Rose Byrne
| Rose Byrne | |
|---|---|
 Byrne at the Australian premiere of I Give It A Year, 2013 | |
| Born |
Mary Rose Byrne 24 July 1979 Balmain, New South Wales, Australia |
| Residence | Manhattan, New York City, US |
| Education |
University of Sydney Atlantic Theatre Company |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Partner(s) | Bobby Cannavale (2012–present) |
| Children | 1 |
Mary Rose Byrne[1][2] (born 24 July 1979)[3] is an Australian actress. Byrne made her screen debut in 1992 with a small role in the film Dallas Doll.[4] In 2000, she played a leading role in the Australian film The Goddess of 1967, which brought her a Venice Film Festival award for Best Actress.[5] From 2007 to 2012, she played Ellen Parsons in the cable television series Damages, which earned her two Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations. Along with co-star Glenn Close, she appeared in all of the show's fifty-nine episodes. Byrne has also starred in the films Troy, 28 Weeks Later, Knowing, Insidious, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Apocalypse, as well as the comedies Bridesmaids, Neighbors, and Spy.
Early life
Byrne was born in Balmain, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, and is of Irish and Scottish descent.[6][7] She is the daughter of Jane, a primary school administrator, and Robin Byrne, a semi-retired statistician and market researcher.[8] She is the youngest of their four children; she has an older brother, George, and two older sisters, Alice and Lucy. In a 2009 interview, Byrne stated that her mother is an atheist, while both she and her father are agnostics.[9]
Byrne attended Balmain Public School and Hunters Hill High School before attending Bradfield College in Crows Nest.[10] She later moved to Newtown and Bondi.[11] She began taking acting classes at age eight, joining the Australian Theatre for Young People and later attended the University of Sydney.[10] In 1999, Byrne studied acting at the Atlantic Theatre Company, which was developed by David Mamet and William H. Macy.[10]
Career
Acting
Byrne was cast in her first film role, Dallas Doll, when she was 13 years old.[12] She has appeared in several Australian television shows, such as Heartbreak High and Echo Point, and the film Two Hands with Heath Ledger. She appeared in The Date,[13] My Mother Frank, and Clara Law's The Goddess of 1967, the last of which gained her the Volpi Cup for "Best Actress" at the 2000 Venice Film Festival. Byrne revealed in a post-award interview that, prior to winning the Venice Film Festival award, she was surprised by her own performance and found it confronting watching the film because her acting was "too depressing". Byrne admitted that "watching myself is confronting because I'm convinced I can't act and I want to get out, that's how insecure I am."[5]
Byrne appeared as a guest in an episode of the police drama series Murder Call. On stage, she played a lead role in La Dispute and in a production of Anton Chekhov's classic Three Sisters at the Sydney Theatre Company.[14]
In 2002, Byrne made her first appearance in a Hollywood film with a small role as Dormé, the handmaiden to Natalie Portman's Senator Padmé Amidala, in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. She appeared the same year in City of Ghosts with Matt Dillon. The year previously she had flown to the UK to shoot I Capture the Castle, Tim Fywell's adaptation of the 1948 novel of the same title by Dodie Smith. In the 2003 release, she portrayed Rose Mortmain, the elder sister of Romola Garai's Cassandra. In 2003, she starred in three Australian films: The Night We Called It a Day with Melanie Griffith and Dennis Hopper; The Rage in Placid Lake for which she was named Best Actress at the Australian Film Institute; and Take Away, another comedy.
In 2004, Byrne starred as Briseis in Wolfgang Petersen's epic Troy.[15] She then reunited with Peter O'Toole in the BBC TV drama Casanova. Byrne appeared with Snoop Dogg in Danny Green's film The Tenants, based on Bernard Malamud's novel, and starred as Alex with Josh Hartnett and Diane Kruger in the romantic psychological thriller Wicker Park.[16]
In 2006, Byrne portrayed Gabrielle de Polastron, duchesse de Polignac, a French aristocrat and friend of Marie Antoinette, in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, with Kirsten Dunst, and appeared in The Dead Girl,[17] directed by Karen Moncrieff.
