History of Natasha Lyonne in Timeline

Natasha Lyonne is a multifaceted American entertainer, working as an actress, director, comedian, producer, writer, and tech executive. Beginning her career as a child actress with roles in *Heartburn* and *Pee-wee's Playhouse*, she transitioned to teen roles in independent films such as *Everyone Says I Love You*, *Slums of Beverly Hills*, *But I'm a Cheerleader*, and *Party Monster*, as well as the *American Pie* film series. Her career has led to her being nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. She was also recognized as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

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1957: Giulietta Masina in Nights of Cabiria

In 1957, Giulietta Masina in Nights of Cabiria was one of Natasha Lyonne's favorite film performances.

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1974: Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence

In 1974, Gena Rowlands in A Woman Under the Influence was one of Natasha Lyonne's favorite film performances.

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1979: Roy Scheider in All That Jazz

In 1979, Roy Scheider in All That Jazz was one of Natasha Lyonne's favorite film performances.

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1980: Out of the Blue film release

In 1980, the film Out of the Blue came out. Both Natasha Lyonne and Chloë Sevigny have cited the film as an influence and crowdfunded it's restoration in 2019.

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1993: David Thewlis in Naked

In 1993, David Thewlis in Naked was one of Natasha Lyonne's favorite film performances.

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1997: Bought apartment near Gramercy Park

In 1997, Natasha Lyonne used her paycheck from Everyone Says I Love You to buy an apartment near Gramercy Park.

2005: Admitted to Beth Israel Medical Center

In 2005, Natasha Lyonne was admitted—under a pseudonym—to Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, suffering from hepatitis C, infective endocarditis, and a collapsed lung; she was also undergoing methadone treatment for heroin addiction.

2005: Evicted by Michael Rapaport

In 2005, Natasha Lyonne was evicted by her landlord, actor Michael Rapaport, following complaints by other tenants about her behavior.

January 2006: Warrant issued for arrest

In January 2006, a warrant was issued for Natasha Lyonne's arrest after she missed a court hearing relating to her prior legal problems.

December 2006: Began period of sobriety

Natasha Lyonne began an extended period of sobriety beginning in December 2006.

2012: Underwent open-heart surgery

In 2012, Natasha Lyonne underwent open-heart surgery to correct heart valve damage caused by her previous heart infection.

2014: Began dating Fred Armisen

In 2014, Natasha Lyonne began dating comedian and actor Fred Armisen.

2015: Ally for Equality Award

In 2015, Natasha Lyonne was awarded the Human Rights Campaign's Ally for Equality Award for her position in the LGBT community as a 'straight ally'.

2019: Crowdfund to restore Out of the Blue

In 2019, Natasha Lyonne and Chloë Sevigny helped organize a crowdfund to restore the 1980 film Out of the Blue from its original elements.

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2019: Co-founded Animal Pictures

In 2019, Natasha Lyonne co-founded the production company Animal Pictures with Maya Rudolph.

2019: Designed crossword for The New York Times

In 2019, Natasha Lyonne designed a crossword for The New York Times.

2020: Directed Sarah Cooper special

In 2020, Animal Pictures' first greenlit project was the sketch comedy special Sarah Cooper: Everything's Fine, which Natasha Lyonne directed.

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April 2022: Relationship with Fred Armisen ended

In April 2022, Natasha Lyonne confirmed that her relationship with comedian and actor Fred Armisen had ended.

2022: Co-founded Asteria

In 2022, Natasha Lyonne co-founded the artificial intelligence film studio Asteria with her boyfriend Bryn Mooser.

October 2023: Rudolph parts ways with Animal Pictures

In October 2023, Maya Rudolph parted ways with Animal Pictures, leaving Natasha Lyonne to operate the company by herself under the Animal banner.

2023: Lives in New York City's East Village and owns a residence in Los Angeles

As of 2023, Natasha Lyonne lives in New York City's East Village and owns a residence in Los Angeles.

2023: Auctioned crossword opportunity

During the 2023 WGA strike, Natasha Lyonne auctioned off the opportunity for fans to solve a New York Times crossword with her to raise money for the Union Solidarity Coalition.

2023: Quit smoking

Natasha Lyonne quit smoking in 2023.

May 2024: Signs deal with Sister

In May 2024, Natasha Lyonne's company Animal Pictures signed a deal with production company Sister to collaborate on upcoming Animal projects.

September 2024: Animal Pictures to produce retro series

In September 2024, it was announced that Animal Pictures, along with Objective Fictions, would produce a new "retro series for Sky titled Force & Majeure" starring Natasha Lyonne and Matt Berry.

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