Not every Hollywood romance stands the test of time, but Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale’s love story has proven to be an exception. The pair first met through mutual friends and began dating in 2012. Now, more than a decade later, their relationship continues to thrive both on and off screen. Over the years, they’ve shared the spotlight in projects like Annie, Spy, and Adult Beginners, all while building a life together and raising two children.
Though they’ve never officially tied the knot, Byrne and Cannavale often refer to each other as “husband” and “wife.” Case in point: Byrne thanked her “husband Bobby” during her 2026 Golden Globes acceptance speech.
Here’s a look back at everything we know about Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale’s complete relationship timeline.
They First Meet
2012
The couple is first introduced by mutual friends in the fall of 2012, while Byrne is working on the show Damages. In a 2019 Vanity Fair feature, Byrne’s Damages costar Glenn Close says of Byrne and Cannavale’s relationship: “The chemistry between them, it’s just so remarkable.”
As People reports, by December 2012, the new couple is spotted holding hands at a Portlandia launch party at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Red-Carpet Debut
June 3, 2013
After months of dating speculation, the couple makes their official red-carpet debut at the 2013 CFDA Awards in New York City.
Less than a month later, they make their Paris Fashion Week debut together sitting front row at the Chanel Fall/Winter couture show.
They Attend the Emmys Together
September 22, 2013
The couple attends their first Hollywood award show: the 2013 Emmys. For the occasion, Byrne stuns in a pale pink two-piece Calvin Klein look while Cannavale goes for a classic black tux.
They Co-Star in Two Films Together
2014
The couple’s first on-screen collaborations debut in 2014, when Byrne and Cannavale appear together in Adult Beginners and the Annie remake. Adult Beginners premieres in September, while Annie hits theaters in December.
Rose Talks About Working with Bobby
June 2015
While promoting their third movie together, Spy, Byrne offers a rare glimpse into her acting relationship with boyfriend Cannavale in an interview with People. “Acting together is a very intense thing,” she says, reflecting on the unique dynamic that comes with sharing the screen with a partner.
