Aunt Gladys is an Oscar winner: 'Weapons' star Amy Madigan wins first Academy Award 40 years after prior nomination

Madigan also previously made Academy Awards headlines for refusing to applaud Elia Kazan's honorary acceptance speech at the 1999 Oscars.

Amy Madigan Receives Standing Ovation for ‘Weapons’ Win, Thanks Ed Harris and “All the Dogs”

The winner for ‘Weapons’ set a new record, making her the actress with the longest gap (40 years and one month) between a first nomination and first victory.

Amy Madigan gana el Oscar a mejor actriz de reparto por “Weapons” 40 años después de 1ra nominación

Amy Madigan ganó el Óscar a la mejor actriz de reparto el domingo por su papel en el thriller sobrenatural “Weapons” (“La hora de la desaparición”), 40 años después de su última nominación.

Amy Madigan wins Oscar for 'Weapons,' 40 years after her first nomination

Amy Madigan won the Oscar for supporting actress for her role as Aunt Gladys in 'Weapons.'

Amy Madigan walks the Oscars red carpet with husband Ed Harris—40 years after their first attendance

Tonight, the “Weapons” star makes history at the Oscars

Oscars 2026 live updates: Amy Madigan wins 1st award of the night for role in 'Weapons'

The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, is live now on ABC and Hulu. The ceremony will be followed by a special preview of "The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose." And be sure to watch "On the Red Carpet: After the Awards" to get a glimpse into the most star-studded parties of the night.

Amy Madigan, Sean Penn, 'KPop Demon Hunters' score Oscars

"Weapons" star Amy Madigan won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress and "KPop Demon Hunters" was voted Best Animated Feature on Sunday evening.