Amy Madigan has received her first Golden Globe nomination in 36 years, marking a significant moment in her career. The nomination comes on the heels of her recent win for best supporting actress from the New York Film Critics Circle and nominations from the Critics Choice Awards and various regional groups. This wave of recognition highlights Madigan’s impressive return to the spotlight, particularly for fans of her beloved character, Aunt Gladys.
As discussions about a potential prequel to her character continue, Madigan remains cautiously optimistic. When asked about the project, she mentioned that writer-director Zach Cregger has a vision for it, 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.” She expressed excitement about revisiting Aunt Gladys, saying, “It would be such a blast, and it would be really great if we could revisit her in some way.”
Recognition and Challenges
Cregger has publicly acknowledged that the idea of Madigan reprising her role makes him smile. Yet she remains cautious, noting, “We’ll see if people agree with that.” The complexities of the film industry, especially with the impending sale of Warner Bros. to Netflix, add to the uncertainties surrounding the project.
Madigan has been navigating the awards circuit for her film Weapons and admits that the attention has been overwhelming. She remarked, “More social media is involved and all that kind of stuff, so it seems like there’s a larger pool of things to do, but it’s still exciting — I’m still very happy about it.” Her nomination has taken some adjustment, “It’s gotten a little more comfortable, but it is just a lot and I’m not used to that.”
Her previous Golden Globe win in 1990 for the telefilm Roe vs. Wade marked her last nomination until now. On the feature film side, she was last recognized for her performance in Twice in a Lifetime, which also earned her an Oscar nomination. Reflecting on her return to the awards conversation decades later, Madigan appreciates the support from fellow actors, particularly Sarah Paulson, who reached out to organize events on her behalf. “That’s been the most gratifying,” she said.
A Surreal Experience
As she navigates this busy awards season, Madigan identified her early morning commitments as the most surreal aspect of the experience, quipping, “Getting up this early.” Her candidness and humor reflect her genuine appreciation for the recognition while acknowledging the challenges that come with sudden fame.
With awards season in full swing, Amy Madigan’s journey illustrates the highs and lows of returning to the limelight, and her cautious optimism about the future of Aunt Gladys keeps fans hopeful for what lies ahead.
