How you know Melanie Lynskey

Now she’s Rose, Charlie Sheen’s sweet neighbor/stalker on Two and a Half Men, but you’ve probably seen her before. Turns out the 28-year-old Kiwi (and Peter Jackson discovery) has already had a prolific career.

HEAVENLY CREATURES (1994)
Lynskey and Kate Winslet committed momicide.

BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (1999)
In the role of a lesbian, she sent up homophobia.

COYOTE UGLY (2000)
The actress Jersey-ed it up as Piper Perabo’s hometown best friend.

SWEET HOME ALABAMA (2002)
Old-pal territory again, with Reese subbing in.

THE SHIELD (2003)
Just playing your friendly neighborhood psychopath.

SHATTERED GLASS (2003)
As a writer, Lynskey envied Hayden Christensen’s success.