Natasha Lyonne has shared a deeply personal update with fans, revealing she has struggled with her sobriety after nearly 20 years, a moment she addressed with honesty, reflection and her trademark dark humor.
The actress, best known for Poker Face, Russian doll and Orange is the new blackposted a candid message that quickly drew attention for its emotional openness.
While Lyonne didn’t give specific details about what led to the setback, her words made it clear that she’s handling the experience with self-awareness and determination.
“Stay honest, guys. Sick as our secrets,” she wrote.
“If no one has told you today, I love you. No matter how far down the scale we’ve gone, we want to see how our experience can help someone else. Keep going, kids. Don’t quit before the miracle. Give your mind love. Rest is noise and balloon.”
The 46-year-old actress also took time to engage with fans who offered encouragement and empathy in the comments.
A supporter assured her that life can be overwhelming and emphasized the strength it takes to keep moving forward after so long sobriety.
Lyonne responded with her familiar mix of wit and sincerity, writing: “Thanks boss. There but for the grace etc. Sending love back to you. Might be a pothead or a nun. TBD.”
Another fan urged her to ignore negativity and reminded her of her influence, to which Lyonne replied: “Thanks and know. Got low self esteem but not imposter syndrome. Love you all.”
Lyonne’s openness resonates deeply given her well-documented past.
In the mid-2000s, she faced serious legal and health problems associated with substance abuse, including eviction from her apartment and several hospitalizations.
She finally entered treatment in 2006, a turning point that paved the way for one of Hollywood’s most remarkable comebacks.
Since then, Lyonne has rebuilt her career and reputation, earning critical acclaim, major award nominations and industry respect.
In a 2019 interview with The cutshe reflected on how the difficult years shaped her voice.
“I would have accomplished all of this sooner and I would have felt more confident and written better emails,” she said.
“At the same time, I guess these are the same years I spent developing something to say.”
She added that enduring such challenges gave her a unique perspective, even if the journey itself was painful.
Lyonne’s latest message highlights that recovery isn’t always straightforward, and her willingness to speak openly continues to offer comfort and relatability to many who see their own struggles reflected in her story.
