Rose Byrne has revealed she may name her family’s new bearded dragon to mark her first Academy Award nomination. The actress recently received an Oscar nod for her performance in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, following earlier success at the Golden Globe Awards, where she won Best Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
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The pet first became a talking point during Byrne’s Golden Globes acceptance speech, when she explained that her partner, actor Bobby Cannavale, was absent because he was collecting the reptile at a specialist expo. The couple share two sons, and Byrne later confirmed that the new addition had quickly become a favourite within the household.
Speaking during a television interview to celebrate her Oscar nomination, Byrne said the bearded dragon had yet to be named, prompting a light-hearted suggestion that it be called “Oscar”. She agreed to the idea, indicating that the name would be a fitting way to commemorate the milestone.
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Byrne has described her Oscar nomination as a significant and emotional moment in her career, noting the prestige and long-standing tradition associated with the ceremony. While Cannavale missed the Golden Globes, she confirmed he is expected to attend the Oscars, making the event a shared celebration for the family.
