Gaby Hoffmann Reunites With Amy Madigan Nearly 40 Years After Field of Dreams to Honor Her With NYFCC Award

Nearly four decades after playing mother and daughter on screen, Gaby Hoffmann and Amy Madigan shared an emotional reunion — this time on a New York awards stage.

Hoffmann recently presented Madigan with the Best Supporting Actress award from the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC), honoring her powerful performance in the film Weapons.

The moment carried deep personal meaning. Hoffmann was only seven years old when she played Karin Kinsella, the daughter of Madigan’s character Annie, in the 1989 classic Field of Dreams. That same year, the two also appeared together in Uncle Buck.

During her speech, Hoffmann reflected on the lasting impact Madigan had on her childhood and early acting career.

“I was 7 years old when I last saw Amy,” Hoffmann said. “I’ll be 44 in a couple of days, so that was 36 years now.”

Despite the long gap, Hoffmann said Madigan remained the most influential adult she worked with as a child actor. She described Madigan’s warmth, openness, and emotional presence as unforgettable, calling her “the ultimate mommy” on set.

Hoffmann also shared her recent experience of rewatching Field of Dreams for the first time in three decades.

“It’s so good,” she said, adding that she now sees the film less as a baseball story and more as a film about dreams. She credited Madigan with grounding that dream, saying the actress naturally gives her full self to every role.

Madigan received the NYFCC honor for her role as Aunt Gladys in Weapons, a dark horror-mystery centered on a small town shaken by the unexplained disappearance of children.

The recognition marks a major career milestone. Last month, Madigan earned her first nomination from the Golden Globe Awards in 36 years, also for her performance in Weapons.

Hoffmann praised Madigan’s ability to bring depth and humanity to complex characters, highlighting the balance of strength, vulnerability, and unpredictability she brings to the screen.

By the end of the tribute, it was clear the moment was about more than a single award. It was a celebration of a lasting bond — between a mentor and a former child co-star — and of an artist whose influence has extended far beyond the screen.