Rose Byrne won Best Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards for If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You.
Byrne plays Linda, a mother facing an escalating personal crisis, in Mary Bronstein’s dark comedy-drama. The performance was recognized in the musical-or-comedy film category, even though the story deals with difficult emotional and family pressures.
The result was one of the ceremony’s acting surprises because the category included several high-profile performers from major releases. It should not be confused with the television musical-or-comedy acting categories, where Jean Smart and Seth Rogen won for television work.
Byrne had previously built an international profile through film, television and theatre roles. Her Golden Globe win added a major individual award for a performance centered on a complex contemporary character.