Jessie Buckley - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

The final of I'd Do Anything, part 1. After being turned down by two drama schools, and losing out to Jodie Prenger for the part of Nancy, Jessie had the last laugh when she was accepted into RADA (the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art). Jodie by that time had faded into obscurity.

[@laurengarrigan774]

And now an Olivier Award! Jessie is someone who never gave up her dream and always believed in herself no matter what! She's incredible!!

[@laurengarrigan774]

@@morrybo12 I really hope so!! I've loved her since following her on ""I'll Do Anything"

[@Liofa73]

She's turned into a massive star as an actor. In War and Peace she was incredible.

[@memorywarrior8752]

And nominated for an oscar today, wow well done Jessie. I only first ever saw her in I've Been Thinking Of Ending Things.

[@15Candles]

You should watch her in Wild Rose, she was amazing and that movie should've been her first Oscar nom, The Lost Daughter being her second

[@keithbate9405]

Andrew Lloyd Webber knew a great talent the first time he heard Jessie sing. But she has subsequently proved she is a great actress as well as a brilliant singer . The greatest talent who has ever appeared on any of those ALW talent shows. A super star in the making .

[@123malichi]

Just seen Jessie Buckley in the cinema in Wild Rose staring with Julie Walters....what a star.

[@martynhiggs8881]

Jessie Buckley. Extremely talented and beautiful in equal measures. Where are Barroman and Van Outen now?

[@happydace6991]

An incredibly talented human being .

[@colleenkeane6606]

Blessing in disguise - she has also become a great and versatile actor (by 2020), and had she won the competition for Nancy she might have been lost forever to musical theatre.

[@Killedbyclowns]

Watching now in 2022 -I think she is a mesmerising actress just watched her on Netflix show THE Lost Daughter - she is captivating Well done Jessie your Amazing 🤩 xxx

[@bipbippadotta3680]

I remember Barrowman & Van Outen being absolutely horrible to Jessie. It was very uncomfortable to watch. How times have changed and for the better as Jessie has just been nominated for an Oscar! John & Denise who ? 😀 Go Jessie ! 🥰

[@CandleLight1974]

The show was a vehicle for Jessie and Samantha but the judges overdid their brief to criticise them enough to get sympathy and avoid Jodie winning on the housewives' vote. Poor old Jodie was only there to make up the numbers an appeal to these shows' core audience but she ended up a threat and eventual (unwanted) winner.

[@elizabethwallace-donnelly.2356]

So proud to be Irish 🍀💚🇮🇪she is a true beauty

[@veronicamccarron1508]

JUSTICE FOR REAL TALENT!!!❤❤❤❤

[@aidikel852]

John Barrowman and Ex Missus JZ know Jack shit. Jessie us a huge star and it always shone through.

[@bipbippadotta3680]

@j4Rose Yes, very true. The experts i.e., Lord Lloyd Webber, Cameron Mackintosh & Barry Humphries knew their craft and made the correct choices, only to be outshouted and ridiculed by the numpty judges, who in turn influenced the public.

[@geoffteece265]

So good when someone with immense talent succeeds to a level that those who criticised her could only dream of. And as for the forthcoming album with Bernard Butler? Surely a strong contender for album of the year!

[@cf3443]

John and Denise judging this girl !!! they'r not even on the B list....Jessie your a star.

[@peterhall728]

Just watched her on RTE with Bernard Butler. Was absolutely outstanding. She is the real deal.

[@barryquinnell3108]

She’s now a star, deservedly so

[@andrewlampe6116]

Hope John is eating his words, humble pie now. Oscar nominee on top of everything else

[@CandleLight1974]

Beaten only by the housewives' vote in this show and now a BAFTA winner and Oscar nominee.

[@jaycievictory8461]

I remember watching the series and just falling in love with her. I honestly think she was a more compelling Nancy. So pleased for her that she's doing well now.

[@claraboomday]

Talented actress and singer ..and perhaps a Best Actress BAFTA Award for Wild Rose ..and fair play to Lloyd Webber ..he knows talent when he sees it.

[@philako6160]

Jessie Buckley you are a talent that others will be judged by.

[@peterb6053]

How did Jessie not win this thing? Phenomenal.

[@elizabethwallace-donnelly.2356]

Because she is Irish.. We were all rooting for Jessie in Ireland.. But our votes are not allowed by this show. Blond Judge was so envious of Jessie's Beauty, and Talent

[@Destiny93134]

Her new song with bernard butler is stunning!

[@fz1wheelie]

None of the judges, I suspect knew that Jessie would go on from this to become an Oscar nor nominated force in Hollywood. Forza Jessie!

[@charlesadam8552]

Beautifully sung Ewan MacColl song. Now she's performing around the world accompanied by his son, Neill MacColl! She's brilliant!

