Natasha Lyonne Announces Relapse After Nearly 10 Years Sober

Actress Natasha Lyonne announced on Friday that she had relapsed after nearly a decade of sobriety, sharing the news on the social media platform X and pledging to regain control for her upcoming film project.

The 46-year-old star, known for her roles in the Netflix series Russian Doll and the Peacock show Poker Face, has long been open about her past struggles with addiction to alcohol and drugs, including heroin. In her initial post, Lyonne wrote, "Took my relapse public more to come." She followed up hours later with a message of encouragement, stating, "Recovery is a lifelong process. Anyone out there struggling, remember youre not alone. Grateful for love smart feet. Gonna do it for baby Bambo. 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. Dont quit before the miracle. Wallpaper your mind with love. Rest is all noise baloney."

Lyonne referenced "baby Bambo" as a nod to her forthcoming film Bambo, which she is writing, directing, and producing. The movie centers on a New York boxing promoter navigating the challenges of...