In 2007, she played Cassie,[18] the pilot in Danny Boyle's science fiction suspense film[19] Sunshine;[20] followed by Scarlett Ross, an army medical officer in Juan Carlos Fresnadillo's science fiction horror 28 Weeks Later, the sequel to Boyle's 28 Days Later; then appeared in the independent film Just Buried,[21] a Canadian dark comedy written and directed by Chaz Thorne.
From 2007, Byrne starred as Ellen Parsons in the FX drama production Damages, which ran for five seasons.[22][23] She appeared in the Australian film noir The Tender Hook with Hugo Weaving.
In 2009, Byrne co-starred with Nicolas Cage in the science fiction thriller Knowing. Later that year, she appeared in the indie film Adam, with Hugh Dancy. She appeared in the 2010 comedy film Get Him to the Greek, starring Russell Brand and Jonah Hill, and she was co-lead in the James Wan horror film Insidious, which premiered in September 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival[24] and received a wide theatrical release on 1 April 2011.[25]
Byrne also starred in the Kristen Wiig comedy Bridesmaids, released on 13 May 2011. She received overwhelmingly positive reviews for her portrayal of Helen, Kristen Wiig's rival. [26][27] She played Moira MacTaggert in the X-Men spin-off X-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn. The movie opened 3 June 2011.[28]
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In 2013, Byrne appeared in the crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines, with Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper, and appeared in the comedy, The Internship, opposite Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson; and The Turning, a short film installment in a Tim Winton omnibus feature.[4] Byrne also played the newlywed wife in I Give It a Year, a comedy about the trials and tribulations of a couple during their first year of marriage.
Byrne worked again with fellow Australians James Wan and Leigh Whannell for the sequel to Insidious (the original film grossed US$97 million after a production budget of US$1.5 million was invested by Wan and Whannell).[29] Insidious: Chapter 2 was released on Friday, 13 September 2013, and also featured actors Patrick Wilson and Lin Shaye.[30] The film received mixed reviews from critics[31] and became the biggest opening day in US box office history for the month of September following its release.[32] Insidious: Chapter 2 was a financial success grossing over US$160 million against a budget of US$5 million.[33]
In 2014, Byrne starred in the comedy film Neighbors, alongside Seth Rogen and Zac Efron. The film received positive reviews and went on to become a box office success.[34][35] A remake of the 1982 classic, Annie, featured Byrne playing the role of Grace Farrell, Mr. Stacks' colleague. Byrne's performance was mostly praised with reviewers calling her the surprise highlight of the movie. In 2015, Byrne co-starred with Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law and Jason Statham in the hit comedic action tale Spy,[36] and in 2016, she reprised her role as Moira MacTaggert in X-Men: Apocalypse.[37]
In 2016, Rebecca Skloot (author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks) announced that Byrne would be playing Skloot in the HBO film adaptation of her book. The film will also star Oprah Winfrey and Reneé Elise Goldsberry. She will be starring alongside Sandra Bullock, Rachel Weisz, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Zooey Deschanel and Anna Kendrick in We Are Your Fist.
Other activities
Byrne was the face of Max Factor between 2004 and 2009 and named in the Most Beautiful People of 2007 list in Who Magazine.[38]
Byrne has supported UNICEF Australia by being the face of the 2007 Designers United campaign and a member of Tropfest jury in 2006 and Tropfest@Tribeca[39] in 2007. She is a graduate and ambassador for NIDA's (National Institute of Dramatic Art) Young Actors Studio.[40]
In 2014, Byrne became the face of Oroton, the Australian producer of luxury fashion accessories.[41]
Personal life
Rose Byrne was in a relationship with Australian writer, director and actor Brendan Cowell for over six years. Cowell moved from Sydney to New York City, following Byrne's success on Damages. The relationship ended in January 2010.[42]
In 2012, Byrne began dating actor Bobby Cannavale. Cannavale confirmed their relationship at the 2013 Emmy Awards ceremony during his acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series award, saying "And I want to thank the love of my life, Rose [Byrne]."[43] In October 2015, it was announced that Byrne and Cannavale were expecting their first child.[44] On February 1, 2016, they welcomed a son named Rocco Robin.[45]
