Natasha Lyonne & Melanie Lynskey | Actors on Actors

[@EvanFowler]

'Natasha Lyonne and Melanie Lynskey ramble and mess with each other for thirty straight minutes' should just be a weekly show.

[@joltofjulia1322]

Yes please, I second this.

[@jenniferclyde8911]

Yes please

[@lakritz8732]

the people need this 🙏🏻

[@joel.saucedo]

"Hi, i'm Natasha Lyonne" "and I'm Melanie Lynskey" "and welcome to" both: "Unhhhhhhh"

[@yamitkollak4629]

Don’t assume these minutes were STRAIGHT 🥵

[@chocolateapple]

Two queens coming together (once again) to maximize their joint slay

[@nternetrat]

lmaoo TRU.

[@Entertainment-os4ig]

Queens indeed ; )

[@lgannawa]

I love both of these women since 2 & 1/2 men and everything Natasha has been in. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bigRed90]

Periodt!

[@bigRed90]

I am nearly obsessed with both of these legends. Growing up watching and witnessing your artistry has been a sincere honor. And may we talk about how fucking good Melanies American accent is? I sincerely forget most of the time she is from Australia! Oh my goodness. So much love from Florida ladies!! ❤

[@slasher2744]

this is the greatest actors on actors pair i've ever seen honestly

[@Upsallauniversity123]

You have a bad taste😂

[@jens2049]

It is

[@TamunaTati]

It’s kinda iconic

[@sadie513]

Definitely one of my faves

[@booberfraggle3839]

It so is!

[@kiwibelt]

Melanie is just the sweetest person. I was a flight attendant taking her back from New Zealand to Los Angeles and she had her birthday during the flight. The crew put together a happy birthday card for her and we presented it to her just before descending into LA. She was so moved and really appreciative . She made sure she spoke with every flight attendant, and thanked them for their kindness. Just a really lovely and down to earth person who deserves all the success in the world.

[@SpicyLimon4723]

That’s so sweet 🥰 she exudes that energy so that’s not shocking but very sweet

[@paramitch]

Thank you for sharing this! It's always so lovely to hear this about people.

[@sonic_adolescence]

i rlly love that

[@i.1213]

I have always loved her. She’s such a talented actress and apparently not self-centered and limelight thirsty as most actors are.

[@EMVelez]

Totally not surprised by this story.

[@rrr441]

I love Melanie. She has a very soft demeanor but she plays deranged and violent characters very well.

[@gabrielmaroto18]

Yesss ❤ her

[@christinamachado2068]

Case in point: Yellowjackets

[@candlechantchalice538]

@@christinamachado2068 Shauna is terrifying in a show filled with psychopaths.

[@NJGuy1973]

​@@candlechantchalice538"Have you ever peeled the skin off a human corpse? It's not as easy as you might think."

[@juliarangelr]

i love how melanie just goes with natasha’s crazy jokes naturally lmao

[@cel.2263]

and she does it with a completly straight face

[@danielachamorro8783]

When she brought back the “they’ve asked me to use both names” 😂 and doesn’t laugh, just nods serenely 😂

[@theCynicalChicken]

"Utah is notoriously open-minded- that's a joke Melanie Lynskey" 😆

[@violetscott1980]

NEVER knew Melanie Lynskey was from New Zealand!! Love her accent

[@amybenham1796]

im ngl its kinda the new zealand sense of humor i guess. we kinda have a dark sense of humor lol i guess that why i am obsessed with natasha

[@MubinNoor]

the fact they are ACTUALLY friends, THIS here is actually the duo we never knew we needed.

[@HeatherAskew79]

The fact that Melanie keeps a perfect straight face for 30 minutes as Natasha rambles is Emmy-worthy in and of itself.

[@ashleymarie5093]

Natasha: "i recently stopped smoking, I'm not impressed with the journey" lmao I freaking love her and her energy

[@Knightowl1980]

Natasha Lyonne name checking Hollywood legends is just fun. I love actors that really know their history

[@Ummitsbrian]

I think everyone pretty much knows Natasha is amazing but for Melanie to finally get the spotlight and for people to realize what such a gifted actor she is, it’s just amazing!! Love to see it

[@booberfraggle3839]

I love Kate Winslet, I really do, but I always found it sad that Melanie didn't seem to get the breaks that she did after Heavenly Creatures. I didn't know that it was because of Natasha that Melanie was in But I'm a Cheerleader, so thank goodness for the script being in Clea's car that day. I can't begin to imagine the film without the three of them in it!

