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Ms. Byrne, an Oscar nominee for her dark performance in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” here gets to exercise once again her well-honed expertise in comedy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

That’s a stacked cast, with two Oscar winners in Spencer and DeBose, and one Oscar nominee in Byrne, who was nominated this year for her remarkable work in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Since Conan O’Brien, who co-stars in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” will be hosting this year’s Oscars, it seems natural that Byrne will get some sort of comedic shout-out during the telecast.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Rose Byrne, who is up for best actress for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, wore a long cream and silver dress with a ruffled hemline.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Legs placed her head on Mr. Quintana’s lap.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz