Lynskey has one child with her husband. [156] It premiered on HBO in January 2023 to strong reviews: Stephen Kelly of BBC Culture called it "The best video game adaptation ever", noting that Lynskey's "chillingly violent and vengeful" performance was "superb",[157] while Daniel Fienberg felt she was "excellent thoroughly effective" in his review for The Hollywood Reporter. After initially appearing in the pilot episode as a guest character, Lynskey was invited to become a series regular, and went on to appear frequently throughout the show's first two seasons. Melanie Lynskey is a prolific character actress who has been giving standout supporting character performances in films for many years. 'Yellowjackets' Star Melanie Lynskey Has Been Lighting up Hollywood Since She Was a Teen. Melanie Lynskey - Wikipedia Jason Kelce Says Wife Kylie Did Not Give Birth at Super Bowl: 'I Was Actually Rooting' for It, Jack Nicholson's Estranged Daughter Tessa Gourin Claims He 'Wasn't Interested' in a Relationship, Paul Rudd's 2 Kids: Everything He's Said About Fatherhood, Steven Spielberg's 7 Children: Everything to Know. Most awards show acceptance speeches thank all the same people: spouses, agents, producers, god. Neither Lynskey nor Ritter have shared the name of their daughter yet, but we do know that she was born in December 2018, according to a tweet from Lynskey herself. The Last of Us (2023- ) [32], In 2002, Lynskey re-teamed with director Andy Tennantwhom she previously worked with on Ever Afterto play a childhood acquaintance of Reese Witherspoon in the romantic comedy Sweet Home Alabama, which had a record-breaking opening weekend in North America. [80] In 2015, Screen Rant placed Lynskey's portrayal of Amy at #6 on their list of the '20 Best Acting Performances of the Last 5 Years'. Jason Ritter, Melanie Lynskey Are 'Open' to Their Daughter Acting [139] In January 2022, it was reported that Don't Look Up had set a record for the most viewings of any film on Netflix (the film's distributor) in a single week, making it the third most-watched item in the company's history.[140]. From labor & delivery to post partum, every one was an angel and Im eternally grateful . Melanie Lynskey, 41, confirms she welcomed a baby girl in December with fiance Jason Ritter | Daily Mail Online Published: 10:02 EDT, 1 February 2019 | Updated: 10:19 EDT, 1 February 2019 Happy:. [106] She sought the help of a therapist before the film went into production to prepare herself for working with DuVall, a close friend of several years: "I didn't want anything to happen to our friendship and a big challenge was being able to stick up for myself and my perspective in regard to the script and this character". Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey Welcome a Daughter - People Engagement Ring! Lynskey on choosing film roles, 2012[60], Also in 2009, Lynskey appeared as Edward Norton's pregnant fiance in Tim Blake Nelson's black comedy Leaves of Grass, with Seongyong Cho of RogerEbert.com writing that her performance was one of the key contributors to the film's "quirky charm". The series received mixed reviews from critics, but People commented that Lynskey's performance was among the "best" in the cast. JASON Ritter is an American actor and producer descended from a family of actors and performers. While Ritter and Lynskey haven't revealed a name, news of the birth broke with a congratulatory post from director Neema Barnette weeks ago. [134] Critics were dismissive of the film's reliance on scatological humour,[135] but Lynskey's performance was well received, with Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter commenting that she "brings the same airtight commitment to hot mess Hannah that she does to all her varied roles" and finding her chemistry with co-star Judy Greer to be "warm and genuine";[136] while Screen Rant felt that she "shines as the rudderless, classless screw-up. Twisted Things Melanie Lynskey Dealt With In Hollywood & How She Hit Melanie Lynskey has revealed the support she received from co-stars Cate Blanchett and Sarah Paulson when she was struggling with the . [7] During her childhood, Lynskey's family moved to England for one year before returning to New Zealand. And you are very very very very handsome and I love you with all my heart @jason_ritter., The proud mom has also shared some of the cute things her daughter has said to her. Melanie Lynskey on What Saved Her Relationship with Jason Ritter in Its 'Darkest and Most Difficult Moments', Jason Ritter Gushes at Wife Melanie Lynskey's Recent Surge: 'She's Just Been So Wonderful for So Long', Jason Ritter Gets Emotional Speaking About His Alcoholism Before Marrying Melanie Lynskey, Melanie Lynskey Has 'Very Little' in Common with Her 'Yellowjackets' Role as a Mom: 'Joy of My Life', Jason Ritter on His and Wife Melanie Lynskey's Child Becoming an Actor: 'Already Showing Signs', John Ritter's 4 Children: Everything to Know, Pregnant Witney Carson and Husband Carson McAllister Enjoy Tropical St. Lucian Babymoon: Photos, 'Bachelor' Alum Caila Quinn and Husband Nick Burrello Welcome First Baby, Daughter Teddi Marie. "I will say, without any hesitation, this was like a full-on nepotism hire. Referring to the scene in which her character (Munch) performs a pole dance in front of her grieving husband,[54] Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe stated: "Lynskey dramatizes sadness and dysfunction with quiet, moving physicality.