[@heyHelene]

natasha, you can absolutely keep playing lesbian roles, we aprove and encourage. signed: lesbians

[@celestelalianna7276]

I sign off on this as a lesbian!

[@chriscunningham8703]

🤮

[@DELARIAS]

Yeeeeeess😂❤

[@dogdays7597]

she could've played adult Jackie (yellowjackets)

[@missjoannaofyeetyoink]

​@@dogdays7597 wait you're so right, she has the raspy voice and everything-

[@MS-gv6mi]

Her voice is different now after quitting smoking. So proud of Natasha's success

[@Retski7]

Kinda miss the 85yo lady from Brooklyn vibe

[@booberfraggle3839]

But I'm glad that by quitting she might one day become the 85-year-old.

[@AnastasiaAudi]

Natasha Lyonne definitely needs to write a memoir. It would 100% be a best seller 🤩

[@jamie2709]

they genuinely have the best back and forth and it’s such a testament to their friendship. but seriously they had some really insightful conversations and as a lesbian i very much agree with what natasha was saying. i think lesbian cinema as well as being important for lesbians and for visibility, is such a unique opportunity to move away from centring men and having no excuse but to flesh out the non men in a way that is authentic to the complexities of everyday people. also just hearing both melanie and natasha who are undeniably brilliant in their craft, speak about how difficult it was for them in the past to get roles vs the opportunities they have now is so indicative of how we are now valuing telling a wide spectrum of stories that reflect life as opposed to a very white, male centric view of the world where the entertainment of one group was prioritised over the visibility of others. so great to see them having so much success!

[@hyzenthlayrose2176]

"Non-men" The word you're looking for is "women"

[@jamie2709]

@@hyzenthlayrose2176 it really isn’t

[@e11a222]

i completely agree. super insightful and they clearly understand the nuances. happy pride

[@SagaJohanna]

@@hyzenthlayrose2176 writing about women and erasing the word... yes

[@yeet-lj3dr]

@@hyzenthlayrose2176 it's a scientific fact that there are more than two genders, you have access to the internet, why not do some research on the difference between gender and sex 🙂

[@madeleinelily2974]

Hearing Natasha laud praise on Melanie at the 11 minute mark was just wonderful. Melanie's beautiful Instagram is just full of her sharing love and admiration for her colleagues and what they do, especially with this past season of YJ. It's so real, admirable and lovely, so it's just awesome to see her getting it all (very rightly) thrown back at her!

[@helencharnock3436]

Everytime I listen to an interview with Natasha Lyonne I am never disappointed such a talented intelligent principled woman. Amazing.

[@YourCritic]

Melanie Lynskey is probably the most grounded, genuine actresses out there. You can just tell she is who she presents to be, she doesn't have a Hollywood persona. As per the Kiwi parlance goes, "she's a good sort"

[@kelseynorton575]

Personally I always find it so fun when I genuinely forget an actor is from a different place and then get to hear their real voice, and I continually forget she’s from NZ because she’s just so good at being different people and drawing me in lol

[@celinekalen8924]

These two just give the coolest vibes I LOVE THEM

[@LeVidocq]

I love Melanie's natural voice. Maybe they can do crossovers. Natasha guesting on Yellowjackets and Melanie on Pokerface.

[@booberfraggle3839]

I was just thinking how awesome that would be, though I'd love them to do a whole series together. There are plenty of the teen Yellow jackets left so she could play another survivor. Then again, how awesome would an actual Poker Face-Yellowjackets crossover be? 🤣

[@CandiceLikes]

Two of the greatest (and criminally underrated) actors of our time right here.

[@m.terestinchcombe5813]

Underrated? They are both power house women in a man’s world

[@rsmith4407]

They literally talk about the (at least) ten years they spent in the wilderness of being a young woman in Hollywood and being completely overlooked because they didn’t fit the stereotype mould young women were supposed to be.

[@redmint4894]

Lyonne is a vibe, Lynskey is a vibe. Together, big big vibes. That was awesome.