Byrne lives in New York and has said of this stage in her life that she remains insecure about a stable career, saying, "I don't think that [insecurity] ever leaves you. You're a freelancer. There's always an element of uncertainty."[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Dallas Doll | Rastus Sommers | |
| 1999 | Two Hands | Alex | |
| 2000 | My Mother Frank | Jenny | |
| 2000 | The Goddess of 1967 | B.G. | |
| 2002 | Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones | Dormé | |
| 2002 | City of Ghosts | Sabrina | |
| 2003 | I Capture the Castle | Rose Mortmain | |
| 2003 | The Night We Called It a Day | Audrey Appleby | |
| 2003 | The Rage in Placid Lake | Gemma Taylor | |
| 2003 | Take Away | Sonja Stilano | |
| 2004 | Troy | Briseis | |
| 2004 | Wicker Park | Alex Denver | |
| 2005 | The Tenants | Irene Bell | |
| 2006 | Marie Antoinette | Yolande de Polastron | |
| 2006 | The Dead Girl | Leah | Segment "The Sister" |
| 2007 | Sunshine | Cassie | |
| 2007 | 28 Weeks Later | Major Scarlet Levy | |
| 2008 | Just Buried | Roberta Knickle | |
| 2008 | The Tender Hook | Iris | |
| 2009 | Knowing | Diana Wayland | |
| 2009 | Adam | Beth Buchwald | |
| 2010 | I Love You Too | Drunk Passenger | Cameo |
| 2010 | Get Him to the Greek | Jackie Q | |
| 2010 | Insidious | Renai Lambert | |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Helen Harris III | |
| 2011 | X-Men: First Class | Moira MacTaggert | |
| 2012 | The Place Beyond the Pines | Jennifer Cross | |
| 2013 | I Give It a Year | Nat Redfern | |
| 2013 | The Internship | Dana Simms | |
| 2013 | The Turning | Raelene | Segment: "The Turning" |
| 2013 | Insidious: Chapter 2 | Renai Lambert | |
| 2014 | Neighbors | Kelly Radner | |
| 2014 | Adult Beginners | Justine | |
| 2014 | This Is Where I Leave You | Penny Moore | |
| 2014 | Annie | Grace Farrell | |
| 2014 | Unity | Narrator | Documentary |
| 2015 | Spy | Rayna Boyanov | |
| 2015 | The Meddler | Lori Minervini | |
| 2016 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Kelly Radner | |
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | Moira MacTaggert | |
| 2018 | Peter Rabbit | Bea | Filming |
| 2018 | Larrikins | (voice) | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Echo Point | Belinda O'Connor | |
| 1997 | Fallen Angels | Siobhan | Episode: "Lerve, Lerve, Lerve" |
| 1997 | Wildside | Heidi Benson | 2 episodes |
| 1999 | Big Sky | Angie | Episode: "A Family Affair" |
| 1999 | Heartbreak High | Carly Whitely | 3 episodes |
| 2000 | Murder Call | Sarah Watson | Episode: "Still Life" |
| 2005 | Casanova | Edith | 3 episodes |
| 2007–2012 | Damages | Ellen Parsons | All 59 episodes |
| 2013 | Portlandia | Fred's date | Episode: "Soft Opening" |
| 2013 | Hollywood Game Night | Herself | Episode: "Purr-ty People" |
| 2016 | Last Week Tonight | Chloe | Episode: "Season 3, Episode 20" |
| 2017 | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Rebecca Skloot | Television film |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | La Dispute | Adine | Sydney Theatre Company |
| 2001 | Three Sisters | Irina | Sydney Theatre Company |
| 2014–15 | You Can't Take It with You | Alice Sycamore | Longacre Theatre |
| 2016 | Speed-the-Plow | Karen | Rosyln Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay Sydney (Sydney Theatre Company Limited) |
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | "Black the Sun" | Alex Lloyd | |
| 2002 | "I Miss You"[46] | Darren Hayes | |
| 2007 | "Digital Versicolor"[47] | Glass Candy |
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ "Rose Byrne talks Irish Roots – & movies Damages, Knowing & Get Him to the Greek". YouTube. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ↑ Annette Dasey (10 June 2009). "Ten Minutes with Rose Byrne". Yahoo! 7 Lifestyle. Yahoo! Lifestyle Network. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ↑ "Rose Byrne Biography (1979-)". FilmReference.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Michael Bodey (27 February 2013). "A funny thing happened to Rose Byrne". The Australian. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- 1 2 Paul Fischer (22 April 2001). "Interview: Rose Byrne for "The Goddess of 1967"". Dark Horizons. Dark Futures Pty. Limited. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ Burke, Gavin (25 March 2009). "Q&A With Star of 'Knowing', Rose Byrne". entertainment.ie. Retrieved 4 June 2011.
