Jessie Buckley's Theater Trauma & Oscar Dreams

0:00Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, two minutes of pop culture that matter. Jesse Buckley is the top pick to win the Best Actress Oster Next Sunday for her role in Hamlet. The 36-year-old Irish star shared a wild childhood story on the latest desert island discs about her rocky start with theater. Her parents took her to see a local production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and young Jesse thought she witnessed a real crucifixion right there on. Stage. She ended up sobbing on the floor, totally shaken by how life like it felt. To calm her down, her folks brought her backstage to meet the actor who played Jesus, a guy named Mike Murphy. That moment gave her the first glimpse of how theater creates its magic from behind the scenes. Years later, the show's composer, Andrew Lloyd Weber, became a key figure in her career. He judged the BBC talent competition I'd do anything when 17-year-old Jesse competed for the lead in Oliver, though she came in second and chose drama school at Rada over an understudy spot.

1:02Buckley has reflected on the pressures of that show, especially around her looks as a teen, and hopes future young performers avoid those awkward moments. Her path has clearly led to Hollywood success. DNN is sponsored by our partner. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O.