The Oscars’ Unlikely Tribute to Motherhood
March 19, 2026
On Sunday night, while accepting her Academy Award for Best Actress, Hollywood star Jessie Buckley spoke lovingly of her baby daughter who had “no idea what was going on” and was “probably dreaming of milk.” She told her husband that she loved him and wanted to have “20,000 more babies” with him, and ended her speech by dedicating the award to “the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart.” The audience whooped and cheered.
The moment was striking. In 2020, when actress Michelle Williams stood on a similar stage at the Golden Globes to receive an accolade for her performance, she used the opportunity to celebrate her abortion for allowing her the opportunity to advance her career. The message was clear: You can either hold a baby or a trophy.
