Melanie Lynskey played “Rose” on Two and a Half Men for a total of 63 episodes. Do you know what the actress has been up to lately? Let’s find out!
Melanie Lynskey portrayed one of the most hilarious characters on Two and a Half Men. You probably remember “Rose,” “Charlie Harper’s” (Charlie Sheen) weird neighbor and stalker… but also friend.
Melanie Lynskey had a recurring role in the show during seasons 1 and 2, and later from season 3 to 12. Let’s not forget that “Rose” was obsessed with “Charlie,” who actually kind of hated her in the beginning but ended up being his friend. He even fell in love with her at some point!
What has Melanie Lynskey been up to lately?
After appearing for the last time on Two and a Half Men in 2015, Melanie Lynskey appeared in numerous television shows like Key & Peele, Girlboss, Sunshine, and most recently Castle Rock and Easy.
The New Zealand native has also built a very successful acting career on the big screen. Her appearances in films like The Intervention, Little Boxes, And Then I Go, and Sadie, simply delighted us!
Two and a Half Men star Melanie Lynskey today
The 42-year-old actress, who is also a voice artist, is set to appear as “Rosemary” in the upcoming film Mrs. America, where she will be sharing credits with the fabulous Cate Blanchett! The film is set to premiere in April 2020 – we just can’t wait to see how her character will surprise us!
Five quick facts about Melanie Lynskey
- The New Zealander actress became a vegetarian at the age of 10 after learning about sheep farming!
- She suffers from of misophonia, a condition in which negative emotions and thoughts are triggered by specific sounds
- Melanie Lynskey was considered to play the role of “Jenny” in Gangs of New York, which was eventually portrayed by Cameron Diaz
- She is good friends with other celebrities including Orange is the New Black star Natasha Lyonne
- The actress filmed her first topless scene at the age of 16 in Heavenly Creatures alongside Kate Winslet!
