United Kingdom, Jan. 22 -- Jessie Buckley is "so proud and honoured" to have been nominated for an Oscar.

The 36-year-old actress' portrayal of Agatha Shakespeare in Hamnet has seen her shortlisted for the Best Actress prize at the upcoming Academy Awards alongside Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value) and Emma Stone (Bugonia) and she couldn't be happier.

Speaking on a telephone interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she said: "My baby's screaming in the background, but I am thrilled.

"I'm so proud and honoured to be beside all those extraordinary women and to be there with Hamnet. I'm delighted."

Hamnet is nominated for a total of eight awards, including the coveted ...