Natasha Lyonne Relapse

Natasha Lyonne has shared a candid update about her sobriety, revealing in a social media post that she is no longer sober.

The Poker Face star, 46, took to X on Friday evening to announce her relapse, writing simply: “Took my relapse public more to come.”

Lyonne followed up with a series of heartfelt messages emphasizing the ongoing nature of recovery. “Recovery is a lifelong process. Anyone out there struggling, remember you’re not alone. Grateful for love & smart feet,” she tweeted. She also referenced her upcoming film about hockey player Sophie “Bambo” Braverman, adding, “Gonna do it for baby Bambo.”

The actress urged honesty and vulnerability in her posts: “Stay honest, folks. Sick as our secrets. If no one told ya today, I love you. No matter how far down the scales we have gone, we will see how our experience may help another. Keep going, kiddos. Don’t quit before the miracle. Wallpaper your mind with love. Rest is all noise & baloney.”

Though Lyonne did not provide further details about her relapse, she engaged warmly with supportive fans in the comments. One wrote, “Life is hard right now, and I don’t think anyone in their right mind would question how or why this happened. You had nearly 20 years. You’ll make it back again. Sending you a lot of love.” Lyonne responded with her signature wit: “Thanks, boss. There but for the grace, etc. Sending love back your way. May become a pothead or a nun. TBD.”

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Another follower encouraged, “Ignore the haters. You’re amazing,” to which Lyonne replied, “Thanks & know it. Got low self esteem but not imposter syndrome. Love u all.”

Lyonne’s struggles with substance abuse date back to the mid-2000s, when she faced run-ins with the law and health issues. She notably was evicted from her building by actor Michael Rapaport, who was her landlord at the time, before entering treatment in 2006.

Since then, Lyonne has staged a remarkable career comeback, starring in acclaimed series including Orange Is the New Black and Russian Doll. Her work has earned multiple SAG Awards as well as Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Reflecting on her past in a 2019 interview with The Cut, Lyonne explained how her struggles shaped her artistry: “I would’ve gotten to all this sooner, and I would’ve felt more confident and written better emails. At the same time, I guess those are the same years I spent developing something to say.” She added, “Having such a specific experience enabled me to have a specific point of view, even though it was a nightmare getting through so much of it.”