[111][112] Peter Debruge of Variety commended Blair for giving Lynskey "something unforgettable to do" and felt that she delivered her "best work yet",[113] while Time Out described her as "seething and magnetic". Melanie Lynskey is a prolific character actress who has been giving standout supporting character performances in films for many years. [160], Asked by a journalist in 2012 about how she felt being castup to that point in her careeras a supporting player rather than a lead, Lynskey said it was something she had thought about a lot, and that the "meaty" parts are mostly written for men, or actresses like Meryl Streep. Her portrayal of Junethe wife of Leonardo DiCaprio's Randallwas picked out as a highlight among the ensemble cast, with David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter describing her as "terrific",[138] and IndieWire's David Ehrlich writing: "[She's] low-key brilliant as [DiCaprio's] clear-headed wife, her grounded performance paving the way for a surprisingly poignant [climax]". Due to the nature of her character in the latter, Lynskey said it had been a difficult decision to take the part. All About Tuva Novotny, Teyonah Parris and Husband James Welcome First Baby, a Daughter, in Home Birth: 'So Blessed', All About Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde's 2 Kids, Click here to get those and more in the PEOPLE Parents newsletter. You don't even have bones. Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com The Two and a Half Men alum confirmed on Twitter Thursday evening that she and fianc Jason Ritter welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, in December. She added, 'We love her so much; shes perfect. They started dating in 2013. Melanie Lynskey Speaks on Losing Her Friendship With Kate Winslet: 'It Explaining that she lives in Vancouver for six full months while filming Yellowjackets, doting mum Melanie hinted that moving back and forth will likely get trickier for her daughter the older she gets. "Mixed in the mix, I was dealing with some alcoholism issues," Jason said. Melanie Lynskey filmography - Wikipedia [176][177], In 2015, she starred in the music video for the song "Waiting on Love" by Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers, alongside Jason Ritter. 15:19 BST 01 Feb 2019. She also starred in the HBO series Togetherness (20152016), the first season of Hulu's Castle Rock (2018), the FX miniseries Mrs. America (2020), and the Hulu miniseries Candy (2022). However, he added, "I think you want to help your child be as fully who they are as they want to be. Then, people would recognize me from Two and a Half Men and think that I never had another job. "I would be reintroducing myself and be like 'Is this guy for real?'" Lynskey added that she was so furious about how Winslet was being dissected and talked about at the time, as Winslet is an actor who comes along once in a generation. Lynskey ultimately went on to form other close friendships at work. We love her so much; shes perfect. Rebel Wilson Rewears 2020 Oscars Dress at Afterparty and Flashes Tiffany & Co. The actor has one child, a daughter born in 2018, with her husband Jason Ritter. The series received mixed reviews from critics, but People commented that Lynskey's performance was among the "best" in the cast. [133], In 2021, Lynskey played the principal role of Hannaha layabout stoner who unwittingly lands a job as a tour guide in a historic mansionin the buddy comedy Lady of the Manor, the directorial debut of actor Justin Long and his brother, Christian. If you're willing to work like that, you get chances to do really creative, interesting stuff". And the funny lady shared a follow-up tweet to correct some mistakes the press has made in recent weeks. Melanie Lynskey made her film debut starring as a teenage murderess in Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures (1994). From bringing a baby into a bar in Sweet Home Alabama to playing an obsessive sitcom girlfriend on Two and a Half Men, youve definitely seen Melanie Lynskey in one of your best-loved TV shows or movies. MELANIE LYNSKEY: (As Shauna) Misty, they're an hour late, which is actually on time for people who, you know, aren't coming. She won the Best Actress prize at the New Zealand Film Awards and firmly established herself as a talent to watch. Congrats to Raising Dion Co Star Jason Ritter & his wife on the birth of their beautiful Sag baby girlBabies are a blessing & so is Jason! the 69-year-old director captioned her celebratory selfie. Melanie Jayne Lynskey (/lnsk/ LIN-ski;[1] born 16 May 1977) is a New Zealand actress. Club noted, "Lynskey steals the show with her amazing putdowns and passive-aggressiveness, smartly avoiding overdone sass or sarcasm". Don't try to hang your hat on a particular genre for the brilliant New Zealand actor because like our emotions when we see her, she has been everywhere. It's just really, really interesting. Jason Ritter has thoughts about his and wife Melanie Lynskey's child going into the acting business. [7] Her surname is Irish. Lynskey said that she agreed to take the part because "the thought of being in sweatpants and just acting like I was high for a whole movie was so freeing". This included the generous offer of their trailers so she could breastfeed in private. And their engagement story is sweet and simple: Ritter proposed on the sofa, Lynskey said with a laugh. ", "Tim Blake Nelson and Quint chat about LEAVES OF GRASS, a Slim Pickens-ish Richard Dreyfuss and The Leader's return in HULK 2!! The actor certainly managed to forge ahead, however, and has had a remarkable year with roles in "Yellowjackets" and HBO's " The Last Of Us " which her husband Jason Ritter, with whom she shares a child has no qualms about publicly celebrating. Jason's moment was different but came with a healthy dose of self-awareness and growth. The read-through was directed by Jason Reitman, who assembled a cast of women to read the all-male script; Lynskey portrayed the role of George Aaronow (originally played by Alan Arkin).
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