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Harvard Honors Actress Rose Byrne as 'Woman of the Year'
Hasty Pudding Theatricals celebrates the award-winning star with a parade and roast.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals honored Australian actress Rose Byrne as their 76th 'Woman of the Year' on Friday. Byrne, who recently won a Golden Globe and earned an Oscar nomination, was celebrated with a parade, a roast, and the traditional presentation of a pudding pot.
Why it matters
The Hasty Pudding 'Woman of the Year' award is one of the most prestigious honors in entertainment, recognizing high-profile celebrities who have made significant contributions to the industry. Byrne's selection highlights her impressive acting career and the growing influence of Australian talent in Hollywood.
The details
During the parade, Byrne rode in a white Bentley convertible as fans cheered her on. Following the parade, she participated in the traditional roast and received a ceremonial pudding pot from the Hasty Pudding Theatricals, a student-run theater group at Harvard. Byrne has starred in numerous hit films, including 'Bridesmaids,' 'Neighbors,' and 'Insidious.'
- The parade and celebration took place on Friday, February 13, 2026.
- Byrne won a Golden Globe award earlier this year for her role in the 2025 film 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.'
The players
Rose Byrne
An award-winning Australian actress who was named the 76th 'Woman of the Year' by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
Hasty Pudding Theatricals
A student-run theater group at Harvard University that honors one male and one female 'high-profile celebrity' each year with its 'Woman of the Year' and 'Man of the Year' awards.
Daisy Nussbaum
The president of Hasty Pudding Theatricals.
What they’re saying
“We are thrilled to honor Rose Byrne as our Woman of the Year. Hot off a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination, it's only right that she receives the most prestigious award of all: a pudding pot.”
— Daisy Nussbaum, President, Hasty Pudding Theatricals (NewsCenter 5)
“This is so surreal. I am having the time of my life, these are my new best friends. I love it.”
— Rose Byrne (NewsCenter 5)
What’s next
Byrne will attend a performance of Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 177th production 'Salooney Tunes' following the parade and roast.
The takeaway
Rose Byrne's selection as Hasty Pudding's 'Woman of the Year' underscores her impressive acting career and the growing prominence of Australian talent in Hollywood. The prestigious honor recognizes her contributions to the entertainment industry.
