Amy Madigan is now a first-time Actor Award winner.
The “Weapons” actor scored in the supporting actress category Sunday for her performance as the unhinged Aunt Gladys in the Zach Cregger-directed horror film. She beat out Teyana Taylor (“One Battle After Another”), Odessa A’Zion (“Marty Supreme”), Ariana Grande (“Wicked: For Good”) and Wunmi Mosaku (“Sinners”).
The win shakes up the Oscars race for supporting actress, which prior to Madigan’s Actor Award victory seemed to be in Taylor’s favor.
“It’s such an honor to be here. I’ve been doing this a long ass time,” Madigan said as she accepted the honor Sunday evening.
“Gladys has surprised me. She’s getting a lot of love back,” Madigan said. “I didn’t know y’all want to hang out with her.”
The actor also offered a message of camaraderie to her fellow SAG-AFTRA members, citing the Chicago upbringing that made her a “union person.”
“We’re all union people,” she continued, “and I don’t care what somebody says. They’re not going to bust us, ever.”
Madigan went on to give a shout-out to her fellow “Weapons” cast members Julia Garner, Josh Brolin and others.
Madigan was the sole “Weapons” star nominated at this year’s Actor Awards. She also received nominations from the Golden Globe Awards, Critics Choice Awards and Academy Awards. She earned her last Oscar nomination 40 years ago for her performance as the fiery Sunny in “Twice in a Lifetime” (1985).
“I haven’t done this in a while, so it feels like a new experience for me, but I know what it is very well,” Madigan told The Times in a November interview about the awards buzz.
“It’s a little daunting at times,” she added.
But like her “Weapons” character, Madigan is fearless, having used a stunt double for only the very last scene in a physically demanding movie.
As for everything before that, the actor said, “I did all that running and all that ridiculous stuff.”
“I think everybody was holding their breath a little bit going, ‘Oh, I hope she doesn’t slip and crash into something,’ which I didn’t,” she said. “I’m proud of that.”
“Sinners,” the blockbuster film that has been a major contender during awards season, was the dominant winner at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.
The film scored trophies for outstanding motion picture and most of the acting awards, including breakthrough performance, awarded to Miles Caton. Michael B. Jordan, who won for actor in a motion picture, also won entertainer of the year.
Before the ceremony, Ryan Coogler won writing and directing honors, while Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo won the supporting actress and actor awards, respectively.
But the ceremony was not only about honoring Black excellence in entertainment. The event was also flavored by several remarks from celebrities addressing the divisive political climate and recent events that have targeted and affected Black entertainers.
Viola Davis received the chairman’s award during the 57th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.
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Host Deon Cole kicked off the ceremony by welcoming the audience to “the Trump Image Awards. Because you know he wants his name on everything.”
Asking permission to “buy a curse word,” he made a joke that was bleeped out during the live stream, but was apparently aimed at federal ICE agents. The comment sparked a standing ovation from the predominantly black-tie audience, many of whom wore anti-ICE pins.
“I don’t want to see no ICE ever again,” he said. “When I looked at the guest list, I took off Ice Cube, Ice-T, Ice Spice. I don’t want no ice cream, I don’t want no ice in my drink.”
Utilizing one of Jackson’s trademark slogans, Jackson said, “We will not be erased from this country’s history because I am somebody.”
And in accepting the award for actor in a drama series for “Paradise,” Sterling K. Brown added, “Like Sam said, they can’t erase us because there is no country without us.”
The event also continued to put a spotlight on the uproar surrounding the shouting of a racial slur during the BAFTA Awards last week.
Jordan and Lindo were presenters during the BAFTA Awards, which took place at London’s Royal Festival Hall. As they were introducing the visual effects category, a member of the audience shouted the N-word. The two actors paused momentarily before continuing.
Director Ryan Coogler, left, and actor Delroy Lindo presenting the award for actress in a motion picture. The pair addressed the incident at the BAFTAs in their remarks.
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Later, awards host Alan Cumming addressed the outburst, referencing the nominated film “I Swear,” which is about Scottish campaigner John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome and shouted the racist slur from the audience. Cumming apologized, while Davidson, an executive producer for the BAFTA-nominated film, left his seat midway through the ceremony. BAFTA later issued an apology to the actors.
Cole delivered a comic prayer referencing the incident: “Lord, if there are any white men out there with Tourette’s, I advise you to tell them to read the room tonight, Lord. It might not go the way they think.”
