Melanie Lynskey as Rose | Then
The character of Rose was one of the more controversial female characters in Two and a Half Men. Her inexplicable obsession with Charlie playing hand in hand with allusions to severe mental health problems, her time on screen may have left some viewers feeling less than comfortable. Intended as a comic relief subplot, her character arc seemed to develop as she later moved on from her blatant obsessive behavior and showed signs of personal growth. This arc was sadly undermined and her character was used in the obviously contrived dismissal of Charlie Sheen from the show. Charlie and Rose ran off together as a plot device for his embarrassing death.
Melanie Lynskey As Rose Then
Melanie Lynskey as Rose | Now
If the character of Rose was somewhat disquieting, at least a great deal of credit must be given to actress Melanie Lynskey for her challenging task of portraying the character. The sheer emotional intelligence combined with the unmatched portrayal of Rose’s lack of self-awareness is an acting feat not to be scoffed at. We honestly cannot imagine this character working in the hands of any other actress, and her acting chops did not go unnoticed. Although she had a few films under her belt by the time she took the role of Rose, it was during and after her time with Two and a Half Men that her career really took off. With leading roles in ‘Hello I Must Be Going’, followed by ’Happy Christmas’, ’The Intervention’, and ’I Don’t Feel Like Home in This World Anymore’ she has solidified herself as an actor of immense aptitude and range.
Melanie Lynskey As Rose Now