[@summergail24]

this has to be my favorite one so far. Natasha’s chaos with Melanie’s calm was beautiful.

[@_all_around_us]

Wow Melanie has a very pleasant voice. So calming.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Natasha Lyonne is absolutely iconic.

[@KatiePaisant]

I turned so many of my friends onto But I’m a Cheerleader in 1999. It was always one of my fav films. Glad to see how appreciated and loved it is today bc why not?! It’s free on KZbin y’all lol

[@booberfraggle3839]

It's my favourite film of all time and makes me sad that it wasn't received that well at the time. I wish it were free on You Tube, or maybe it's just in the UK that it isn't.

[@loeeylo]

birthed me, raised me, drove me to school, paid for my school trips, put my art on the fridge, picked me up from parties, taught me to drive, sent me to college, watched me graduate, helped me move out,

[@itsareference]

I know exactly what you mean

[@titania642]

I wish these two the best, most meaty, complicated, nuanced, interesting, wild, fun roles for the rest of their working lives. I will be here for every one of them!

[@kittycattt93]

"Ik you're 22 and just had a baby, for me that's a little too early" oh I love them. Please can we have Melanie on S2 of Pokerface?!

[@violetsnotviolence]

One of the reasons I like Natasha is because she's not afraid to embrace the more masculine parts of her personality. As a woman that's something that can be frowned on or people jump to conclusions about, and she doesn't let that stop her from being herself.

[@mydogeatspuke]

But it's not any more frowned upon than overt femininity. It's just frowned at by different people. It doesn't matter who you are or what you do, there will always be people passing judgement, and it's almost always about things that aren't even real and only exist in their own heads. That's part of the experience. For some reason, a lot of people have been lied to since they were very young, about all kinds of things that are expected of them or that others are passing judgement on, and it's just not true. The vast majority of people genuinely could not care less about you, or me, or anyone outside of their circle. The more this wild myth is repeated, the more people inexplicably believe it. It's human nature to judge, it isn't about your gender or presentation or pronouns or whatever. In fact none of the things people assume about you have anything at all to do with you.

[@theCynicalChicken]

​@@mydogeatspuke Respectfully, masculinity in women has been much more frowned upon than feminity in women. It's a very real lived experience for many women. Some people definitely notice and can be very unkind, to the point of violence.

[@mydogeatspuke]

@@theCynicalChicken but it hasn't. You just perceive it that way because of your own biases. I never said it wasn't a lived experience for some women. That doesn't mean that it's a universal truth, though. Some people definitely notice all kinds of things and can be very unkind to the point of violence. You're clearly not very good at reading 🙄

[@rsmith4407]

By definition, she’s literally female so anything she does is already “feminine”.

[@andziazach]

Melanie is a friend we all need. She's so kind and listens so well.

[@BrendaBrenTV]

Can we please get a series of just Melanie Lynskey and Natasha Lyonne? Thanks in advance! ✨💃🏻💃🏻✨

[@booberfraggle3839]

I was just thinking how wonderful they would have been in something like Cagney and Lacey. Though it was for only a few minutes, I also loved that Clea was in the last episode of Poker Face. If only we could have all 3 of them in Poker Face, or another series. If you haven't seen The Intervention, you really should because it is a) a brilliant film and thoroughly deserved the praise that it received; and b) Clea, Melanie and Natasha are so wonderful on-screen together.

[@daddy9925]

NL seems to play the game like she has nothing to lose…and I love her for it!

[@taniamejia6852]

I like how Natasha is in this industry, is a fan of film, and does her homework. Likely, its a natural passion. Very cool that she is able to pull from films and recognize the inspiration or admiration she has for the actors in them.

[@AllTheGoodUsernamesAreTakenn]

I love everything about this duo. Their banter and how they just match each others energy. Yet, Melanie still has that super calm and soft sweet voice of hers. I love that they're getting right so praise for their skill and crafts.

[@personneici2595]

I love how they both just deadpanned the entire time. Great interview. ❤

[@lk4046]

one of the best interviews i’ve seen! love melanie lynskey and natasha lyonne. ALSO CONGRATS NATASHA FOR QUITTING SMOKING

[@Dai1lest]

These recent Actors on Actors literally have just left me with so much knowledge and admiration for more of these undoubtedly amazing duos. Natasha and Melanie are straight Queens

[@coatknee]

Nah, they Queer Queens ;)

[@doublefeature]

@@coatknee they're queer straight queens. lol jk i think they have both spoken about being bi essentially or at least fluid. natasha has said she's slept with '3 women' lol and i heard Melanie has said she considers herself 70/30.

