Rose Byrne was born in Balmain, Sydney, Australia. She is the daughter of Jane, a primary school administrator, and Robin Byrne, a semi-retired statistician and market researcher. She landed her first role in a movie, _Dallas Doll movie, where she plays the pilot in a space mission.
Left Los Angeles and moved to London where she owns a house with her sister.
In 2004, she and Diane Kruger played the two female leads in both movies Wicker Park and Troy .
Is of Scottish and Irish descent.
Was originally tipped to play "Helen" in Troy but it was the character "Briseis" that Rose felt affinity for.
Ranked #16 on FHMs Sexiest women in the world, Australian edition.
Best friends with fellow Australian actress Nadia Townsend since they both were 8 years old.
Father: Robin, mother: Jane, brother: George, born 1976, sisters: Alice, born 1973 and Lucy, born 1972.
She and her Marie Antoinette director, Sofia Coppola , have both played handmaidens in the Star Wars prequels. Sofia Coppola appeared in Episode I, Byrne in Episode II.
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.
She studied drama at Sydneys Australian Theatre for Young People and later at David Mamet Acting School, in New York.
Her hobbies include yoga, swimming, bicycle riding, crosswords, and reading.
Named in the Most Beautiful People of 2007 list in Who Magazine.
Was considered for the lead role in Jane Campion s Holy Smoke (the part went to Kate Winslet ).
Favorite actor is Jack Nicholson.
Ranked #9 on FHMs Sexiest women in the world, Australian edition.
Ranked #5 in Hallmark Channels TVs sexiest leading woman poll.
Favorite actresses include Susan Sarandon , Toni Collette , Cate Blanchett , Glenn Close , Juliette Binoche and Judy Davis.
Good friends with fellow Australian actresses Krew Boylan , Abbie Cornish and Pia Miranda.
While her mother is atheist, she and her father describe themselves as agnostic.
Attended the Atlantic Theater Company Acting School in NYC.
Was in a relationship with Brendan Cowell from 2003 until 2010.
Named as Women of GQ.
Is a fan of Kylie Minogue.
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.
Voted #78 on Ask mens Top 99 most desirable woman of 2012 list.
Good friends with actress Glenn Close.
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 .
Born 10:16 am on a Tuesday.
Ranked #7 in People Magazines Best Dressed Celebrities of 2015.
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 36, a son Rocco Robin Cannavale on February 1, 2016. Childs father is her boyfriend, Bobby Cannavale.
Was 5 months pregnant with her son Rocco when she completed filming Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising .
Not a relation of Gabriel Byrne.
Returned to work 4 months after giving birth to her son Rocco to begin filming Larrikins.
Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 38, a son Rafa Cannavale on November 16, 2017. Childs father is her boyfriend, Bobby Cannavale.
Was 6 months pregnant when she completed filming I Love You, Daddy .
I think its important to keep an element of fear about yourself because,it makes you appreciate the jobs.
I did audition for "Home and Away" (1988) , but they never called,me back. I feel I escaped in a way.
I see myself more as a character actress than a celebrity.
Do everything, try everything. All work is noble, and each job is a,valid experience.
