Amy Madigan earned the best supporting actress nod for her role as Aunt Gladys.
January 5, 2026
Amy Madigan, a Reed College Trustee, has earned a best supporting actress Critics Choice award for her role in the horror film “Weapons.”
“It feels good, when you put it all in perspective of my life,” she told USA Today. "Having a part like this, I just feel grateful for it."
Amy, who joined the board of trustees in 2016, won a New York Film Critics Circle award for her acting in “Weapons” and is nominated for a Golden Globe as well.
She is a film, television, and stage actress who is married to actor, director, and screenwriter Ed Harris; their daughter Lily Harris graduated from Reed in 2016. Amy and Ed have supported the performing arts at Reed College, ranging from the Performing Art Building to a theater production manager position.
Amy earned a B.A. in philosophy from Marquette University and studied piano at the Chicago Conservatory. Her early career was in music: she performed with the rock band Jelly and played keyboard, percussion, and vocals behind Steve Goodman on tour in the late ’70s. She also recorded with the Eli Radish Band and performed as a lead singer with Big Daddy.
After ten years in the music business, Amy changed course and moved to L.A. to launch a career in acting. In addition to her award-winning work in “Weapons,” Amy is known for her work in many films including “Field of Dreams,” “Places in the Heart,” and “Twice in a Lifetime.” She has appeared in numerous television dramas, series, and in stage productions in New York and Los Angeles. Amy’s other acting awards include a Golden Globe, two CableACE awards, and nominations for many others including Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards.