Rose Byrne Honored as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

Actress celebrated with parade and roast after Golden Globe win and Oscar nomination.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Actress Rose Byrne, fresh off a Golden Globe Award win and Oscar nomination for her leading role in the film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," will be honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Byrne will take part in a parade through the streets of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and receive her pudding pot award at a celebratory roast.

Why it matters

The Hasty Pudding award is one of the most prestigious honors in the entertainment industry, with past recipients including Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, and Scarlett Johansson. Byrne's recognition highlights her impressive acting career and the growing acclaim for her dramatic work.

The details

As part of the celebration, Byrne will attend a performance of Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 177th production "Salooney Tunes." Actor Michael Keaton, known for films like "Batman" and "Birdman," was named the 2026 Man of the Year and received his pudding pot award on February 6.

  • The parade and roast honoring Rose Byrne will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • Byrne received a Golden Globe Award win and Oscar nomination for her role in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" earlier this year.

The players

Rose Byrne

An Australian actress known for her roles in films such as "Bridesmaids," "Neighbors," "Insidious," and "Damages." She is the 2026 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.

Hasty Pudding Theatricals

The oldest theatrical organization in the United States and one of the oldest in the world, which has bestowed the annual Woman of the Year award since 1951.

Michael Keaton

An American actor known for his roles in films like "Batman," "Birdman," "Beetlejuice," and "Spotlight." He is the 2026 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.

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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, Hasty Pudding Theatricals President (boston.com)

“The film gave Byrne a chance to display versatility and grit in surely the toughest dramatic role of her career.”

— Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press Film Critic (The Associated Press)

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 recognition as the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year underscores her impressive acting career and the growing acclaim for her dramatic work, particularly her acclaimed performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You" that earned her a Golden Globe win and Oscar nomination.