Los Angeles, March 16 -- Jessie Buckley has made history by winning the Best Actress award at the Academy Awards for her role in the film 'Hamnet'.

With this win, she has also become the fifth Irish actress to receive the honour. The film was directed by Chloe Zhao.

During her acceptance speech, Buckley spoke about the deep emotions behind the role and dedicated her award to mothers. The actress also thanked the director and spoke about the meaning the role had for her.

"To know this incandescent woman, and journey to understand the capacity of a mother's love is the greatest collision of my life," she told Zhao according to Deadline.

"It's Mother's Day in the U.K. today, but I would like to dedicate this to the beautiful chaos of a m...