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Rose Byrne Gets Breakthrough Performance Award Nod At Palm Springs Festival In January
Rose Bryne's portrayal of Linda, a mother unraveling under pressure, "grounds this bold, unsettling film with raw emotion which lingers."
PALM SPRINGS, CA — Actress Rose Byrne will be the recipient of the Breakthrough Performance Award for her performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" at next month's Palm Springs International Film Awards.
"Rose Byrne delivers a fearless and electrifying performance in `If I Had Legs I'd Kick You'," festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi said. "Her portrayal of Linda -- a mother unraveling under pressure -- grounds this bold, unsettling film with raw emotion which lingers long after the credits."
The film, written and directed by Mary Bronstein, follows the story of Linda (Byrne) as she navigates life that's spiraling out of control with her child's mysterious illness, her absent husband, a missing person and her hostile relationship with her therapist. The supporting cast includes A$AP Rocky, Conan O'Brien, Mary Bronstein, Danielle Macdonald, Delaney Quinn and Christian Slater.
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Byrne won the Silver Bear for Best Lead Performance at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival for the film, and also won best female lead performance from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.
The Australian actress has received two Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination for her performance in the TV series "Damages," and has starred in many films including "Bridesmaids," "Insidious," "Juliet Naked," "Troy," "`Peter Rabbit" and "Instant Family."
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Previous recipients of the Breakthrough Performance Award include Mikey Madison, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Danielle Deadwyler, Mary J. Blige, Marion Cotillard, Andra Day, Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong'o and Rosamund Pike.
On Tuesday, festival officials announced that actress and singer Kate Hudson will receive the Icon Award at next month's Film Awards for her performance in the upcoming film "Song Sung Blue."
The film awards will take place on Jan. 3, 2026 at the Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, with the accompanying festival running from Jan. 2-12.
