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An Irish actress has made history by winning the Best Actress Oscar for the first time. Jessie Buckley, aged 36, secured the award for her leading role in the film Hamnet at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Buckley’s first Oscar came after triumphing over a strong field including Rose Byrne and Kate Hudson.
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