And here, we thought this debate had been put to rest.
During a recent appearance on the Australian television program Sunrise, Rose Byrne was asked about the 2011 megahit Bridesmaids?a "beloved" film which she called a "great opportunity"?but the conversation took a different turn when the age-old question came up: Can women be funny?
The actress told host Richard Wilkins, "It'll be exciting when people are not asking why women are funny.