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| Born | May 16, 1977 |
| Hometown | New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Jason Ritter (m 2020 - present) , Jimmi Simpson (m 2007 - 2014) |
| Parents | Kay Lynskey , Tim Lynskey |
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The Last of Us trailer reveals Yellowjackets’ Melanie Lynskey starring opposite Pedro Pascal
- New HBO series is an adaptation of the video game of the same name
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Don't Look Up | Nominated |
| 2022 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Yellowjackets | Nominated |
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Zendaya makes history with nominations for 2022 Emmy Awards
Zendaya has made Emmy Awards history by becoming the youngest two-time acting nominee. On Tuesday, the star landed a nomination for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her performance as Rue Bennett in the HBO teen drama series Euphoria, where she is up against Killing Eve's Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, Ozark's Laura Linney, Yellowjackets' Melanie Lynskey, and The Morning Show's Reese Witherspoon. "It's absolutely insane. The show obviously means so much to me and so much to everyone who makes it.
