Is Rose Byrne Married to Bobby Cannavale?
Rose Byrne stars as Sheila Rubin in the new Apple TV+ comedy, Physical, which premieres today. According to the shows description, her character is a quietly tormented housewife in 80s San Diego. Yet, in real life, the Australian actress has been dating Bobby Cannavale since 2012. While the couple remains fairly tight-lipped on their relationship, they have starred together on television shows and films such as Annie, Spy, Martha the Monster, Angie Tribeca and Adult Beginners. Most recently they appeared in the Brooklyn Academy of Music production of Medea in 2020. Byrne praised her partner for his willingness to be a supporting actor in female-led work. Ive been around a long time, and theres not a lot of male actors of Bobbys calibre who are willing to do that [play support to a female lead], she said in a June 16 interview with Marie Claire Australia. The 41-year-old added, Hes one of the few fantastic actors who will, so hes had some incredible parts in great films, where the protagonist happens to be a woman, like Blue Jasmine [starring Cate Blanchett] and Homecoming with Julia Roberts.  Off-screen, the pair have built a life together that includes two sons. Heres what you need to know:  Cannavale and Byrne Refer to Each Other as Husband and Wife Despite Not Being Married  Byrne and Cannavale started dating in 2012. Despite having never married, the couple still refers to each other as husband and wife.  The 51-year-old actor opened up about the reason during an appearance on The Late Late Show, revealing he just has not found a better word for it.  In a rare joint interview with Vulture in January 2020, Cannavale further explained, Boyfriend and girlfriend feels so young. My lo-ver! she responded, Sure. My lover, Bobby.  Though the actor added, Its just funny what people care about.  The Couple Are Parents to Sons Rocco and Rafael  The famous couple is parents to two sons  five-year-old Rocco and three-year-old Rafael. And it seems the siblings could not be more different. We call the two-year-old Seal Team Six cause hes crazy and hes a killer, People quoted Cannavale during an appearance on The Late Show. The first one, Rocco, hes very sensitive. Hes always singing and dancing and the little one is just tough.  The addition of their youngest proved a bit traumatic for Rocco revealed Byrne on Live With Kelly and Ryan. There was a bit of an adjustment at first, the Peter Rabbit actress told the hosts. Rocco, he didnt quite get having the brother and he would wake up in the morning and go, No Rafa, no Rafa.  Byrne provided a glimpse at her parenting style to Marie Claire Australia, revealing she is taking a hands-on approach in teaching her children about gender equality. For a start, I teach them [about womens rights] by being a working parent, she told the outlet. Were an example of a household that balances both parents going out to work. But I also totally respect mothers who stay home. Its really hard work and recognising that is what Gloria Steinem fought so much for. What goes on in the home is the most beneficial contribution to children and [society].  Cannavale also shares his 26-year-old son Jake with his ex-wife, Jenny Lumet. Following in his famous fathers footsteps, Jake has acted in shows such as Nurse Jackie and The Mandalorian. READ NEXT: The Original iCarly Cast Then & Now