[@kbaylor123]

Regardless, honorary members of the queer community. Queens indeed!

[@doublefeature]

@@kbaylor123 100% even if they were fully straight. after some twitter troll made comments about last of us 'pushing the homosexual agenda,' Melanie responded on twitter by saying "OMG yes let me push that homosexual agenda just by showing up! An honour!" and i kept thinking; you make one single lesbian movie and the gals will stick with you through your entire career, we are nothing if not loyal.

[@kyeo77]

@@doublefeature i love the research on display here

[@micanugg196]

They have been friends for so long, it really levels up this show

[@MildlyModerated]

This is the best actors on actors! You can see their friendship & chemistry so clearly. This has to spark a new project for them together.

[@muziqpoet86]

These women defined my sexuality.. Slums of Beverly Hills, Heavenly Creatures and But I'm a Cheerleader made me realize I was bisexual. I love these women so much to this day. Clea was definitely on that list too.

[@OrgaNikhHerbalVerbalTea]

Wow! Me too! I thought I was the only one❤🦋🌻🥰

[@FoxRogers]

I have carried a flame for Melanie since Heavenly Creatures and also was like "oh yes I also like girls" bc of that movie.

[@nectarinegirl4106]

yup. my lesbian mothers

[@tinjadog]

Although deeply moved and entertained by these two genuinely talented women, I find myself desperately wanting to know their skin care routines because they both look so freaking good.

[@AnaLucia262]

But I am a cheerleader is such an awesome movie, the fact that they are friends makes it even more special

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

They're both great, this was one of my favorite actors on actors. The more Natasha Lyonne content out there the better.

[@mitalikshatriya6365]

I LOVED Melanie in "I don't feel at home in this world anymore". It is my comfort movie I watch it sooo frequently. I love her.

[@Babaziba]

I could listen to either of these amazingly-talented women talk about their acting journey (or anything else, really) anytime. Putting them together is pure genius.

[@philipmcp]

The layers of bits happening here only further display their individual and collective talent. Amazing.

[@ajhughesdev]

I genuinely did not want this to end.

[@miavangraan2042]

You can just tell they've been friends for years the way they play off each other

[@helenarosas6213]

they way melanie plays shauna is just a masterpiece

[@malonifox]

I wish they would make a podcast! I would listen to it religiously. I love these women so much ❤😊

[@alex-oy9eo]

I forgot Melanie isn't American, I got so startled when I heard her real accent

[@kathrinrades]

I keep forgetting she’s a Kiwi, and hearing her accent makes me so happy. As someone from New Zealand, it’s also kind of funny hearing how her accent has kind of gotten a bit Americanised, like she definitely doesn’t sound American but it’s not the full Kiwi accent anymore either.

[@mon6745]

😂😂😂 me too

[@internetj3r]

Whoever’s in charge of these pairs recently is doing a great job!

[@samara.ariel.jpg_]

no because how can melanie truly play actually probably the most INSANE characters well ever witness in this timeline and still be that down to earth and one of the smartest actors ive ever seen... i could bawl i love her so much and natasha is who we all need as a friend and i feel an anchor in a loop of actors who bravely shines a light for all such a brilliant energy im obsessed w these two

[@inuitatiane5503]

The friendship between those indie actresses (Natasha, Melanie, Chloe, Clea, etc) is really cool.

[@divinacommedia4000]

Melanie Lynskey has such a kind aura, she's so calming and nice love her

[@heatherm2542]

Whoever dressed Melanie for this intvw Nailed it 💯

[@fartsinthewind]

I had no idea when I clicked on this that I was about to watch half an hour of magic. Their praise and admiration of each other was so genuine in a way that I don't usually feel from other actors on this and similar series.

[@73kdt]

But I’m A Cheerleader is one of my favourite films of all time, thank you both for an amazing performance ❤

[@soap_soap]

Natasha Lyonne playing an adult Jackie while Melanie plays shauna would’ve been a dream come true

[@motionlesskilljoy]

Precisely! It would have been extraordinary to see them collaborate on Yellowjackets. Natasha bears a striking physical resemblance to Ella Purnell and it would have made so much sense. Even Ella's American accent sounds remarkably similar to Natasha's natural speaking voice.

