It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons. Here's what NPR critic Linda Holmes thought of the awards.

Amy Madigan secured the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film 'Weapons', marking the first award presented at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.

Amy Madigan seemed stunned to take the Oscars stage — understandably so. She gave an all-out performance in “Weapons,” but that’s the kind of movie that generally doesn’t win Oscars even in an era…

The actress had been nominated in 1985 for 'Twice in a Lifetime', was the only nominee from 'Weapons', and represented the always undervalued horror cinema.

Among the traditional designs of these awards, the classic black slip dresses and mermaid-cut designs full of rhinestones, some guests have opted to innovate with outfits that seek...

One of the most beautiful surprises during the 2026 awards season was the nomination of 75-year-old Amy Madigan for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role.

The 'One Battle After Another' villain is now the frontrunner to win the Oscar.

Among this year's nominees, alongside film stars like Leonardo DiCaprio or Sean Penn, she was among the lesser known. She describes her career as "difficult".

Oscars: Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress as Weapons villain Aunt Gladys  The Straits Times

The winner for ‘Weapons’ set a new record, making her the actress with the longest gap (40 years and one month) between a first nomination and first victory.

Will it be 'One battle after another' or 'Sinners'? The ceremony begins at the Dolby Theater hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.

The veteran performer has created one of the most disturbing characters of the past year.

From Michael B. Jordan taking home his first Actor Award to Seth Rogen sharing sweet memories of the late Catherine O’Hara, here are some of the highlights from the 32nd annual Actor Awards on Sunday.

Amy Madigan reflects on her unexpected awards season journey, making history with a 40-year gap between Oscar nominations, and her experiences on set.

Glavni igralski nagradi Jessie Buckley in Michaelu B. Jordanu, za stranski vlogi nagrajena Amy Madigan in Sean Penn.

The Academy Award for best live-action short film resulted in a very rare occurrence: An Oscar tie.

Teyana Taylor knows a thing or two about support. And she made that clear after Amy Madigan was named the 2026 Oscar winner in the Best Supporting Actress category. Just as Zoe Saldaña confirmed...

For her performance in the horror film 'Évanouis', the 75-year-old actress takes home the statuette against Elle Fanning or Teyana Taylor.

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and…

Aunt Gladys (Amy Madigan) won an Actor Award for, as Orlando Bloom put it when introducing the Outstanding Supporting Actress category, “terrorizing a suburb in a wig and a tracksuit.” As she took…

Actress Kate Hudson discusses her career evolution from rom-com star to Oscar nominee, sharing insights on navigating awards season as a mother and her changing perspective.