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Jessie Buckley Became a Mother for ‘Hamnet.’ Then She Became a Real One. (Encore)

Jessie Buckley, Oscar‑nominated for her lead in the period drama *Hamnet*, recently discussed how portraying Shakespeare’s wife, Agnes, intersected with her own transition to motherhood. The actress, who has already secured a Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award, described the role as a rehearsal for real‑life parenting, noting the film’s raw birth scenes resonated with her pregnancy experience. In a Modern Love interview, Buckley reflected on the primal nature of motherhood, the importance of autonomous birth choices, and how the film’s wild, earthy themes echo her Irish upbringing. She also highlighted her mother’s late‑career shift into music therapy, underscoring intergenerational resilience.