Rose Byrne

About Rose Byrne

Mary Rose Byrne (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress. Renowned for her versatility across film and television, Byrne is particularly recognized for her leading roles in blockbuster comedies, independent dramas, and horror films. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, an Independent Spirit Award, three AACTA Awards, a Silver Bear and a Volpi Cup in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Actor Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. Byrne made her screen debut in the film Dallas Doll (1994), and continued to act in Australian film and television throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. She gained her first leading film role in The Goddess of 1967 (2000), which earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She further demonstrated her range as an actress with roles in the comedy The Rage in Placid Lake (2003), the historical drama Marie Antoinette (2006), and the horror film 28 Weeks Later (2007). Byrne established herself as a prominent comedic actress with roles in films such as Get Him to the Greek (2010), Bridesmaids (2011), Neighbors (2014), Spy (2015), Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), and Instant Family (2018). During this period, she also starred in the horror franchise Insidious (2010–2023), the X-Men prequel films (2011–2016), and the family comedy films Peter Rabbit (2018) and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021). For her performance as a troubled mother in the psychological drama If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025), she received the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance, the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. On television, Byrne starred as Ellen Parsons in the legal thriller series Damages (2007–2012), which earned her two consecutive nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.