was one of the most popular shows on CBS, drawing between 13 and 16 million viewers per season. It made stars from the cast and earned a host of TV awards. The show frequently had superstar guests, who came into Charlie's life, often as a love interest.
revolved around Charlie Harper (played by ), a promiscuous jingle writer whose brother, Alan Harper, and nephew, Jake Harper, move into his Malibu beach house after Alan’s wife filed for divorce.
Melanie Lynskey played Charlie's neighbor, Rose in She had a relationship with Charlie and later became obsessed with him. She is frequently scene climbing over the balcony and into Charlie's house.
Although she is many viewers' favorite character, Lynskey has been . She has revealed that the show paid her the lowest SAG fee possible and realized after the first season that her character wasn't the right role for her. The New Zealand-born actress has also spoken openly about working to change her contract.
Luckily, the actress has gone on to roles more suited to her skills. She currently stars in
in a recurring role in . She is first introduced in season 3 as one of Charlie Harper's flings but soon starts dating his brother Alan.
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