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Natasha Lyonne is an acclaimed American actress best known for her role as Nicky Nichols in the Emmy-winning Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.
Born on April 4, 1979, in New York City, Natasha Lyonne is the daughter of Yvette and Aaron Braunstein. She has one sibling, a brother named Adam Braunstein. During her childhood, Lyonne briefly lived in Israel with her family before returning to the United States following her parents' divorce.
Her early interest in performing led her mother to enroll her in the Ford Modeling Agency when she was just six years old. This opened the door to early acting opportunities. Lyonne attended the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University but chose to leave at the age of 17. Not long after, she established her own residence in Manhattan’s Gramercy Park neighborhood.
Lyonne began acting at a young age, landing her first film role in Nora Ephron’s 1986 movie Heartburn. She followed this with appearances in popular shows such as Pee-wee's Playhouse, where she played the role of Opal. Her breakout film role came in Woody Allen’s 1996 musical comedy Everyone Says I Love You, where she played DJ alongside a star-studded cast that included Alan Alda, Drew Barrymore, Goldie Hawn, and Julia Roberts.
In 1999, Lyonne gained widespread recognition for her role as Jessica in the teen comedy American Pie, a global box office hit that grossed over $235 million worldwide. She reprised the role in two sequels, further solidifying her place in mainstream Hollywood.
Other notable performances include her lead role in the cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader, where she portrayed a teenager sent to a conversion therapy camp. Lyonne has also appeared in Scary Movie 2 (2001), Party Monster (2003), and Blade: Trinity (2004). In recent years, she starred in and co-created the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Russian Doll (2019–present), displaying her talent as both an actress and a creative force behind the camera.
At the 2019 Emmy Awards, Lyonne drew viral attention for her playful clapping in the audience, which became a widely shared internet meme.
Despite her early success, Lyonne faced personal struggles, including a period of substance abuse that temporarily interrupted her career. She took time away from acting to focus on recovery and later returned with critically acclaimed performances, becoming a symbol of resilience and reinvention in the entertainment industry.
Lyonne has been linked to several notable figures. She dated actor Edward Furlong briefly in 1998, followed by a relationship with actor Adam Goldberg from 2001 to 2004. She was also romantically involved with actress Clea DuVall between 1999 and 2002.
Since 2014, Lyonne has been in a relationship with Fred Armisen, an American actor, comedian, and musician known for his work on Saturday Night Live and Portlandia. While the couple does not have children, their long-standing relationship is often admired by fans.
With a career spanning decades and roles across both cult classics and mainstream projects, Natasha Lyonne has showcased remarkable versatility. In addition to acting, her work as co-creator and executive producer on Russian Doll highlights her expanding influence in the entertainment world. Her continued presence on both film and television screens contributes to an estimated net worth of around $5 million, reflecting both her artistic range and commercial success.
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