Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan have made history at the Oscars

The 2026 Oscars gala was a standout event that marked several historical milestones celebrating diversity and inclusivity in the film industry. Jessie Buckley became the first Irish actress to receive the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in ‘Hamnet’, an achievement that resonates as a symbol of overcoming barriers in a genre traditionally dominated by actors from other nationalities. Awarded for a dual role, Michael B. Jordan also made history by being crowned the first actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor for his role portraying two […]

The 2026 Oscars gala was a highlighted event that has marked several historical milestones celebrating diversity and inclusivity in the film industry. Jessie Buckley became the first Irish actress to receive the Oscar for Best Leading Actress for her performance in ‘Hamnet’, an achievement that resonates as a symbol of overcoming barriers in a genre traditionally dominated by actors from other nationalities.

Awarded a double role

Michael B. Jordan did the same by being crowned as the first actor to win the Oscar for Best Actor for his role portraying twin brothers in ‘The Sinners.’ For her part, Autumn Durald Arkapaw was recognized as the first woman and Black person to receive the Oscar for Best Cinematography, also for her work on the same film, which represents a significant advancement in a category often dominated by white men.

In the category of Best Original Song, Ejae, 24, Ido, and Teddy Park made history by being the first South Koreans to receive this award with ‘Golden’, the first K-Pop song to be recognized by the Academy. ‘The K-Pop Warriors’ added more glory by winning Best Animated Feature, marking a significant moment for people of South Korean descent at an event that has historically been criticized for its lack of representation.

Norway also celebrated its first Oscar for Best International Feature with ‘Sentimental Value’, marking an important milestone for Scandinavian cinema. However, the ceremony also had a melancholic tone with Diane Warren, who became the person with the most nominations without having won, accumulating 17 nominations throughout her career.

Finally, the tie between the short films ‘The Singers’ and ‘Two Characters Exchanging Saliva’ marked the second case of a tie in Oscar history, an unusual event that added excitement to this year’s gala. Thus, the 2026 Oscars not only celebrated the best of cinema but also opened doors to a more inclusive future.