Natasha Lyonne Young: See The Comedian From The ‘American Pie’ Years To ‘Russian doll’ Superstardom

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May 21, 2022 11:51AM EDT

Natasha Lyonne is hosting ‘SNL’ tonight. Let’s take a look at how far she’s come through her career.

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Natasha Lyonne: Now & Then

Natasha Lyonne: Now & Then — From the ‘Slums Of Beverly Hill’s, to behind bars and beyond, Natasha Lyonne’s career has taken her far and wide. The Emmy-nominated star, born April 4, 1979, got her start as a teen and was quickly recognized for her snarky comedic chops. Her notable 90s and 2000s roles include ‘Dennis the Menace’ (1993), ‘Everyone Says I Love You’ (1996), ‘Slums of Beverly Hills’ (1998), ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ (1999), the ‘American Pie’ series (1999 to 2012), ‘Party Monster’ (2003), and ‘Blade: Trinity’ (2004).

After a steady stream of movie roles, in 2003 she started her role on Netflix’s ‘Orange Is The New Black’, playing prisoner Nicky Nichols. The successful streamer was followed by her series ‘Russian Doll’, which she stars in, co-created, executive produces, wrote, and directed. The show earned her three Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

It’s wild to see how far Natasha has come. Here, a fresh-faced Miss Lyonne is seen at the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’. on Jan. 30, 1997. She had her hair up in a messy bun and wore a watercolor-style shirt.

Want more of Natasha Lyonne through the years? Look no further than our photo gallery here. From her young days and on, we have it all.

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‘But I’m A Cheerleader’

‘But I’m A Cheerleader’ — Natasha Lyonne had spirit in the 1999 queer coming-of-age story ‘But I’m A Cheerleader’. The cult classic is about the cheerleader who is sent to conversion camp.

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‘American Pie’

‘American Pie’ — Natasha Lyonne (left) and Tara Reid appear in a scene from ‘American Pie’. The movie also starred Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Alyson Hannigan, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Mena Suvari, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Seann William Scott, Eugene Levy and Jennifer Coolidge.

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Tara Reid & Natasha Lyonne At The Premiere Of ‘American Pie’

Tara Reid & Natasha Lyonne At The Premiere Of ‘American Pie’ — Tara Reid and Natasha Lyonne are all smiles during the 1999 premiere of ‘American Pie’. Natasha wore a button down jacket and metallic skirt while Tara donned a cute shawl.

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Natasha Lyonne In 2001

Natasha Lyonne In 2001 — Rise and shine! Natasha Lyonne and Thomas Ian Nicholas smile during KROQ’s ‘American Pie 2’ Cast Breakfast on August 6, 2001.

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‘Party Monster’

‘Party Monster’ — Natasha Lyonne looks very cyber-punk while opposite a chic Seth Green in 2003’s ‘Party Monster’. The movie was about the 90s club community and notorious scenester Michael Alig, played by Macaulay Culkin.

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‘Die Die, Mommie’

‘Die Die, Mommie’ — Natasha Lyonne, Frances Conroy, Stark Sands, and Charles Busch appear in 2003’s ‘Die Die, Mommie’. The dark comedy was a play on the old Hollywood, female revenge plot.

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‘Blade Trinity’

‘Blade Trinity’ — Fangs out!! Natasha Lyonne is scientist Sommerfield in 2004’s ‘Blade Trinity’.

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Natasha Lyonne In 2012

Natasha Lyonne In 2012 — Natasha Lyonne attends the premiere of ‘American Reunion’ on Mar. 19, 2012. She wore a little black jacket with gold buttons and a matching miniskirt.

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Natasha Lyonne At The Premiere Of ‘Russian Doll’

Natasha Lyonne At The Premiere Of ‘Russian Doll’ — Chloe Sevigny, from left, Natasha Lyonne and Stella Schnabel attend the premiere of Netflix’s ‘Russian Doll’ on Jan. 23, 2019. They were all dressed to impress.

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