Natasha Lyonne Opens Up About Relapsing After Years of Sobriety: A Reminder That Recovery Is a Continuous Journey
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Natasha Lyonne Reveals Sobriety Struggles
Natasha Lyonne, the 46-year-old star of Poker Face, has disclosed that she has experienced a relapse on her path to sobriety. This candid admission came in a series of posts shared on the social media platform X on January 23.
In her initial post, Lyonne succinctly stated, “Took my relapse public more to come.” Shortly after, she elaborated on her situation, expressing a desire for her transparency to support others facing similar challenges. “Recovery is a lifelong process. Anyone out there struggling, remember you’re not alone. Grateful for love & smart feet,” she shared.
Lyonne, who is currently working on a project about hockey player Sophie “Bambo” Braverman, indicated that her creative pursuits may also contribute to her recovery journey. “Gonna do it for baby Bambo,” she remarked, alluding to her new directorial effort.
In her heartfelt posts, Lyonne emphasized the importance of honesty in recovery, urging her followers to confront their struggles. “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.”
Lyonne has been open about her past battles with addiction, having entered rehab in 2006. She previously discussed the depth of her challenges in a 2012 interview with Entertainment Weekly, stating, “Spiraling into addiction is really, really scary.”
Reflecting on her journey, Lyonne has often highlighted the support she received in overcoming her difficulties. “It’s weird to talk about. I was definitely as good as dead, you know? A lot of people don’t come back. That makes me feel wary and self-conscious," she noted.
In a 2017 conversation with The Guardian, she mentioned that she has always felt comfortable discussing her experiences, indicating a desire to foster understanding about addiction. “The truth is, at the back of that addiction are feelings that so many of us have that don’t go away,” she explained.
As she continues to navigate her personal challenges, Lyonne’s openness serves as an opportunity for dialogue about sobriety and the complexities of recovery.
Natasha Lyonne in 2000.
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Natasha Lyonne at the Golden Globes on Jan. 11, 2026.
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