl I never thought that in a million years I would be making a film, but here I am.”
“When I arrived in London with my agent Lindy King, I had on a fake tan, white hoop earrings, a red skirt and polka dot dress, and I had the nerve to tell her that I dreamed of one day being something like Judi Dench.”
She continued, “I don’t know how on God’s green earth she even dreamed this was possible. Thank you Lindy for always encouraging me to be disobedient, curious and human.
“This really belongs to the women who taught me and continue to teach me how things can be done differently.”
