History of Rose Byrne in Timeline

Rose Byrne is an acclaimed Australian actress celebrated for her diverse roles in film and television. She has starred in blockbuster comedies, independent dramas, and horror films, showcasing her versatility. Byrne has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe, an Independent Spirit Award, and three AACTA Awards. Additionally, she has been nominated for prestigious awards such as an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2001: FHM's Sexiest Women in the World

In 2001, Rose Byrne ranked 9th in Australian FHM's "Sexiest Women in the World".

2004: The Annual Independent Critics List

In 2004, Rose Byrne ranked 15th in "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces from Around the World".

2005: The Annual Independent Critics List

In 2005, Rose Byrne ranked 3rd in "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces from Around the World".

2006: FHM's Sexiest Women in the World

In 2006, Rose Byrne ranked 16th in Australian FHM's "Sexiest Women in the World". She was also a jury member of Tropfest.

2006: Tropfest Jury Member

In 2006, Rose Byrne served as a jury member of Tropfest.

2007: The Annual Independent Critics List

In 2007, Rose Byrne ranked 5th in "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces from Around the World", and was featured in the "Most Beautiful People" list of Who Magazine.

2007: UNICEF Australia Ambassador

In 2007, Rose Byrne supported UNICEF Australia as the face of the Designers United campaign.

2008: The Annual Independent Critics List

In 2008, Rose Byrne ranked 8th in "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces from Around the World", and ranked 5th in Hallmark Channel's "TV's Sexiest Leading Woman" poll.

2009: The Annual Independent Critics List

In 2009, Rose Byrne ranked 1st in "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces from Around the World".

January 2010: End of relationship with Brendan Cowell

In January 2010, Rose Byrne's relationship with Australian actor Brendan Cowell ended.

2010: The Annual Independent Critics List

In 2010, Rose Byrne ranked 15th in "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces from Around the World".

2012: Ask Men's Top 99 Most Desirable Woman

In 2012, Rose Byrne was voted 78th on Ask Men's Top 99 'most desirable' woman list.

2012: Relationship with Bobby Cannavale

Since 2012, Rose Byrne has been in a relationship with American actor Bobby Cannavale.

2013: Insecurity about stable career

In 2013, Rose Byrne, living in New York, expressed ongoing insecurity about maintaining a stable career as a freelancer.

December 2014: Release of Annie remake

In December 2014, Rose Byrne played Grace Farrell, the mother figure to Annie and Mr. Stacks' assistant, in the remake of the movie "Annie".

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2014: Face of Oroton

In 2014, Rose Byrne became the face of Oroton, the Australian producer of luxury fashion accessories.

2015: People's Best Dressed Celebrities

In 2015, People ranked Rose Byrne 7th in its "Best Dressed Celebrities" list.

2015: Starring in Spy and The Meddler

In 2015, Rose Byrne starred in the comedic action film "Spy" with Melissa McCarthy, Jude Law, and Jason Statham, playing the daughter of an arms dealer. She also starred in "The Meddler" with Susan Sarandon, portraying the daughter of an aging widow.

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2015: Spy success

In 2015, Rose Byrne's performance in "Spy" was highly praised, with Decider noting her comedic talent despite her lack of a comedy background.

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February 2016: Birth of first son

In February 2016, Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale had their first son.

2016: Reprising Roles in Sequels

In 2016, Rose Byrne reprised her roles in "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" and "X-Men: Apocalypse".

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November 2017: Birth of second son

In November 2017, Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale had their second son.

2017: I Love You, Daddy Dropped

In 2017, Rose Byrne filmed "I Love You, Daddy", a black comedy directed by and starring Louis C.K., but the film was dropped by its distributor following sexual misconduct accusations against C.K.

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2018: Roles in Peter Rabbit and Juliet, Naked

In 2018, Rose Byrne voiced Jemima Puddle-Duck and played Bea in "Peter Rabbit". She also appeared in "Juliet, Naked", a romantic comedy adapted from Nick Hornby's novel, playing a woman dating a rock musician.

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2018: Noted for comedic work

In 2018, Rose Byrne was noted for her comedic work and her transition to less dramatic roles since the late 2000s.

2019: Roles in I Am Mother and Jexi

In 2019, Rose Byrne appeared in "I Am Mother", a thriller and sci-fi movie. She also voiced a virtual assistant in the movie "Jexi", co-starring with Adam DeVine, Alexandra Shipp, and Wanda Sykes.

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2021: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

In 2021, Rose Byrne reprised her role as Bea in the sequel "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway".

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2025: Acclaim for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

In 2025, Rose Byrne received widespread acclaim for her performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You", winning the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival, as well as other awards and nominations.

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