Melanie

 Melanie Jayne Lynskey, born 16 May 1977 is a New Zealand actress. Known for her portrayals of complex women as well as her command of American dialects, she is predominantly in independent films. Lynskey has been awarded two Critics' Choice Awards. She also received a Gracie Award. A New Zealand Film Award. She was also given an Hollywood Film Award. After moving to the United States, she built a successful career in supporting roles in a range of small-scale and large-budget features like Ever After (1998), Detroit Rock City, But I'm a Cheerleader (both 1999), Coyote Ugly (2000), Abandon, Sweet Home Alabama (both 2002), Shattered Glass (2003), Flags of Our Fathers (2006), Away We Go, Up in the Air, The Informant!, Leaves of Grass (all 2009), Win Win (2011), Seeking an Friend at the End of the World, The Perks of Being a Wallflower (both 2012) and They Came Together (2014), and Don't Look Up (2021).