[@booberfraggle3839]

Maybe Natasha as adult Jackie in another dream sequence?

[@motionlesskilljoy]

My thoughts exactly! Or in an alternate universe episode in which Jackie never died in the snowstorm of season one and it was actually Xavi or perhaps their Coach who was one of the first to be cannibalized out of a place of desperation.

[@dogdays7597]

yes! I thought I was the only one who thought that lol

[@deborahyang1678]

My favorite part of this interview is so many bits happening at once and it all delivered cold 😂

[@sanjomaz]

“There’s something about the architecture of our society where we’re often asking women to exist in response to men.” This. This right here is why I continue to write and create narratives so we all see women differently.

[@vanessadeleon9411]

I just cannot stop staring at Melanie, she is so gorgeous 🥹

[@darinj941]

Soooo happy to see these two finally getting their time. Well deserved and underrated, both of them.

[@Blasfamous8]

Love themmmmm both. Natasha has this natural, incredibly nuanced comedic wit, it just makes her magnetic. I find myself listening carefully, sifting through sarcasm and humor for nuggets of true insight and genius.

[@Annnnnnnnn_]

Melanie's incredible, I love her so much and I loved watching this but why was it soooo short? :(

[@crystalparker4484]

Yeah they are usually an hour I thought?

[@booberfraggle3839]

Can we petition Variety for a part II?

[@juliemartin934]

​@@booberfraggle3839👍

[@timtobias6541]

I love these two actresses in a 1930 murder mystery. Where the both get away with it & skip away holding hands in the end. FABULOUS!!!

[@timtobias6541]

Oh... by the way.. you need to get Ryan Murphy to wright & direct the film.

[@christypassy]

Gosh I love Natasha’s jokes and rings. I love Melanie’s easy going nature. Both fantastic actresses. This was amazing!

[@jogo5083]

Seeing 2 of my favorite actresses coming into their own and talking about the good with the bad makes me happy. Thanks 😊

[@forr2007]

Thanks for putting these two amazing people together. I grew up watching their movies.

[@Bette_Fontenot]

I love this - the best episode so far. I've loved Natasha in everything I've seen her in. And Melanie is beyond talented.

[@LishDizon]

the movie/character references in this interview are awesome. feels like 2 friends catching up about work. gotta say, the video thumbnail is giving badass bonitas.

[@orenatocabral]

this episode should have an emmy of its own. amazing!

[@booberfraggle3839]

Is there a category they could be nominated for? It so should be submitted for consideration. 😊

[@amandaolin8720]

Love them both and so happy knowing they are long time friends.

[@fp5495]

For somebody who plays characters that are usually scruffy and tomboyish, Natasha always looks like she's got a million dollar cut/color, flawless makeup, and don't-f*ck-with-me nails. I love that about her.

[@RealLoveHandles]

So happy to dig into the minds of these two funny AF, whip smart women. I almost feel bad also noting that I'm obsessed with both of their hairstyles but if Beyonce has taught us anything, we know that a woman can be both talented and fierce at once. So there you have it.

[@mydogeatspuke]

Beyonce... Taught... What now? Were all women just one or the other in your mind until she was grown in a lab?

[@Outistichna]

@@mydogeatspuke Yup, that's right - fuck the Tina Turners, the Katharine Hepburns, the Michelle Yeohs & Sigourney Weavers etc etc of this world (and I'm only listing a few from showbizz), fuck 'em all! Roflmao

[@sj6546]

Two of the best. I’m so glad they are getting projects worthy of their talent.

[@palomavega6494]

Why was this one so short? 😢 I love both of them but Melanie is the woman of my dream.

[@dinjinsrowning7373]

MOTHERQUAKE 9.9 IN CUNTRESS SCALE

[@derangedpinke]

I love that KZbin offered to translate this to English for me.

[@nallelixir]

This is a duo I didn’t know I couldn’t live without

[@jemmaleofitz1152]

I love them both. What a great 1 on 1. This round of interviews are the best they've ever been. Really great set of interviews

[@doublefeature]

the last 5 minutes of this had me rolling with laughter. just the whole bit about loaning Clea money and Natasha being like 'ok well we will head over to wells fargo after this interview then.' i'd love to be a fly on the wall at their dinner party.

