From $8.50 Budget to Gold: Rose Byrne Wins 83rd Golden Globes Best Actress
Rose Byrne wins Best Female Actor at the 83rd Golden Globes for her role in the $8.50 budget film 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'. Discover why her speech is going viral.
A film made for virtually $8.50 just conquered Hollywood. On January 12, 2026, Rose Byrne shocked the industry by taking home the Best Female Actor (Musical or Comedy) award at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.
Rose Byrne 83rd Golden Globes Best Actress Highlights
Starring in the indie hit 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' Byrne used her moment on stage to highlight the film's humble beginnings. "We shot this maybe in 25 days for like, $8.50," she quipped. The actress credited writer-director Mary Bronstein for the project's success, proving that vision often outweighs budget in the eyes of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
The Bearded Dragon Viral Speech
The speech quickly went viral for its relatable and humorous family shout-outs. Byrne thanked her parents in Sydney for buying Paramount+ just to watch her win. However, it was the mention of her husband, Bobby Cannavale, that stole the show. Cannavale missed the ceremony because he was at a reptile expo in New Jersey to pick up a bearded dragon, a detail that resonated with fans for its refreshing normalcy.
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