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Jessie Buckley may attract Academy Award attention after Golden Globes win
Summary
Jessie Buckley recently collected a major award on television, and family members and former teachers in Ireland expressed pride while recalling her early stage training and school performances.
Content
Jessie Buckley recently collected an award on television and relatives, former teachers and local schools in Ireland responded with pride. Family members recalled watching her grow from early stage performances to recognition on a larger stage. Schools where she trained and taught described her talent and said they were proud to see her name mentioned alongside longstanding screen stars. Some educators noted her path to success has been individual and hard-earned.
Reported details:
- Brendan Fuller, Buckley's first cousin, stayed up late to watch her collect her award on TV and said seeing her mentioned in the same category as Julia Roberts showed how far she had come.
- Fuller recalled watching Ocean's Twelve with Buckley as a child and said the family were proud after she won the category ahead of a Hollywood icon, as reported.
- Ursuline Secondary School in Thurles said Buckley showed special talent in school-hall productions and described her recognition as an inspiration for current students.
- Teachers at RIAM in Dublin said they were "very proud" of their former pupil, while its head of artistic programming, Ciara Higgins, said Buckley had "carved her own pathway" and referenced the Golden Globes moment and hopes for Oscar recognition.
- Fiona Crowley, founder of the stage school in Killarney where Buckley trained as a girl, said she had been privileged to guide Buckley and called the success well deserved.
Summary:
Her recent award drew visible pride from family members, former teachers and the local schools where she trained. Sources reported the Golden Globes recognition and referenced the possibility of Academy Award attention in the weeks ahead, and further developments were described as undetermined at this time.