Actor Rebecca Hall early in the awards show said she wanted to pay tribute to “two kings. Thank you for your grace.”
Lindo later in the ceremony said, “We appreciate all the support we’ve been shown in the aftermath of what happened last weekend. It is an honor to be here among our people this evening … It’s a classic case of something that could have been very negative becoming very positive.”
JESSIE Buckley has a clear vision for success — wearing a sheer gown over a corset for the premiere of her new film.
The 36-year-old, named Best Actress at Sunday’s Baftas for her role in Hamnet, stars with Christian Bale, 52, in The Bride!.
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Jessie Buckley wearing a sheer gown over a corset for the premiere of her new filmCredit: GettyJessie stars with Christian Bale in The Bride!Credit: Getty
The pair posed together last night on the red carpet at Cineworld in London’s Leicester Square.
Based on the Bride of Frankenstein, the movie is described as a Gothic horror-romance and is set in 1930s Chicago.
Warnings include one for nude scenes — which may explain why Jessie was dressed to thrill.
Irish star Jessie is the red-hot bookies’ favourite for Best Actress at the Oscars.
Accepting her award at the 79th Baftas at London’s Royal Festival Hall, she said: “When I first came to London, I had nuclear-bad fake tan on, white hoopy earrings, polka-dot red skirt and dress.
“I don’t know how she thought that was even possible.
“But thank you, Lindy, for always encouraging me to be disobedient and curious and human.
“This is nuts. This really does belong to the women past, present and future that have taught me.”
She dropped the F-bomb at one point, saying she “should’ve brought my f***ing thing up here” — meaning her notes.
Jessie choked up as she thanked her daughter, who was born last year, saying: “It’s the best role of my life being your mum.”
Actress Jessie on the red carpet at Cineworld in London’s Leicester SquareCredit: Getty
WUTHERING Heights star Margot Robbie would soak up views of the Yorkshire Dales from a bath while there for filming, a hotel owner has revealed.
Staff said the 35-year-old Aussie became a real “Yorkshire lass”, wearing wellies and a wax jacket — and pulling pints.
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Margot Robbie, pictured in The Big Short, would soak up views of the Yorkshire Dales from a bath while there for filmingCredit: AlamyMargot spent three weeks at 17th-century Simonstone Hall Hotel in HawesCredit: AlamyThe hotel owner said Margot had a go at pulling a pint of Simonstone Ale
Margot, who plays Cathy Earnshaw in the tragedy, spent three weeks at 17th-century Simonstone Hall Hotel in Hawes, North Yorks, last year.
Other cast members also stayed including Jacob Elordi, 28, who plays brooding Heathcliff.
Barbie actress Margot was given the hotel’s best room, the luxury £300-a-night Langtry Suite.
Staff said she was obsessed with having a daily bath in its free-standing tub by a large window so she could enjoy the view.
Meanwhile, Australian Jacob requested a “dog-friendly” room for his golden retriever Layla.
Margot is effortlessly beautiful and even looked good in wellies and a wax jacket.
Hotel owner Jake Dinsdale on Margot
Hotel owner Jake Dinsdale told The Sun on Sunday: “Margot was absolutely lovely.
“She was very down-to-earth — a real Yorkshire lass at heart.
“Margot is effortlessly beautiful and even looked good in wellies and a wax jacket.”
He added: “I’ve got an old school Land Rover and she asked me to drive her to the set in it a couple of times.”
Jake said Margot had a go at pulling a pint of Simonstone Ale.
Margot visited Hardraw Force, England’s highest single drop waterfallCredit: AlamyThe film star also enjoyed Sunday roasts in the hotel’s restaurantCredit: Getty
He added: “There were a few wild nights, drinking negronis and martinis, or hanging out in the hot tub or by the fire.
“But on weekends it was always very relaxed.
“Margot had a Sunday roast in the restaurant and enjoyed our afternoon tea.”
Filming took place in the Yorkshire Dales National Park 30 miles from Haworth, West Yorks, where Wuthering Heights author Emily Bronte grew up.
Margot returned in the summer for a break with producer husband Tom Ackerley and their baby son.
They visited Hardraw Force, England’s highest single drop waterfall — where Tom, 35, had a dip to recreate a scene in 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
Custodian of the falls Mark Thompson said: “I remember Margot saying how much she enjoyed Yorkshire and they bought a photo of the falls from the gift shop.”
Wuthering Heights was released in cinemas on Friday.
Margot starred as Catherine Earnshaw in the new Wuthering Heights movieCredit: Alamy
