Ruby Rose Langenheim, known professionally as Ruby Rose, was born on March 20, 1986, in Melbourne, Australia. Raised by her single mother, she spent her childhood traveling and living in various locations throughout Australia.
Rose began her career as a model, DJ, and television presenter in Australia. She gained recognition as a presenter on MTV Australia and through various modeling campaigns. She also participated in the Girlfriend Model Search, finishing as runner-up in 2002.
Rose’s acting career began with small roles in Australian television. Her breakthrough role came in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black (2015-2016), where she played Stella Carlin. This role significantly raised her profile internationally.
Following her success on television, Rose transitioned to film, securing roles in several high-profile action and science fiction movies. Some of her notable film credits include:
In 2019, Rose starred as Kate Kane/Batwoman in the CW’s Batwoman series, making her the first openly lesbian superhero to headline a television series. She played the role for the first season before departing the show.
Beyond acting, Rose has continued her work as a DJ and model. She has been an advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights.