Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne
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Name:
Natasha Lyonne
Real name:
Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein
Who is:
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Birth date:
(46 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New York
Height:
5'3 ft ()
Weight:
132 lb (60 kg)
Relationship:
single
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Natasha Lyonne - biography

Red-haired Natasha Lyonne has a unique comedic talent, but her life hasn't been filled with many fun moments. After overcoming her drug addiction, Lyonne—who first gained fame as the sex-addicted schoolgirl in American Pie—truly made her mark in 2019, starring in the darkly comedic TV series Russian Doll. Net worth: $5 million.
American actress Natasha Lyonne
American actress Natasha Lyonne

Childhood

Natasha Bianca Lyonne Braunstein was born in New York on March 4, 1979, she is the youngest daughter of Ivette Buchinger and Aaron Braunstein. Both of the actress's parents were Jewish, with ancestors who survived the Holocaust. Aaron worked in sports advertising, while Ivette was a clerk in a law office.

When Natasha was just six, her mother took her to the Ford agency, where managers were captivated by the blue-eyed girl with fiery-red hair, and soon the young actress was appearing on TV shows and in movies.
Natasha Lyonne (middle) was already starring in films as a child
Natasha Lyonne (middle) was already starring in films as a child
Later, the actress would blame her mother for stealing her childhood, which ultimately led to drug problems. { cite # It was a stupid idea, said the actress in an interview for Esquire in 2015, I was very tired and lived in constant stress, yet I was only six.#} In 1988, the family moved to Israel—Ivette and Aaron hoped that in their historic homeland they could achieve a better standard of living and save their failing marriage, but it didn't work out, and Ivette returned to New York without her husband. Together with the children, she settled in a small room in the Upper East Side.

Beginning of acting career

Natasha and her brother attended a Jewish school, but she was soon expelled for smoking marijuana and chronic truancy. Believing her daughter had fallen in with the wrong crowd, Ivette relocated the family to Miami, but Natasha continued getting into trouble there too. During this time, she appeared in Dennis the Menace, playing Joan Plowright, and The Man Named Sarge alongside Mark Singer and Gary Kröger.
Natasha Lyonne in Dennis the Menace
Natasha Lyonne in Dennis the Menace
Her classmates both envied and resented her movie appearances, often mocking her worn-out clothes. Rather than wait for graduation, Natasha dropped out and headed to New York, where she enrolled at the School of Arts but couldn't afford tuition and never completed her studies.

In 1996, Natasha landed a role in Everyone Says I Love You, playing Woody Allen's character—Allen also directed the film. The musical comedy earned a Golden Globe nomination and marked the true beginning of Lyonne's career. The film also featured Edward Norton, Julia Roberts, Tim Roth, Goldie Hawn and other stars.
Natasha Lyonne in Everyone says I love you
Natasha Lyonne in Everyone says I love you
In 1998, she appeared in the family comedy Krippendorf's Tribe and the coming-of-age film Slums of Beverly Hills. Her performance in the latter earned her a special recognition from the Chicago Film Critics Association.

The seventh and final season of Orange Is the New Black premiered in 2019, bringing the series to a close.

Early 2019's biggest event was the Netflix series Russian Doll, which premiered in late January. In the series, Lyonne plays Nadia, who repeatedly finds herself trapped in a deadly time loop. No matter what Nadia does, she keeps dying, but this deadly Groundhog Day scenario forces her to examine her wasted life—and meeting Alan, who's stuck in the same loop, helps her understand why. The series also stars Charlie Barnett, Greta Lee, and Elizabeth Ashley. Both heartbreaking and hilarious, the series earned rave reviews
Natasha Lyonne in the TV series Russian Doll
2019 also saw the release of several films featuring Lyonne. These included Honey Boy, Ad Astra, and Uncut Gems. She also made a cameo appearance in the mockumentary series Documentary Now! in the episode "Long Gone."

