Jessie Buckley

Actor

Irish actress and singer Jessie Buckley (born December 28, 1989) has transitioned from a talent show runner-up to a globally acclaimed star of stage and screen. After placing second on the 2008 BBC series I'd Do Anything, she trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and built a formidable reputation through diverse roles in the HBO miniseries Chernobyl (2019) and films like the musical drama Wild Rose (2018), which earned her a BAFTA nomination. Her versatility has since been recognized with an Olivier Award for her role as Sally Bowles in the 2021 West End revival of Cabaret and multiple Academy Award nominations, including for The Lost Daughter (2021) and her award-winning portrayal of Agnes Shakespeare in the period drama Hamnet (2025). In early 2026, Buckley solidified her status as one of Ireland's most talented artists by winning both a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for Best Actress, continuing to balance a high-profile career with a private life in Norfolk, England.