Melanie Lynskey
When Melanie Lynskey was cast in Coyote Ugly, she was still a newcomer in Hollywood. However, she’d already proven her talent overseas. At 17 years old, the New Zealander landed the lead role in Heavenly Creatures and won a Best Actress award for her performance. For Coyote Ugly, she needed to take on a New Jersey accent since she played Gloria, Violet’s friend. Two years before that, she had to adopt an old English accent when she starred in Ever After, alongside Drew Barrymore.
Melanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey Now
Melanie Lynskey often plays supporting roles, so you may not realize that you’ve spotted her in many films. After Coyote Ugly, she appeared in Sweet Home Alabama, The Informant!, Up In The Air, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, among many other movies. She also starred on the HBO series Togetherness and played the recurring character Rose on Two and a Half Men. Even though the actress is not always front and center, she can definitely portray various roles, as proven by her track record. If you ask us, that is what acting is all about!
Melanie Lynskey Now
