Amy Madigan Secures First Supporting Actress Award for ‘Weapons’ Role

Amy Madigan has won her first-ever award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the horror film *Weapons*. The 32nd annual Actor Awards took place on a Sunday night at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Madigan, 75, portrayed Aunt Gladys in the acclaimed film directed by Zach Cregger.

Amy Madigan: A New Chapter in Awards Recognition

During her emotional acceptance speech, Madigan expressed her gratitude for the recognition. “It’s such an honor to be here. I’ve been doing this a long time, and I have never been nominated by the SAG committee,” she stated, emphasizing her pride in being part of the Screen Actors Guild.

Her Reflections on the Industry

Madigan shared insights about the camaraderie among actors, highlighting, “Actors love other actors. They want to work with each other.” She also proudly acknowledged her union background, attributing her values to her Chicago roots.

She took a moment to thank the young cast members of *Weapons*, humorously recalling her interactions with them, and mentioned the Actor Awards trophy in a light-hearted manner, saying it reminded her of childhood toys.

A Bright Future Ahead

Madigan’s performance in *Weapons* has garnered significant acclaim, with the film achieving a 93% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. This success has led fans to express their interest in a potential prequel focused on her character, Aunt Gladys. Madigan hinted at this possibility, stating, “Zach has a map of what he would like to do. But as we know about this business — until it’s real, it’s not real.”