Ed Harris Proud Husband as Wife Amy Madigan Snags Oscar Nod

Ed Harris is publicly celebrating his wife Amy Madigan’s Academy Award nomination for the film Weapons. At the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Harris, 75, shared his joy with The Associated Press, saying,

“I’m the husband of an Oscar nominee. I’m very proud of her.”

The nomination highlights Madigan’s role in a film that has drawn widespread attention, positioning Harris as a proud supporter during awards season.

Amy Madigan’s Nomination Details and Performance Acclaim

Madigan earned her second Oscar nomination on January 22, this time for Best Supporting Actress. She is competing against notable peers including Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas from Sentimental Value, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, and Teyana Taylor in One Battle After Another. Harris praised Madigan’s portrayal of Gladys, a supernatural and eccentric antagonist in Weapons, stating,

“I think she blew everybody’s mind with Gladys.”

The character has become a fan favorite since the movie’s release in August, contributing to the film’s rising acclaim.

Insights Into the Making of Weapons and Life During Filming

Ed Harris also commended writer-director Zach Cregger’s skillful direction of Weapons, remarking,

“[Writer-director Zach Cregger] is a really good filmmaker, you know, the construction of that film and how it’s told. It’s a really good movie.”

Regarding Madigan’s experience during production, Harris mentioned that while she was filming in Atlanta, he remained supportive from afar:

“Well, she was in Atlanta working, so it was all mystery to me. She would send me photos and I’d go ‘Oh, wow. Okay, babe. Go for it.’ So she’s — it’s a little bit nutty, because awards season is so hectic, for a woman, especially, but she’s hanging in there. We’ll see what happens on the big day.”

Amy Madigan’s Journey Through Awards and Previous Recognition

Earlier this month, Amy Madigan won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Weapons. She and Harris also appeared together at the Golden Globes on January 11. Reflecting on her career and this latest recognition, Madigan shared,

“just kind of stunned by the whole journey that I’ve been on.”

This marks her second Oscar nomination after first being recognized in 1986 for Twice in a Lifetime, underscoring her enduring talent and dedication to acting.

Reactions and Upcoming Award Events

Madigan expressed immense gratitude for the response to her performance, stating,

“This is just kind of another piece of it that I was not expecting, but I’m just very happy and gratified and it’s just a reflection on the film Weapons and how people are responding to it. So that — nothing is a better feeling than that.”

The anticipation now grows for the upcoming Academy Awards ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, March 15. Conan O’Brien will return to host the event live on ABC and streaming on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET.

Additional Nominations and Future Prospects

Before the Oscars, Amy Madigan is also nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role at The Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards), taking place on March 1. The series of nominations and accolades underscores the impact of Madigan’s work in Weapons and suggests a promising awards season ahead for the actress and her dedicated husband, Ed Harris.