Natasha Lyonne is a multifaceted American entertainer, working as an actress, writer, comedian, director, and producer. Starting as a teen actress, she transitioned into more mature roles in film and television. Known for her raspy voice and 'tough' persona, Lyonne has garnered critical acclaim, including multiple Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Her influence was further recognized when Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.
In 1957, one of Lyonne's favorite film performances was Giulietta Masina in Nights of Cabiria.
In 1974, one of Lyonne's favorite film performances was Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence.
In 1979, one of Lyonne's favorite film performances was Roy Scheider in All That Jazz.
In 1993, one of Lyonne's favorite film performances was David Thewlis in Naked.
In 1997, Lyonne used her paycheck from Everyone Says I Love You to buy an apartment near Gramercy Park.
In 2005, Lyonne was admitted to Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan under a pseudonym, suffering from hepatitis C, infective endocarditis, and a collapsed lung; she was also undergoing methadone treatment for heroin addiction.
In 2005, Lyonne was evicted by her landlord, actor Michael Rapaport, following complaints by other tenants about her behavior.
In January 2006, a warrant was issued for Lyonne's arrest after she missed a court hearing relating to her prior legal problems. Her lawyer said an emergency had arisen but did not give details.
Lyonne has not used drugs since December 2006, and has been open about her addiction and recovery.
In 2012, Lyonne underwent open-heart surgery to correct heart valve damage caused by her previous heart infection.
In 2014, Lyonne began dating comedian and actor Fred Armisen.
In 2015, Lyonne was awarded the Human Rights Campaign's Ally for Equality Award for her advocacy for the LGBT community and her portrayal of gay characters in works such as Orange Is the New Black and But I'm a Cheerleader.
In 2019, Lyonne designed a crossword for The New York Times.
In April 2022, Lyonne confirmed that her relationship with Fred Armisen had ended, though they remain close friends.
As of 2023, she lives in New York City's East Village and owns a residence in Los Angeles.
During the 2023 WGA strike, Lyonne auctioned off the opportunity for fans to solve a New York Times crossword with her to raise money for the Union Solidarity Coalition.
In 2023, Lyonne spoke about her "tough guy" persona and how she has been inspired by actors like De Niro throughout her life, identifying with masculine characters when writing Russian Doll.
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