Amy Madigan secured the Best Supporting Actress trophy at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Madigan won for her haunting performance as Aunt Gladys in the supernatural thriller Weapons. The victory comes exactly 40 years after her first and only other nomination in 1986 for Twice in a Lifetime.

The veteran actress delivered an emotional acceptance speech at the Dolby Theatre, acknowledging the long road back to the Oscar stage. "This is a moment I didn’t think would come again, but here we are," Madigan stated, according to AP News. The film, directed by Zach Cregger and produced by New Line Cinema, has been a critical and commercial success in the horror-thriller genre.

Industry analysts from Vulture and The Guardian noted that Madigan's 40-year gap between her 1986 nomination and her 2026 win sets a new record for the category. The ceremony, which celebrated the best in film from the previous year, saw Madigan receive a standing ovation from her peers as she accepted the gold statuette.