Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne is an Australian actress who has built an impressive career spanning comedy, drama, horror, and action films in both Hollywood and her native Australia. Born in Balmain, Sydney, she began acting at age 15 in a small role in the Australian film Dallas Doll. She went on to study at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York and steadily built her career through Australian film and television before making the leap to Hollywood.

Byrne’s early notable roles include her performances in the Australian films Two Hands and The Goddess of 1967, and she gained international attention with her role in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones in 2002. However, her true Hollywood breakthrough came with the 2011 comedy Bridesmaids, where she played the scene-stealing villain Helen Harris. This performance showcased her comedic talents and led to a string of successful comedy roles.

She became one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood, starring in the horror franchise Insidious, the comedy series Neighbors and Neighbors 2, the drama series Damages alongside Glenn Close for which she received two Golden Globe nominations, and the legal drama series Platonic. Her work in Damages from 2007 to 2012 earned her particular acclaim, and she has also appeared in critically praised films like Spy, Peter Rabbit, and Juliet, Naked.

Byrne has been in a long-term relationship with actor Bobby Cannavale since 2012, and the couple has two sons. She continues to be one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood, working across genres with equal skill. Her estimated net worth of $16 million reflects decades of consistent work in both major studio films and acclaimed television series.