[@damienjoseph7540]

I didn't know it was a Ewan MacColl song

[@markpugh89]

just watched wild rose and came looking for this amazing talent awsome voice

[@winemeister]

Have seen Jessie is a series on TV about living in Aden post war and then a couple of films and decided she really is going to be a big hit. I've just watched Wild Rose and couldn't believe her singing abilities. Now I discover she came second in this series I watched and enjoyed, and remember her losing. It's so good to see how successful she is becoming, she deserves it.

[@johnkillough5814]

Watching her in Taboo at the moment. I really like her. hadn't heard of her until I started watching that show.

[@karenjakobsen3607]

Love love love Jessie.she is amazing.

[@juliewillard1367]

Omg I remember her. She is a fantastic actress!

[@GTJ65]

Wow you’ve done it girl!!! Well done on your professional television career, you deserve it Jessie!!!!!! 2020

[@ewouthonig371]

My grandfather specifically wanted to have this song played on his funeral service, as a tribute to his late wife. I wish we had known about this version by Jessie. Tears down my face. What a delivery. And who is that nincompoop that has anything to complain about consistency?

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

Love her .

[@hazeyjane1746]

Amazing how all 3 finalists have huge careers. I can't say I'm his biggest fan but ALW clearly knows what he's doing when it comes to spotting talent!

[@wmca53]

Wonderful

[@siribaimusic]

She’s superb 💕 she was so young at this point

[@davidcullen1956]

Absolutely lovely, beautiful and very talented

[@veronicamccarron1508]

What a truly GIFTED singer, and actress! She has soared since that competition, which she SHOULD have won, 12 yrs ago! And who won??.... I dont even remember!❤❤❤❤

[@bmg7763]

I only knew her from her movies but now I see she comes from a contest I like her even more.

[@margaritacosta-morphi1374]

What a great talent and such a sweetie!

[@ritabrophy3755]

Love seeing her back then. I’ve just seen her in her Red Rose her movie... fantastic !

[@joetheplumber8884]

Extremely impressive. This was "my dad's song". He loved it so much. Played at his funeral and only then I discovered the song. Since then I've been listening to many versions - and this is absolutely in the top 3

[@phennigan]

Amazing talent

[@AllotedDave]

Taboo The Last Post Chernobyl Fargo Beast Wild Rose Misbehaviour Judy I,m thinking of Ending Things The Lost Daughter Cabaret A true superstar now - no doubt - a million miles more talent than DV Outen or Barrowman - a couple of third raters. Got tickets to see Jessie and Bernard Butler in London this coming June. Can’t wait

[@DennisBetts1]

"Ten thousand people" - I love her !

[@mariopiovesan9036]

Fantastica!!!!!!

[@MizMite2002]

She is amazing in Fargo and only 2 eps in.

[@user-qg9ps4cc9z]

First time I’ve seen this great performance at 18. My favourite film actress nowadays. Can she dance?

[@sheisapearla]

Two drama schools knocked her back....laughable! So brilliant in Wild Rose....as they say, those who can’t, teach 🤣

[@matthewgoddard9631]

She did go to drama school after this series though. Not for musical theatre training but for Acting. She trained at RADA.

[@markdaly1648]

She went back to her family in kerry and her mother who was trained musical therapist and her d Father is musician. And her brother is also a musician. Plus her friends in kerry supporter her. Then after a break she re-auditioned for rada and the rest is history.

[@Bren-ni9iw]

From BAFTAs (Glasgow) to this. Astonishing voice 🙏

[@weirdofun1]

Jessie is amazing and I hope she has a great,long career ahead of her! DoctorSyn11 you may want to check your facts: Jodie is still doing very well with her work,she was in the UK tour of Spamalot,,currently leading Calamity Jane on tour,going to play Miss Hannigan in Annie and she also does TV and radio jobs.

[@McGravity1]

Spamalot !! Jessie has gone into serious drama and is starring in Taboo on BBC1.

[@coranewman723]

John Barrowman...eating his words 😊

[@louistunmore1654]

Wow, just saw Wild Rose on TV and spent the rest of the evening on KZbin 🥰

[@PaulSmith-rt4cz]

She has a God given talent.

[@bleakaf]

God reality TV literally was a cruel and unusual torture wasn't it. Thank god Jessie managed to succeed despite this whole circus.

[@richard17329]

Legend

[@margarethollywell4051]

Great

[@sjsbmksps]

WTF, this is surreal! And here we have Norton announcing her performance.

[@eddieosullivan4452]

Why are comments turned off on most of her songs ,,, she's a beautiful singer ,,,,

[@markwhite4266]

I mean how way John Jazz Hands Barrowman critiquing hilarious

[@gillyuk1013]

Here after seeing her in Cabaret. What a talent.

[@MrGerrymagic]

There’s a video of her singing “ Boulder to Birmingham.” Makes the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.

[@ceciliakirk569]

MrGerrymagic ranks right up there with the original.

