Acting · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Born July 24, 1979
Mary Rose Byrne (born 24 July 1979) is an Australian actress. She made her screen debut in the film Dallas Doll (1994), and continued to act in Australian film and television throughout the 1990s. She obtained her first leading film role in The Goddess of 1967 (2000), which brought her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress and made the transition to Hollywood in the small role of Dormé in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), followed by larger parts in Troy (2004), 28 Weeks Later (2007), and Knowing (2009). Byrne appeared as Ellen Parsons in the legal thriller series Damages (2007–2012), which earned her two Golden Globe Awards nominations and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Get Him to the Greek (2010) and Bridesmaids (2011) established her as a comedic actress, in addition to the dramas and thrillers in which she continues to appear. She has since starred in a number of commercially successful comedies and dramas, including Insidious (2010) and its sequel Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), X-Men: First Class (2011) and its sequel X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), Annie (2014), as well as Peter Rabbit (2018) and its sequel Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021). Byrne also portrayed Gloria Steinem in the miniseries Mrs. America (2020) and led the comedy series Physical (2021–2023) and Platonic (2023). Byrne has been in relationship with American actor Bobby Cannavale since 2012 and they have two sons. And she is the sister-in-law of New Zealand actress Rose McIver from her brother's marriage.
The Good Daughter
2026
as Samantha Quinn
MovieFallen Angels
2026
as Jane Banbury
MovieTow
2026
as Amanda
MovieLegacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
2025
as Self - (archive footage)
MovieIf I Had Legs I'd Kick You
2025
as Linda
MovieEzra
2024
as Jenna
MovieTree's Blood
2023
as Zamora (voice)
MovieTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
2023
as Leatherhead (voice)
MovieInsidious: The Red Door
2023
as Renai Lambert
TVPlatonic
2023
as Sylvia
MovieSeriously Red
2022
as Elvis
MovieSpirited
2022
as Ms. Blansky
MovieG'day
2022
as Ruby (voice)
MovieShark
2021
as Sofie
MoviePuff: Wonders of the Reef
2021
as Narrator (voice)
TVPhysical
2021
as Sheila Rubin
MoviePeter Rabbit 2: The Runaway
2021
as Bea
MovieIrresistible
2020
as Faith Brewster
TVMrs. America
2020
as Gloria Steinem
MovieLike a Boss
2020
as Mel Paige
MovieJexi
2019
as Jexi (voice)
TVThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
TVThe Boys
2019
as Rose Byrne (uncredited)
MovieI Am Mother
2019
as Mother (voice)
MovieInstant Family
2018
as Ellie Wagner
TVBluey
2018
as Brandy (voice)
MovieJuliet, Naked
2018
as Annie Platt
MoviePeter Rabbit
2018
as Beatrix 'Bea' Potter / Jemima Puddle-Duck (voice)
MovieInsidious: The Last Key
2018
as Renai Lambert
MovieMartha the Monster
2017
as Martha
MovieI Love You, Daddy
2017
as Grace Cullen
MovieThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
2017
as Rebecca Skloot
MovieX-Men: Apocalypse
2016
as Moira MacTaggert
MovieNeighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2016
as Kelly Radner
MovieThe Meddler
2016
as Lori Minervini
TVAngie Tribeca
2016
as Norrah Newt
TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self - Guest
MovieUnity
2015
as Narrator (voice)
TVClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
as Self
MovieSpy
2015
as Raina Boyanov
TVHot Ones
2015
as Self
MovieAnnie
2014
as Grace Farrell
MovieThis Is Where I Leave You
2014
as Penny Moore
MovieAdult Beginners
2014
as Justine
MovieNeighbors
2014
as Kelly Radner
TVLast Week Tonight with John Oliver
2014
as Boeing Executive
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
TVOff Camera with Sam Jones
2014
as Self
MovieThe Turning
2013
as Rae
MovieInsidious: Chapter 2
2013
as Renai Lambert
TVHollywood Game Night
2013
as Self
MovieThe Internship
2013
as Dana Simms
MovieThe Place Beyond the Pines
2013
as Jennifer Cross
MovieI Give It a Year
2013
as Nat
MovieChildren of the Atom - Filming X-Men: First Class
2011
as Self
MovieX-Men: First Class
2011
as Moira MacTaggert
MovieBridesmaids
2011
as Helen
MovieInsidious
2011
as Renai Lambert
TVPortlandia
2011
as Fred's Girlfriend
MovieGaze
2010
as Self (archive footage)
MovieGet Him to the Greek
2010
as Jackie Q
MovieI Love You Too
2010
as Verity
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
MovieAdam
2009
as Beth Buchwald
MovieKnowing: Visions of the Apocalypse
2009
as self (archival footage)
MovieKnowing All: The Making of a Futuristic Thriller
2009
as self
MovieKnowing
2009
as Diana Wayland
The Justin Lee Collins Show
2009
as Self - Guest
TVLate Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009
as Self - Guest
MovieThe Tender Hook
2008
as Iris
MovieJust Buried
2007
as Roberta Knickle
TVDamages
2007
as Ellen Parsons
Movie28 Weeks Later
2007
as Scarlet
MovieSunshine
2007
as Cassie
MovieThe Dead Girl
2006
as Leah
MovieMarie Antoinette
2006
as Duchesse de Polignac
MovieThe Tenants
2006
as Irene Bell
TVCasanova
2005
as Edith
TVAmerican Dad!
2005
as Jenny (voice)
TVProject Runway
2004
as Self - Guest Judge
MovieWicker Park
2004
as Alex
MovieTroy
2004
as Briseis
MovieTake Away
2003
as Sonja Stilano
MovieThe Night We Called It a Day
2003
as Audrey Appleby
MovieThe Rage in Placid Lake
2003
as Gemma Taylor
MovieI Capture the Castle
2003
as Rose Mortmain
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
MovieCity of Ghosts
2002
as Sabrina
MovieStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
2002
as Dormé
MovieThe Pitch
2001
as Girl
MovieThe Goddess of 1967
2000
as B.G.
MovieMy Mother Frank
2000
as Jenny
TVRove
1999
as Self
MovieTwo Hands
1999
as Alex
MovieThe Date
1999
as Sophie
TVMurder Call
1997
TVThe View
1997
as Self
TVBig Sky
1997
as Angie
TVEcho Point
1995
as Belinda O'Connor
MovieDallas Doll
1994
as Rastus Sommers
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
TVScreen Two
1985
as Rastus
TVJeopardy!
1984
as Self - Clue Presenter
TVThe Oscars
1953
as Self
TVGolden Globe Awards
1944
as Self - Nominee
MovieNasty
as coach
