Funny, feminist, and fierce – what’s not to love about Rose Byrne?
Recently, she starred opposite Mark Wahlberg in the hilarious and touching comedy Instant Family, where the two play a couple who end up fostering three teens. It’s made such an impact on Rose that she’s even considered adopting (maybe a daughter this time!) – proving once again that there’s so much more to her than meets the eye!
In 2018, Vanity Fair dubbed her as a “comic superstar flying under the radar”, and we couldn’t agree more! Want to learn more about this severely underrated actress? Here are 30 facts about Rose Byrne.
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Where Was Rose Byrne Born? What Is Her Nationality?
Did you know Rose Byrne is Australian? She was born in Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales.
How Old Is Rose Byrne?
Rose’s birthday is July 24, 1979, meaning she’s 40 years old right now.
What Is Rose Byrne’s Religion?
In an interview with BlackBook, Rose has said that she believes human existence came from “a series of chemical accidents” and that she probably thinks this way because she was brought up without religion. “My mum is [atheist]. I’d say my dad was agnostic”, she said.
Where Does Rose Byrne Live?
Rose lives in Brooklyn, New York with actor Bobby Cannavale and their sons.
What Did Rose Byrne Look Like When She Was Younger?
If you want to know what Rose Byrne looked like when she was a kid, look no further than the 1994 film Dallas Doll. The queer film starred Sandra Bernhard, Celia Ireland, and a 13-year-old Rose Byrne. You can also check out the 1997 show Fallen Angels, where she plays a young lesbian.
What Movies Has Rose Byrne Been In?
These days, Rose Byrne is known for her comedic chops, but she didn’t start out doing comedy. Before her breakthrough, Rose played several small roles in big films like Marie Antoinette, Wicker Park, Troy, and The Dead Girl. In 2007, she bagged bigger films like 28 Weeks Later and Danny Boyle’s Sunshine, as well as a spot on the thriller TV show Damages opposite Glenn Close (for which she won two Golden Globes!).
Wanting to take a break from heavy roles, Rose auditioned for the 2010 comedy Get Him to the Greek. Little did she know that the role would send her down a path to comedy fame. In 2011, she appeared as the annoyingly rich best friend-stealer in Bridesmaids. Proving her worth with the success of Bridesmaids, Rose did more comedies like The Internship, Neighbors, This Is Where I Leave You, and Spy.
Her latest film, I Am Mother, is an Australian sci-fi starring Clara Rugaard and Hillary Swank. She also has several upcoming films in the works.
Has Rose Byrne Won Any Awards?
Yes! She won the 2007 AFI International Award for Best Actress and the 2010 IGN Summer Movie Award for Best Actress for her work in Damages. Along with the rest of the Bridesmaids cast, she took home the award for Best Cast at the 2012 New York Film Critics Online Awards and the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award.
What Are Rose Byrne’s Most Famous Quotes?
You can expect a lot of funny quotes from her, but Rose is also one to speak her mind, especially on things she believes in. There are a ton of quotes on IMDB, but here are just a few of our faves:
- On starring in Star Wars: Episode II: “That was easy, I just stood by Natalie Portman looking very serious”.
- In an interview with The Times, she said, “I think of myself as a feminist. Most of what we currently know and think about gender originated in mythology, so it’s a myth that men have an inherent right to be in power”.
- Speaking to Vogue Australia about the myth that women aren’t funny: “I’d love to get to a day when people didn’t say ‘Wow, we didn’t know women were so funny’ and we have to be like, ‘What? We’re not a group of dolphins’”.
What Are Rose Byrne’s Best Fashion Moments?
Rose Byrne’s style can be described as minimalist chic. Usually, she can be spotted dressed down in jeans, but when she glams up she really brings her A-game too. Here are some of our favourite moments:
Gucci Greek Goddess At The 2010 Emmys
Looking Sharp With Short Hair And An Elie Saab Jumpsuit At The 2012 SAG Awards
Pretty In Pink (And Calvin Klein) At the 2013 Emmys
Old Hollywood Vivienne Westwood Dress At The 2012 Oscars
What Is Rose Byrne’s Most Popular Hairstyle?
Rose Byrne’s been a brunette for as long as we can remember, but In June of this year, she shocked everyone by suddenly going platinum blonde. We dig it!
What Is Rose Byrne’s Real Hair Colour?
Rose is a natural brunette!
Has Rose Byrne Ever Been On Ellen?
Yes, Rose Byrne has appeared on Ellen quite a few times. She showed off her American accent in 2015 and played a hilarious game of Guesstures in her 2017 appearance.
Does Rose Byrne Sing?
Yes, but she’s humbly said that she’s no Aretha Franklin.
Who Is Rose Byrne’s Agent?
Rose Byrne’s pretty famous these days, so you’ll be hard-pressed to find that information anywhere.
What Is Rose Byrne’s Net Worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Rose’s net worth is $USD16 million ($AUD23.5 million).
Who Has Rose Byrne Dated In The Past?
Rose used to date Aussie actor and director Brendan Cowell. She was dating her ex-boyfriend for six years before calling it quits.
Is Rose Byrne Married? Who Is Rose Byrne’s Husband?
No, but she does call her long-time boyfriend/partner Bobby Cannavale, her “husband”. Speaking to ES magazine, she said: “He’s practically my husband, so calling him that is easier”.
There were rumours of an engagement ring sighting in 2016, but it seems the two haven’t gotten around to marriage yet.
Does Rose Byrne Have Any Children? How Old Are Rose Byrne’s Kids?
Yes, she has two – Rocco, age three, and baby Rafa, age two.
Is Rose Byrne Gay?
No, but she is an ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. In 2016, Bob shared a photo of Rose in a “Say I Do Down Under” shirt with a caption that read: “#sayidodownunder my lady wants you to know she’s in favour of her home country joining the rest of the enlightened world in giving people the right to choose whomever they want to marry”.
Rose Byrne’s Measurements
How Tall Is Rose Byrne?
1.68 meters.
How Much Does Rose Byrne Weigh?
Rose’s weight is about 53 kilos. Rose has maintained her figure even after giving birth. When asked about her diet and workout plan, she told InStyle that she simply walks around New York a lot! It seems like Rose is one of the lucky few who don’t have to deal with weight gain and weight loss so much.
Does Rose Byrne Smoke?
We don’t think she’s ever been pictured smoking, so we’ll say no to that one.
Has Rose Byrne Ever Posed Nude?
Nope, she has not posed naked.
Does Rose Byrne Wear Glasses?
She wears glasses on The Internship, but for the most part, Rose hasn’t been spotted with glasses too often.
Does Rose Byrne Have Any Tattoos?
As far as we can tell from her bikini photos, it seems that Rose doesn’t have any tattoos on her body.
How Does Rose Byrne Look With No Makeup?
Still as fresh and beautiful as ever.
Has Rose Byrne Had Plastic Surgery?
We haven’t heard rumour of a boob job or a nose job lately, so we’ll have to say no to that!
Is Rose Byrne On Instagram?
Yes! She’s @fullyrosebyrne on Insta.
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