- ↑ Lipworth, Elaine (31 July 2009). "Rose Byrne: 'I wanted to be Kylie Minogue'". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 June 2011. (registration required (help)).
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- ↑ "Actress Rose Byrne on 'Knowing' Religion & the End of the World". Blackbookmag.com. 18 March 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
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- ↑ "Rose Byrne, accidental star". 5 July 2003.
- ↑ Sacha, Molitorisz (5 July 2007). Rose Byrne accidental star. The Age
- ↑ "The Date (1999)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
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- ↑ Michael, Fitzgerard (18 May 2004)The Goddess of Troy The Time
- ↑ Josh, Hartnett (July 2004).TV.com Rose Byrne Josh Hartnett's interview. Interview
- ↑ Craig, Mathieson (15 June 2007). Rose by another name. The Sydney Morning Herald
- ↑ Kevin, Maher (17 March 2007). Byrne as hot as the sun. The Time
- ↑ Stacy, Layne (16 July 2007). Horror.com Rose Byrne Interview. Horror.com
- ↑ Jack, Foley (18 April 2007). Sunshine Rose Byrne Interview. Indie London
- ↑ Sharaff, Amy (10 September 2007). Byrne Confront gory scenes in Just Buried. Metro Canada Archived 14 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Tim, Surette (14 August 2007). TV.com Q&A: Damages' Rose Byrne TV.com
- ↑ Moore, Frazier (12 October 2007). Byrne is damaged lawyer on 'Damages'. "Associated Press" Archived 16 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "First Casting for James Wan's Now Filming Insidious". Bloody Disgusting. 21 April 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ↑ "Haunted House Film Insidious To Be Released on April Fool's Day". Shockya.
- ↑ "Rose Byrne Signs on to the Untitled Kristen Wiig Project". Movieweb.com. 30 April 2010. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ↑ Garth, Franklin (18 June 2010) Several More Join Wiig's "Bridesmaids" darkhorizons.com
- ↑ Keyes, Rob (16 August 2010). "Rose Byrne To Play Moira MacTaggert in X-Men: First Class". screenrant.com. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ↑ "Insidious Chapter 2". comingsoon.net. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ Zack Mandell (11 December 2012). "The "Insidious" Sequel: What Lies Ahead". Yahoo! Voices. Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ "Insidious: Chapter 2". Metacritic. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ↑ Mendelson, Scott (14 September 2013). "Friday Box Office: 'Insidious Chapter 2' Scares Up $20m on Friday the 13th". Forbes. Retrieved 14 September 2013.
- ↑ "Insidious Chapter 2 (2013)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2 November 2013.
- ↑ "Neighbors". Metacritic. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ↑ "Neighbors (2014)". Box Office Mojo. 5 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ↑ Rose Byrne Biography. Retrieved 19 March 2016|
- ↑ Franich, Darren (January 30, 2015). "'X-Men: Apocalypse': Rose Byrne Returning As Moira MacTaggert". Entertainment Weekly.
- ↑ Bishop, Olivia (15 June 2007). "Most Beautiful People: Rose Byrne". Who. Archived from the original on 9 February 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ↑ McCarthy, Sean L (31 August 2007). Tropfest@Tribeca comes to NYC . "Nydailynews"
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- ↑ "Rose Byrne is the face of Oroton". Vogue. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ "Rose Byrne and Brenden Cowell Split". Pedestrian TV. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010.
- ↑ Michael Rothman (22 September 2013). "Bobby Cannavale Calls Rose Byrne 'Love of My Life' During Emmy Speech". ABC News. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ↑ Toomey, Alyssa; Malec, Brett (22 October 2015). "Rose Byrne Is Pregnant—See Her Adorable Baby Bump". E! Online. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "Rose Byrne and Bobby Canavale Welcome Son Rocco".Celebritybabies.people.com February 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2016.
- ↑ "Nicole Kidman, Simon Baker, Rose Byrne and the pop videos that launched them to stardom". News.com. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ↑ "Glass Candy - Digital Versicolor". YouTube. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ↑ Knox, David (29 January 2015). "AACTA Awards 2015: winners". TV Tonight. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
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