Rose Byrne, who once auditioned for Home and Away, made quite the entrance in Canada this week, and honestly, she had everyone talking. The Aussie star looked stunning as she walked the red carpet, proving once again she knows how to steal the spotlight.
The Early Days She Doesn’t Forget
Before she became a household name, Rose had her fair share of knockbacks. Not too long ago, she admitted in an interview that she actually auditioned for both Neighbours and Home and Away back in the day. She laughed as she recalled how she didn’t get the parts, but looking back, it was all part of her journey. Instead, she landed a role in Echo Point in the mid-90s. Rose described it as a bit of a flop, though she pointed out she worked with some really talented actors at the time.
Sitting next to her during the chat, Seth Rogen cheekily said the show “did not have the legs,” which made everyone laugh. Rose played Belinda O’Connor in that series, but the soap just couldn’t find its audience. It started off in a prime slot but ended up buried late at night before being cancelled after one season. It may not have lasted long, but it gave Rose her first proper taste of the screen.
Rose Turns Heads in Toronto
Fast forward to now, and Rose is a world away from those shaky beginnings. She was the star attraction at the Toronto International Film Festival this week for the premiere of her new film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. She looked incredible in a pink sleeveless gown with pleating that showed off her figure and toned arms.
With silver peep-toe heels and long diamond earrings, she kept things classy and let the dress do the talking. Her hair was pulled back, and her makeup was soft and elegant; smoky eyes, a hint of blush, and a light lip colour to finish it off. On the carpet, Rose looked relaxed and happy, smiling for the cameras and sharing laughs with her co-stars.
With a new film out, a sequel on the way, and red-carpet moments like this, Rose is showing no signs of slowing down. Even though soap auditions that didn’t go her way led to Hollywood premieres, she’s proof that persistence pays off. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest updates and breaking Home and Away news.