Best Movies

In 1999, American Pie, a comedy by the Weitz brothers, proved film critics right when they called Natasha one of the most promising young actresses. In this hit comedy, she played a small but memorable role as Jessica, a sex-obsessed dreamer, alongside Jason Biggs, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Alyson Hannigan, and other teen movie stars.
Natasha Lyonne in American Pie
Natasha Lyonne in American Pie
Her brilliant performances as Christina in the musical Detroit Rock City and Megan in the comedy-drama But I'm a Cheerleader established Lyonne among the most popular young actors. From 2000 to 2005, she appeared in numerous films that consistently became successes. She was particularly memorable to audiences in American Pie 2, Kate and Leopold, and the supernatural thriller Madhouse, where she starred with Joshua Leonard, Lance Henriksen, and Jordan Ladd.
Natasha Lyonne in Kate and Leopold
Natasha Lyonne in Kate and Leopold
Tricks of Love screened at the Monaco Film Festival and won several awards, including Best Actress for Lyonne's performance. Also, the film featured stars like Scott Elrod and Vincent Pastore.

After a four-year hiatus, the actress returned with renewed energy, starring in Loving Leah, Night Club, and Girl Most Likely between 2009 and 2013.

In the comedy G.B.F., Lyonne played Mrs. Hogel, sparking rumors about her character's unconventional sexual orientation. The film also featured Sasha Peters and Evanna Lynch.
Natasha Lyonne in G.B.F
Natasha Lyonne in G.B.F
In 2013, the first season of Orange Is The New Black premiered, with Natasha playing one of the main roles—Nicky Nichols, a bold prisoner serving time for drug-related charges. The series became a commercial hit and ran for multiple seasons. Natasha's colleagues on the set were Taylor Schilling and Laura Prepon.
Orange Is The New Black: Trailer
Alongside Dermot Mulroney, she appeared in the horror-comedy-mystery The Rambler, and later in the comedy Yoga Hosers with Johnny Depp.

In 2016, Lyonne collaborated with Chloe Sevigny and Mark Webber in the horror film Antibirth and appeared in the horror drama Jack Goes Home, where she worked with Rory Culkin, Lynn Shaye, and Nikki Reed.
Natasha Lyonne in Antibirth
Natasha Lyonne in Antibirth
The 2017 detective comedy Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie earned audience appreciation for its melancholy philosophical wit and strong performances from both Natasha and Jeff Garlin, adding another successful role to Lyonne's resume.

Natasha Lyonne's personal life

The media linked the red-haired actress to numerous romantic affairs, but most turned out to be just fan speculation. The actress denied rumors of a relationship with Edward Furlong and Adam Goldberg, and simply laughed off suggestions about her dating women. However, rumors about her struggles with alcohol and drugs unfortunately proved true.
In 2004, Lyonne became involved in legal proceedings, after which she had to pay her neighbor about $2,000 and was required to enter a clinic for drug addiction treatment. According to the complaint, the neighbor claimed Lyonne was in an agitated state and trashed the apartment and, grabbing the dog, threatened to sexually assault the animal.
Natasha Lyonne during her drug addiction period
Natasha Lyonne during her drug addiction period
In 2012, Natasha underwent complex heart surgery and dealt with lung and liver problems caused by drug use. On Rosie O'Donnell's show, the actress opened up about her struggles, suggesting that they were caused by psychological trauma suffered in early childhood when she had to work as a model and actress against her wishes.

The actress was in a relationship with journalist and politician Andrew Kaufman. Starting in August 2014, Natasha began dating comedian Fred Armisen. Also, Natasha does not communicate with either her mother or her father.
Natasha Lyonne and her boyfriend Fred Armisen
Natasha Lyonne and her boyfriend Fred Armisen

Natasha Lyonne now

In April 2022, the highly anticipated second season of "Russian Doll" was released. Natasha returned as Nadia Vulvokov, trapped in a time loop where she relives the same day, always ending in death. This season, Charlie Barnett's character joins her journey as the story explores Nadia's past.
A shot from the TV series «Matryoshka»
A shot from the TV series «Matryoshka»
  • I liked the series «Russian Doll» with Natasha Lyonne. She played professionally.
    2021-05-05 18:12:29
  • Actually a pretty actress Natasha Lyonne. I remember her well from the movie «Kate & Leopold».
    2021-04-07 17:21:44
  • To be honest, I had no idea Lyonne was addicted ... It`s terrible. But she is great for overcoming it!
    2021-04-04 21:28:21
  • This is not a reason to be proud, but I know that many people used to love American Pie movies like me. Natasha was really bright in her role.
    2021-03-27 17:51:02
  • This girl has a strange biography. And how could she become popular with all the problems of finances and dependencies?
    2021-03-14 22:29:40
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