Natasha Lyonne & Melanie Lynskey | Actors on Actors 

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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!

"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?!

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"

Natasha Lyonne is absolutely iconic.

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

These two just give the coolest vibes I LOVE THEM

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

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!

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

Wow Melanie has a very pleasant voice. So calming.

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

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

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!

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 RU-vid y’all lol

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.

they way melanie plays shauna is just a masterpiece

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

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

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

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

Whoever dressed Melanie for this intvw Nailed it 💯

I genuinely did not want this to end.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The bit about melanie's child being mesmerized by natasha's voice killed me lmao

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

This pairing feels like it was handpicked solely for my enjoyment

This was too short we deserved a longer episode

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

“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.

Hey Variety! We're all in agreement that this was bloody amazing, but it was wayyyyyyy too short and we want more!

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

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.

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

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

MOTHERQUAKE 9.9 IN CUNTRESS SCALE

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.

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

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

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

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

This is the flattest I've ever seen Natasha Lyonne's hair and it's mesmerizing too

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.

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

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

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

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

We need a Melanie Lynskye ASMR channel.

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. ❤

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

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 💞

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

It's the "yes and"-ness of it all

love this one! two amazing actors and human beings maximizing their joint slay, we need more of this

Y’all sat on gold waiting to release this one. Incredible.

Two of my favorites for years. So glad this appeared in my feed.

straight, lesbian icons!

Why is this the shortest actors on actors so far 🥲😭🥲

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 ❤️❤️

They are so smart and wonderful. I was smiling throughout the whole video 🤍🤍big thanks for this!!!!