Orange Is the New Black’s Natasha Lyonne looked incredibly youthful as she arrived at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon at The Grill in New York City on Tuesday.
The 44-year-old actress, who was honored at the event, cut a sexy figure in a black and white dress, from Moschino’s fall collection, matching handbag and bright red nails.
In addition to rocking some stacked bangles, she exuded confidence as she walked the gray carpet in a pair of black stilettos,
For makeup, she wore heavy black liquid eyeliner on the top and bottom of her waterlines,
Her sleek fiery locks of hair cascaded just below her shoulder in straight strands as she prepared to take the stage indoors.
Glamour: Orange Is the New Black’s Natasha Lyonne looked incredibly youthful as she arrived at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon at The Grill in NYC on Tuesday
Chic: The 44-year-old actress, who was honored at the event, cut a sexy figure in a black and white dress, from Moschino’s fall collection, matching purse and bright red manicure
The Russian Doll star was introduced by Saturday Night Live’s Eddie Bryant, who said that Leon has seen “a few a** things” during her long career.
“I don’t smoke, and I don’t have beta blockers, so let’s see how that goes,” Lyonne joked before accepting her award.
She went on to say that she was “so happy” to celebrate all these powerful women on the same Tuesday that Donald Trump was impeached.
She also talked about her partnership with the Lower East Side Girls’ Club.
“There is no other organization like it on this planet,” she said. “It’s out of this world, you can literally go out there and just hang out on Mars or fly through the Milky Way, in their planetarium,” she stated.
Her appearance comes after opening up to diverse About recently quitting smoking and feeling like her 40s are the best time of her life so far.
“Being in your forties is much better than being in your twenties and thirties,” the director said in a candid interview. “It’s much cooler.”
While talking about this new chapter in her life, Leon said, “She’s so much more attractive.”
Big Night: In addition to rocking some stacked bracelets, she also lost her confidence as she walked the gray carpet in a pair of stilettos.
She then quipped that her “romantic life is happening more” than in previous decades when she was waiting “to be cast”.
Once you’re in your 40s, you’ll say, “Who am I attracted to?” We will all die, right? So I better get my live fast.
Because of that, in addition to her burgeoning acting career, Leon also revealed that she began the difficult journey of giving up her smoking habits.
“I’ve been putting it off for a long time,” she said. “ I’m a natural for self-destructive crutches. I love vice.
The Beaming: The Russian Doll star was introduced by Saturday Night Live’s Aidy Bryant, who said that Leon has seen “a few a** things” during her long career.
“I don’t smoke, and I don’t have beta blockers, so let’s see how that goes,” Lyonne joked before accepting her award.
“It could be a symptom of being in a decent place,” she continued, explaining why she’s finally quitting now.
“In a way, I want to meet that artistically and emotionally,” added the New York native. I want to return the favor and say, “Okay, maybe I’ll share life for a little bit longer.”
Although she’s been in show business since she was a child—something she and her parents don’t get along with—her acting career has only really taken off rapidly in recent years.
“People are suddenly accepting of my eccentricity and idiosyncrasy,” she said of her funky charm, including her voluminous ginger locks and thick New York accent.
Feeling better than ever: Her appearance comes after opening up to Variety about quitting smoking recently and feeling like her 40s are the best time of her life yet
She continued, “It’s really curious that when I hit 40, people were saying, ‘We’re down for this.'”
Leon also revealed that many people don’t expect her to be as meticulous, hardworking, and serious with her art as she is in reality. “Because I have big, curly hair and a New York accent, you wouldn’t think my OCD is as strong as it is,” she explained. “But I’m obsessed with accuracy.”
She mentioned how her real persona differs from the one she plays on screen: “I don’t really enjoy anything that’s really messy or confusing or muddy.” “I like subtle, almost sporty things.”
As for what’s next, she then explains, “I’m going to take that time to commit very quietly. I’m dying to direct a feature, so I’ve been taking a lot of time to read the books and figure out what’s worth adapting.
