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Rose Byrne

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Rose Byrne

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  • In 2013, she became a hot commodity during casting season. She attracted virtually every female lead role for several TV pilots, including offers from the networks ABC, NBC and CBS.
  • Did her own singing in Get Him to the Greek (2010).
  • Was originally tipped to play "Helen" in Troy (2004) but it was the character "Briseis" that Rose felt affinity for.
  • Left Los Angeles and moved to London where she owns a house with her sister. (2005)
  • Favorite artistes include: Pat Benatar, Bob Marley, Fleet Foxes, Ryan Adams, Elvis Presley and Fleetwood Mac. She describes herself as having a wide taste in music.
  • Gave birth to her 1st child at age 36, a son Rocco Robin Cannavale on February 1, 2016. Child's father is her boyfriend, Bobby Cannavale.
  • She and her Marie Antoinette (2006) director, Sofia Coppola, have both played handmaidens in the Star Wars prequels. Sofia Coppola appeared in Episode I, Byrne in Episode II.
  • Good friends with actress Glenn Close.
  • Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 38, a son Rafael (Rafa) Cannavale on November 16, 2017. Child's father is her boyfriend, Bobby Cannavale.
  • Favorite actresses include Susan Sarandon, Toni Collette, Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close, Juliette Binoche and Judy Davis.
  • Her hobbies include yoga, swimming, bicycle riding, crosswords, and reading.
  • She studied drama at Sydney's Australian Theatre for Young People and later at David Mamet Acting School, in New York.
  • Favorite actor is Jack Nicholson.
  • In 2004, she and Diane Kruger played the two female leads in both movies Wicker Park (2004) and Troy (2004).
  • Ranked as having one of the most "Beautiful Famous Faces" by "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces From Around the World." She was ranked #15 in 2010, #1 in 2009, #8 in 2008, #5 in 2007, #7 in 2006, #3 in 2005, and #15 in 2004.
  • Was 6 months pregnant with her son Rafa when she completed filming I Love You, Daddy (2017).
  • Father: Robin, mother: Jane, brother: George, born 1976, sisters: Alice, born 1973 and Lucy, born 1972.
  • Attended the Atlantic Theater Company Acting School in NYC.
  • Best friends with fellow Australian actress Nadia Townsend since they both were 8 years old.
  • Was 5 months pregnant with her son Rocco when she completed filming Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016).
  • Named in the Most Beautiful People of 2007 list in Who Magazine.
  • Returned to work 6 months after giving birth to her son Rocco to begin filming Insidious: The Last Key (2018).
  • Was in a relationship with Brendan Cowell from 2003 until 2010.
  • Was considered for the lead role in Jane Campion's Holy Smoke (1999) (the part went to Kate Winslet).
  • Good friends with fellow Australian actresses Krew Boylan, Abbie Cornish and Pia Miranda.
  • Ranked #9 on FHM's Sexiest women in the world, Australian edition. (2001)
  • Was introduced to her long-term partner Bobby Cannavale by her Damages (2007) co-star Tate Donovan.
  • Voted #78 on Ask men's Top 99 'most desirable' woman of 2012 list.
  • Returned to work 4 months after giving birth to her son Rafa to begin filming Instant Family (2018).
  • Is a fan of Kylie Minogue.
  • Ranked #16 on FHM's Sexiest Women in the World, Australian edition. (2006).
  • Ranked #5 in Hallmark Channel's TV's sexiest leading woman poll. (2008)
  • Named as Women of GQ.
  • Ranked #7 in People Magazine's Best Dressed Celebrities of 2015.

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