Natasha Lyonne has never been married, so she does not have a husband. However, her dating history includes several high-profile relationships, most notably with Fred Armisen, as well as other rumored and confirmed exes. Below is a detailed look at her current relationship status, her past with Armisen, and her other romantic connections, based on the latest available information as of April 20, 2025.
Current Relationship Status
- Dating Bryn Mooser (2024–Present): As of 2024, Natasha Lyonne is in a relationship with filmmaker Bryn Mooser, the CEO and founder of XTR, a documentary film company. The couple made their relationship public at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards and has been spotted together at various events since. Their relationship appears to be strong, with Lyonne embracing a more public presence alongside Mooser compared to her typically private approach to romance.
- No Marriage: Despite speculation about her marital status, Lyonne has confirmed she has never been married.
Past Relationship with Fred Armisen (2014–2022)
- Timeline: Lyonne and Fred Armisen, a comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member, dated for approximately seven to eight years, from 2014 until their breakup in 2021, which Lyonne confirmed in April 2022. They were introduced by their mutual friend, comedian Maya Rudolph, during what Lyonne described as her “Grey Gardens phase” of personal struggles.
- Details:
- The couple was first linked in August 2014 at a Netflix post-Emmys party at the Chateau Marmont, where they were seen kissing and being cozy.
- Their relationship was relatively low-key but included public appearances at events like the Emmy Awards (2014, 2015, 2018), the 2020 Golden Globes, and the Independent Film Spirit Awards (2015). Armisen often wore quirky costumes, like vampire fangs or a Freddy Krueger claw, with Lyonne embracing his eccentricities.
- They lived together in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic, splitting time between Lyonne’s New York apartment and Armisen’s L.A. residence.
- Breakup Reason: Lyonne humorously cited a disagreement over a swimming pool as the reason for their split, stating in a 2022 Hollywood Reporter interview, “I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool. We love each other just about as much as two people can love each other and we’re still talking all the time, but Freddy doesn’t like a swimming pool.” She compared herself to Burt Lancaster in The Swimmer, emphasizing her need for pool laps during the pandemic. While the pool story may be tongue-in-cheek, it reflects their amicable parting. Lyonne bought a house with a pool in L.A., becoming “bicoastal.”
- Post-Breakup Friendship: Despite the split, Lyonne and Armisen remain close friends. When Lyonne hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time on May 21, 2022, Armisen appeared during her monologue alongside Maya Rudolph, performing playful impressions of her. Lyonne joked, “Freddy and I, we dated for seven years. Yeah, we’re the only couple who had a sex tape nobody wanted to buy.” Armisen has also called their relationship “successful,” noting on David Duchovny’s Fail Better podcast (July 2024) that ending on good terms showed his personal growth.
- Dynamic: Their relationship was marked by their shared comedic sensibilities and contrasting personalities—Lyonne described herself as loud and chaotic, while Armisen preferred quiet. They bonded over their love for comedy, with Lyonne appearing in five episodes of Armisen’s Portlandia (2015–2018).
Other Past Relationships
Natasha Lyonne has been linked to several other men, though details on some relationships are less documented:
- Edward Furlong (Late 1990s):
- Lyonne dated actor Edward Furlong, known for Terminator 2: Judgment Day, during the late 1990s. Their relationship was brief and occurred during a turbulent period in Lyonne’s life, marked by personal and legal struggles.
- Adam Goldberg (Early 2000s):
- Lyonne was romantically linked to actor Adam Goldberg, known for The Equalizer, though specifics about their relationship are scarce. It reportedly took place in the early 2000s.
- Andrew Zipern (Early 2010s):
- Lyonne allegedly dated writer and editor Andrew Zipern, known for the film Lightscape. This relationship is less documented but noted in some sources.
- Michael Rapaport (Rumored):
- Lyonne was rumored to have dated comedian Michael Rapaport, but this was never confirmed by either party.
- Mystery Man (2021–2022):
- In September 2021, Daily Mail published photos of Lyonne holding hands with an unidentified man at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off, sparking speculation that she and Armisen had split. She was seen with the same man again in July 2022, but his identity was never confirmed, and no further details emerged.
Additional Context
- Lyonne’s Views on Relationships: Lyonne has been candid about her approach to romance. In a 2001 Bust magazine interview, she expressed skepticism about monogamy, suggesting it stemmed from jealousy and ownership, though she noted she could be committed to the rare person she truly liked. In a 2023 interview with The Standard, she humorously rebuffed talk of marriage and kids from potential partners, saying, “Calm down, b***h, I’m just sleeping with you!” This reflects her independent, no-dependence lifestyle, which she described as her “divorced dad era” post-Armisen.
- Public Sentiment: Fans have expressed surprise and admiration for Lyonne’s relationships, particularly with Armisen, with some assuming both were gay due to their quirky personas. A 2023 X post by @evadentz noted shock at learning they dated, highlighting their unexpected pairing. Another X post from 2024 by @filmesaficos incorrectly referred to Armisen as Lyonne’s “ex-husband,” showing persistent confusion about her marital status.
- Armisen’s Relationship History: Armisen was married twice before Lyonne—to singer Sally Timms (1998–2004) and actress Elisabeth Moss (2009–2011). His marriage to Moss ended amid his admitted infidelity, and Moss described it as “traumatic.” Armisen later married actress Riki Lindhome in 2022, after his split from Lyonne. Lyonne, however, never publicly criticized Armisen, maintaining a positive outlook on their time together.
