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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Independent Staff

Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner breaks 40-year record with surprise victory

Amy Madigan Ed Harris Gladys Lily Internet Los Angeles
  • Amy Madigan secured the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Weapons at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
  • In Weapons, a supernatural horror film, she portrayed the character of Aunt Gladys, whose striking appearance became an internet meme.
  • During her acceptance speech, Madigan expressed gratitude to her family, including her daughter Lily, son-in-law Sean, and her husband Ed Harris.
  • Her victory established a new record for the longest interval between an Oscar nomination and a win, spanning 40 years.
  • Madigan was previously nominated in the same category in 1986 for her performance in Twice in a Lifetime.
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