Ruby Rose Langenheim is a multi-talented Australian personality known for her work as a model, actress, DJ, and television presenter. She gained recognition as an MTV Australia presenter from 2007 to 2011 and as a prominent model for brands like Maybelline New York in Australia. Her career also includes co-hosting popular TV shows such as 'Australia's Next Top Model' and 'The Project'.
March 1986: Ruby Rose is Born
Ruby Rose Langenheim was born in March 1986.
2002: Girlfriend Model Search
Ruby Rose participated in the Girlfriend model search in 2002, finishing as the runner-up.
2006: Batwoman Reintroduced as Lesbian in Comics
DC Comics reintroduced Batwoman as a lesbian character in 2006.
2008: Acting Career Begins
Ruby Rose started pursuing a career in acting in 2008.
2008: Role in "Suite for Fleur"
Ruby Rose was chosen to act in the Australian comedy "Suite for Fleur" in 2008.
2008: "25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians"
Ruby Rose was recognized as one of the "25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians" by SameSame in 2008 and 2009.
July 2009: Co-Host of "The 7pm Project"
Ruby Rose began co-hosting "The 7pm Project", an Australian news talk show, in July 2009.
October 2009: Host of "Ultimate School Musical"
It was announced in October 2009 that Ruby Rose would host the Australian version of "Ultimate School Musical".
2009: "25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians"
Ruby Rose was recognized as one of the "25 Most Influential Gay and Lesbian Australians" by SameSame in 2008 and 2009.
2009: Appearance on "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation"
Ruby Rose appeared in the first episode of "Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation", representing Generation M, in 2009.
2010: Foxtel Mardi Gras and Winter Olympics
Ruby Rose hosted the Foxtel Mardi Gras for three consecutive years and served as a correspondent for Foxtel during the 2010 Winter Olympics.
2010: Milk and Honey Collaboration
Ruby Rose partnered with Australian fashion label Milk and Honey in 2010 to create a capsule collection called "Milk and Honey Designed by Ruby Rose".
February 2012: "Guilty Pleasure" Single Release
Ruby Rose released her first single, "Guilty Pleasure," with Gary Go in February 2012.
2013: "Around the Block" Role
Ruby Rose had a role in the drama film "Around the Block" in 2013.
2014: Faircloth Lane and Brand Ambassadorships
Ruby Rose began collaborating with Phoebe Dahl on their clothing line, Faircloth Lane, in 2014. She also became a prominent figure in fashion, appearing in magazines like Vogue Australia and InStyle, and served as an ambassador for brands like JVC, JAG, and Georg Jensen.
2014: "Break Free" Short Film Release
Ruby Rose released her self-produced short film "Break Free" in 2014, which garnered millions of views and helped propel her acting career forward.
October 2015: 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards Host
Ruby Rose co-hosted the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards with Ed Sheeran in October 2015.
2015: Breakthrough with "Orange Is the New Black"
Ruby Rose gained significant recognition for her role in season three of "Orange Is the New Black" in 2015.
2015: Guest Role in "Dark Matter"
Alongside her role in "Orange Is the New Black," Ruby Rose also took on a guest role as the service robot Wendy in the science fiction series "Dark Matter" in 2015.
March 2016: Urban Decay Cosmetics Partnership
Ruby Rose became the face of Urban Decay Cosmetics in March 2016.
November 2016: The Veronicas Music Video Direction
Ruby Rose directed and released the music video for The Veronicas' single "On Your Side" in November 2016.
2016: Action Film Appearances
Ruby Rose appeared in action films like "Resident Evil: The Final Chapter" in 2016.
December 2017: "Pitch Perfect 3" Release
Ruby Rose appeared in "Pitch Perfect 3", which hit theaters in December 2017.
2017: Film Roles and "Pitch Perfect 3"
Ruby Rose had roles in "XXX: Return of Xander Cage" and "John Wick: Chapter 2" in 2017. She also co-starred in "Pitch Perfect 3" the same year.
2017: PETA's "Sexiest Vegans"
Ruby Rose was named one of PETA's three "Sexiest Vegans" in 2017.
August 2018: Cast as Batwoman
It was announced in August 2018 that Ruby Rose would play Batwoman in an Arrowverse crossover event, marking the first openly lesbian lead superhero in a television series.
August 2018: "The Meg" Release
"The Meg", featuring Ruby Rose, was released in August 2018.
2018: "The Meg" Release
Ruby Rose co-starred in the monster film "The Meg", released in 2018.
October 2019: "Batwoman" Premieres on The CW
"Batwoman", starring Ruby Rose, premiered on The CW in October 2019.
2019: Entertainment Weekly LGBTQ Special Issue
In 2019, Ruby Rose discussed the backlash to her casting as Batwoman in Entertainment Weekly's LGBTQ special issue, addressing criticism from some who felt a genderfluid woman couldn't portray a lesbian character.
2019: Emergency Spinal Surgery
In 2019, Ruby Rose underwent emergency spinal surgery to address two herniated discs, a result of performing stunts on the Batwoman set.
2019: "Batwoman" Premieres
Ruby Rose starred as Kate Kane / Batwoman in the CW series "Batwoman", which premiered in 2019.
May 2020: Departure from Batwoman
Ruby Rose departed from the TV series Batwoman after the first season in May 2020, initially without a clear explanation.
May 2020: Twelfth Night Livestream and Upcoming Projects
Ruby Rose participated in a livestreamed table read of Twelfth Night for COVID-19 relief in May 2020. She is also slated to star in the action-comedy Three Sisters.
August 2020: Reasons for Leaving Batwoman
In August 2020, Ruby Rose cited a back injury sustained during filming and the demanding nature of leading a series as contributing factors to her departure from Batwoman.
2020: Departure from "Batwoman"
Ruby Rose's time on "Batwoman" ended in 2020.
March 2021: Potential Return to Batwoman and Recast
Ruby Rose expressed openness to reprising her role as Kate Kane in Batwoman in March 2021, but acknowledged the importance of the new Batwoman, Ryan Wilder. The character was recast with Wallis Day portraying a surgically altered Kate Kane after an accident.
July 2021: Latex Allergy and Allegations
In July 2021, Ruby Rose revealed a latex allergy, which posed a problem due to her Batwoman mask. Later, in October, she alleged an abusive work environment on the set, leading to a public dispute with Warner Bros. regarding her departure.