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Rose Byrne Earns First Oscar Nomination Amid Strong Competition

2/18/2026

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Rose Byrne, an Australian actress, has received her first Oscar nomination for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
She is known for tragicomic performances and has gained recognition across horror and comedy.
Her notable roles include Damages, Bridesmaids, and Physical.
Jessie Buckley’s Hamnet performance is favored to win the Oscar, despite trends toward serio-comic lead actresses.

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Story summary

Rose Byrne, an Australian actress, has received her first Oscar nomination for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
She is known for tragicomic performances and has gained recognition across horror and comedy.
Her notable roles include Damages, Bridesmaids, and Physical.
Jessie Buckley’s Hamnet performance is favored to win the Oscar, despite trends toward serio-comic lead actresses.