Overview
- Byrne was recognized for portraying a mother pushed to the brink in the genre-bending feature.
- In her speech, she thanked writer-director Mary Bronstein and highlighted the shoestring shoot, saying it was filmed in 25 days for “like $8.50.”
- She attended with her brother George, noting partner Bobby Cannavale skipped the ceremony to visit a New Jersey reptile expo for a bearded dragon.
- The win came over fellow nominees Cynthia Erivo, Kate Hudson, Chase Infiniti, Amanda Seyfried, and Emma Stone.
- The performance follows accolades including Berlin’s Silver Bear, boosting the film’s awards-season profile.