[@kerryevans1562]

I saw THAT Emmylou move over ...never heard anyone do that SONG justice exceptional she is DEADLY

[@pattwomey4400]

A star in the making.

[@garyhutton2654]

On RTE the late late show on you tube

[@deewhy4440]

OMG, yes, just listened to it. I got there because I was playing Emmy Lou and Jessie popped up, so I wanted to hear this person I never even heard of---I was totally blown away.

[@choboutube]

Interesting. I just watched 'I'm thinking of ending things', and I found about this audition. I had actually watched this program for a couple of weeks back at the time. I didn't connect that fresh faced young girl with the actress in the Kaufman movie.

[@windy3968]

brilliant....Jessie Buckley think you've had the last laugh on John Bowerman?😂😂😂

[@jefflugg7815]

is this the girl in WICKED LITTLE LETTERS?????if it is then she has achieved greatness with all the doubters..well done her

[@mikestriegel791]

You go Orietta!

[@martinobrien7110]

Julie Walters is pretty good in Wild Rose as the put upon mother . Just the look on her face as her daughter returns again .

[@andyfield3614]

Great in BBCs woman in white

[@andyfield3614]

She is also in a new film called "Beast"

[@DennisBetts1]

So many good singers make good actors - Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross. This is another.

[@strawberryseason]

What competition is this?

[@nicolawebster3658]

John Barrowmen criticising Jessie - it's laughable. She has more talent in her little toe! All he is famous for is getting his todger out on set and waving it in people's faces! A pest!

[@rosie94204]

Lol 😂

[@Belfastboi]

Why the big cut?

[@RaffertyMBTI]

She was only 18 in this 2:39. Wow!

[@danielaparrett9626]

song at 2:00 ?

[@hughmcmillan7923]

Hoppipola by Sigur Ros

[@kmcdification]

and...oscar nom. next EGOT?

[@JulietteMcMonigle-hr4ig]

Someone with ill intent pushed themselves to let touch Jessie prior to going into the audition thats how she lost her essence that time. GOD IS MY WITNESS. God has your back Jessie❤!!!.

[@mjw12345]

Please like Jessie if you wish but leave beautiful Jodie out of it!

[@mydigicraftscrafts8649]

John and Denise Totally railroaded Jessy, Not too sure what went on in the background of this show! Maybe a clash of personalities I have no idea, If I were Judging I would go for the true talent .....Just Saying!

[@robertmunyard7773]

John and Denise, who on earth are they to comment on Jessie's obvious talent, they have none whatsoever.

[@alexanderhildred7992]

Jimmy Savile the music industry has taken a big blow I know that nobody can show you Halle and I said to Shakira those hips don’t Lie and they sure don’t like the one hell of a bit that’s me Alexander Hildred and your friend speaking through the mic

[@davidbosquette2940]

John Barrowman and Denise Van Often not the best at spotting REAL star quality.

[@jaycievictory8461]

I remember feeling quite angry with how they treated her. Hugging each other and celebrating wildly when Jodie won. Came across unkindly.

[@davidbosquette2940]

@@jaycievictory8461 I totally agree. They were horrible to her, a teenage girl with that. Both John and Denise showed their true colours for me. But Jessie proved the cream always rises to the top. 💪💚😆😀

[@RichardAPWoods]

There never was any doubt was there? Not really at all....

[@classactsexpertiseandinspi4815]

It's a wonder if any Irish performer has a career if they spend any time in the UK. This program was skewed to destroy Jessie thankfully Graham and Andrew and occasionally Cameron had a sense of natural justice and stopped Denise and John from their clever attacks on top of the ugly hairdo and ugly green outfits she was forced to wear. Both Hozier and U2 skipped Britain and focussed on making it in the US first. I don't know how Jessie survived this to make it to the US. If she won this dog and pony show it would have stuck her in UK and it might have finished her.

[@DoctorSyn11]

What a pity she stopped singing and went into dull drama instead

[@lovingyoutube]

Watch the movie "Wild Rose" where she takes on the role of a Scottish woman who's pursuing her dream of becoming a country music star. You'll see & hear Jessie at her best, full of wonderful songs. 🎤🎼

[@DoctorSyn11]

@@lovingyoutube Thanks, I will!

[@holly9251]

@@DoctorSyn11 definitely not stopped singing! She just won an Olivier award last night :)

[@Destiny93134]

She has made an album with bernard butler out in june :)

[@DennisBetts1]

And yet she gave all this up and went into dull drama. What a tragedy!

[@mjw12345]

Well, she's now in Wild Rose! So, back to her roots!

[@jamesunsworth6865]

Dennis, Superb Talent,will out, no matter what this ultra special lady does, whether, singing, acting, she will always be brilliant at what ever she does. Simply, she has such a rare talent. Stupendously Beautiful, fantastic actress, singer, small wonder, most people can’t take it in.

[@kellydg471]

Jessie Buckley and Jennifer Hudson demonstrate how rubbish these talent shows can be.