Rose Byrne, Overwhelmed by First Oscar Nomination... "I Heard the News at Midnight in Australia"

Hollywood's talented actress Rose Byrne shared her overwhelming feelings about stepping onto the Academy Awards red carpet for the first time as a 'nominee'.

According to foreign media such as Extra on the 11th (Korean time), Rose Byrne attended the 98th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon held on the 10th and recalled her first Oscar nomination moment. She was nominated for Best Actress for A24's hit film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You".

◆ "The Phone Rang at Midnight in Australia"

Rose Byrne stated, "I was in Australia at the time, and it was midnight," adding, "My husband Bobby Cannavale called me via FaceTime to share the news, and I burst into tears at that moment." She continued, "My parents, who woke up from their sleep, asked, 'Oh my, are you nominated?' It was really meaningful to share that moment with my family."

She confirmed that she will attend the upcoming awards ceremony with her husband Bobby Cannavale. Rose Byrne said, "Bobby has never been to the Oscars, so he is very excited. I was a presenter with the 'Bridesmaids' team in 2012, but this is my first time as a nominee, so I am nervous."

◆ Predictions of Sweeping the Trophies

Having already won the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear (Best Actress) and the 2026 Golden Globe Best Actress, she is considered a strong candidate for this year's Oscars as well. There are also additional celebrations. Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named her '2026 Woman of the Year'. This honor follows in the footsteps of legendary actresses like Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, with the ceremony taking place on the 13th.

Rose Byrne is set to release the film 'Tow' on March 20 and is preparing for her return to Broadway in the play 'Fallen Angels', making 2026 a definitive 'Year of Rose Byrne'.