Why was Rose Byrne's husband in New Jersey while she made her acceptance speech at the 2026 Golden Globes? Details explored

Rose Byrne thanks husband in Golden Globes 2026 acceptance speech (Image via Getty)
Rose Byrne thanks husband in Golden Globes 2026 acceptance speech (Image via Getty)

Rose Byrne just won a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. However, her husband did not attend the award ceremony to see her accept her award. Byrne addressed the reason why Bobby Cannavale was not there to support her in person.

For those who may think that the couple is having marital problems, you are not even close. The reason why Bobby was not present at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards is actually wholesome. Rose Byrne revealed the reason during her acceptance speech. She began by saying:

"This is such a shock. Thank you so much. I share this with Mary Bronstein, my writer and director. She wrote this unbelievable screenplay, and she wanted me to do it. I can't believe that you wanted me to do it... I want to thank my husband, Bobby, who couldn't be here because we're getting a bearded dragon and he went to a reptile expo in New Jersey... So, thank you. Thank you, baby."

Rose Byrne already knew beforehand that her husband would not be attending the Golden Globes ceremony with her. Keep reading to hear what she has to say about their newest addition to the family.


Rose Byrne thought it would be a "parent fail" if Bobby Cannavale did not go to the New Jersey expo

During an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Rose Byrne shared that her husband will not be at the Golden Globes 2026 because he will be traveling to New Jersey. Fallon was shocked to hear this and questioned Byrne further.

She replied by saying that her family is on a special side quest and is looking to adopt a bearded dragon. She began by telling Jimmy:

"You know what, Bobby can't come, which is such a bummer... He's going to a reptile expo in New Jersey."

She added that bearded dragons like to eat crickets. Rose continued to elaborate on where the idea about adopting a bearded dragon came from. She said:

"I had a friend who had [a bearded dragon], and she said crickets do escape, sometimes. And you'll find them around the house... And this expo is the place where everyone goes, and it's the place to go, and it was on the same day."

Byrne also told Jimmy that Bobby was at the New Jersey expo with their two sons, Rocco and Rafael. She said:

"And it would just be such a parent fail, so we're doing it. I'm on board for the dragon, it's going to be great... He's doing God's work."

While Rose Byrne refers to Bobby Cannavale as her husband, the pair have not tied the knot, but have been together since 2012.


Rose Byrne won a Golden Globe, but her partner, Bobby Cannavale, was not there for a sweet reason. He was in New Jersey with their sons to adopt a bearded dragon for their family. This shows that even on big days, family comes first for them.

Also read: Is Rose Byrne married? All about the actress generating Oscar buzz for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

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Edited by Benidamika Jones Latam