Amy Madigan had a proud and emotional moment at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards after winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in the horror film Weapons. The awards ceremony took place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Madigan, who is 75 years old, said she was truly surprised by the love and attention she received for her performance. She honestly shared that she never expected such a strong reaction from audiences and fans.
Amy Madigan Wins Critics Choice Award for Weapons
While giving her acceptance speech, Madigan spoke openly about how shocked she was by the popularity of her character, Aunt Gladys. She said she thought people would simply enjoy the movie, but instead they deeply connected with Gladys. Madigan joked that fans have sent her makeup tutorials, paintings, and even strange messages calling the character a “sex icon.” She laughed and said she didn’t look too deeply into that part, but appreciated the creativity and passion of her fans.
Madigan also took time to thank the full creative team behind Weapons. She especially praised the hair and makeup team, saying once they figured out Aunt Gladys’ bangs, they knew the character was complete. She shared that this experience helped her understand what it truly means to thank fans, something she usually saw musicians do, not actors like herself. She proudly said she was now thankful to have fans of her own.
In Weapons, Madigan plays Aunt Gladys, a strange yet frightening woman in a small town shaken by the mysterious disappearance of 17 schoolchildren. The film was directed by Zach Cregger and quickly gained attention for its dark story and strong performances. Madigan’s role stood out and became one of the most talked-about characters in the movie, earning her widespread praise from critics and viewers.
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This win marked Amy Madigan’s first-ever Critics Choice Award nomination and victory. Other nominees in the category included Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor. Weapons also received nominations in other categories, proving its strong impact. With this award, Amy Madigan showed that powerful performances can shine at any stage of life and still surprise even the actor herself.
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