How old was Melanie Lynskey in Sweet Home Alabama?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It reveals something about timing, talent, and opportunity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

At the moment the movie Sweet Home Alabama was being made, Melanie Lynskey was:

24 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Sweet Home Alabama:

January 1, 2002

And the day Melanie Lynskey was born, which is:

May 16, 1977

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Melanie Lynskey might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.