[@flataffect]

If you haven’t seen poker face, it’s phenomenal as is Natasha in it!

[@Mariasantacruz2005]

This pairing feels like it was handpicked solely for my enjoyment

[@Carriekind]

Love them!!!! Feels like the tides are shifting….. about time these two wonderful actors are getting 🙌 embraced and continue to do beautiful work! Thankful and grateful I’ve been a fan for over 20 years 💞

[@justarlo898]

i’ll never gonna stop talking about this interview. happy pride everyone

[@pandakeeper]

These are a pair of top notch actors. I’ve been a fan of NL since she was very young. She’s so talented and outspoken, speaking her truth. However, I always thought she was incredibly beautiful. Her hair, eyes and the incredible smile.

[@looney1023]

THIS IS THE MOST PERFECT PAIRING JESUS CHRIST I love this so much

[@IPGreenhouse]

This is the most delectable piece of cake I have seen ever!!!! It's so good that I feel ashamed to just eat the whole thing in one sitting. I feel I have to go out and shepherd others who aren't as lucky as I am and then later I'll sneak back and have another heavenly bite. This is everything. ❤

[@cazziesgriffin2047]

This was too short we deserved a longer episode

[@Palindrome78]

I love Clea's question..."How much money would you LOAN me, knowing I wouldn't pay it back." (Paraphrased) 😊 And I absolutely adore the friendship and their friendship to Clea. NL: "Girl Interrupted...that was a movie she was in." ML: "I know." Long term friends need to interview each other and just discuss things more often. 😄 And I understand not thinking people shouldn't play certain roles, depending on situation. However, I think acting, in general, means playing someone not you and it doesn't take jobs from anyone if a straight person plays gay, a gay person can play straight...there is still representation and people can play different roles and not be pigeon-holed. Also, the number of people who realized they were part of the LGBTQ+ comminity or were able to accept it by playing queer roles. Furthermore, the straight actors playing queer character helps fight the stigma of playing gay as well as represents our allies.

[@sneekz07]

It was obviously a question from Natasha disguised as a question from Clea. Come on.

[@Palindrome78]

@@sneekz07 Not that I care but prove it. They are all really good friends in real life so it is likely either of them could have asked that... And what, even, is the point of your comment? Do you hate fun so much or is your life so miserable you have to try to start something? Desperate for attention? Seriously, what was the point of your opinion that it wasn't Clea who asked that? "Come on..."

[@Dino13]

but I'm a cheerleader reunion ❤ it's great to see them still enjoying their craft twenty years later.

[@booberfraggle3839]

Have you seen The Intervention? That was the Cheerleader reunion and is a truly fantastic film!

[@keithMc35]

There’s something absolutely awesomely amazing about Natasha Lyonne ( Both of course ) but anything she’s in goes right to the top of my watchlist, I could watch/listen to her all day

[@lachlanmoir79]

Loved Melanie since Heavenly Creatures. Natasha is so powerful and incredible in everything she does. Also, I'm getting heavy 70's LA Bowie vibes from her look in this

[@halfbakedcheesecake]

I would watch these two discuss projects and process for half an hour as a weekly show. Bravo. Fucking fantastic creative, thoughtful, soulful women. 🥰

[@xhaleyxx]

I'm a simple woman. I see the two ladies who were the best female accomplices in my favorite movie of all time, Detroit Rock City, doing and interview together, and I watch it immediately.

[@tananario]

That was delightful. Especially since they have clearly been friends for a very long time.

[@stanfordmcdonald5625]

Natasha looks the best she has in years. Her team is doing a great job.

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

Seriously she looks 20 years younger than she did 10 years ago

[@wawahweewah]

Man I LOVE these two. Just such a pleasure watching these two talk. I would watch them talk about a jigsaw🤣 Melanie is such a thoughtful kind person. Natasha is whip smart and so verbose ❤️❤️

[@helora1039]

I’m so happy because of this pairing, this is genius omg

[@scottmena4653]

I love it when two good friends do these types of conversations. Love hearing about the BTS on BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER. Such a classic.