Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Natasha Lyonne's Bold Take on Hollywood Aging: 'Mama Poot' and Beyond!

Natasha Lyonne took an epic swipe at Hollywood's view of ageing women this week as she revealed film bosses compared her to the one-toothed Smurf she plays in the new film

SCANDAL ROCKS TINSLETTOWN: NATASHA LYNNE UNLEASHES EPIC TIRADE AGAINST HOLLYWOOD'S AGEISM

In a shocking exposé, Natasha Lyonne, 46, has taken aim at the film industry's ageist attitudes in a scathing rant on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The actress, known for her iconic roles in But I'm A Cheerleader, American Pie, and Orange Is The New Black, revealed that movie bosses compared her to her latest character - Mamma Poot, a far cry from the glamorous Smurfette she was expecting to voice.

Natasha's jaw-dropping revelation came when she expressed excitement about voicing a character in the upcoming 2025 Smurfs movie. But little did she know, she would be playing Mamma Poot, a role that left her questioning Hollywood's views on women aging in the industry.

The actress, pictured in 1990, is best known for her roles in But I'm A Cheerleader, American Pie, Orange Is The New Black and is appearing in the new Fantastic Four film

"I'm a character called Mama Poot," Natasha quipped. "Well, it's okay. I'm older now, and that's what they mean. Women don't age in Hollywood or you'll become Mama Poot."

In a sly jab at the film industry, Natasha pointed out that her new role is far removed from her glamorous on-screen persona. "The character they showed me is a hairball with one bottom snaggle tooth, not even a top (tooth)," she joked. "They're looking at me like, 'Isn't this charming that you guys seem so similar?' I said, 'Yeah, no, it's definitely going to help me get dates, I'm sure'."

The actress, known for her quick wit and sharp tongue, took a moment to remind fans that she has a "full set of real teeth," as opposed to Mamma Poot's toothless grin.

Natasha's new voiceover role in the Smurfs movie left her questioning Hollywood's viewpoint on women ageing in the industry, she revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

NATASHA'S AGE-OLD PROBLEM: THE INVISIBLE WOMAN

In another bombshell revelation, The Scholarly Note can exclusively reveal that Natasha Lyonne is facing an uphill battle in her efforts to outlaw sinister uses of AI in the film industry. Despite securing over 400 signatures from icons like Paul McCartney, Ben Stiller, and Ron Howard for a letter to the White House advocating against policies allowing AI to take over the media, Natasha's lobbying efforts seem to be falling on deaf ears.

Multiple top aides on Capitol Hill working on AI issues with the White House told The Scholarly Note that they had not heard of Natasha - or her lobbying efforts. It seems that even Hollywood's A-listers can become invisible when it comes to Washington politics.

Though she thought she would play a character similar to 37-year-old Rihanna's glamorous Smurfette, Natasha admitted the bosses had another idea in store - Mama Poot (pictured)

HOLLYWOOD'S LATEST SMURF SENSATION: THE 2025 SMURFS MOVIE

The new Smurfs movie, directed by Chris Miller, brings together an all-star cast including James Corden, John Goodman, Xolo Mariduena, Octavia Spencer, and Kurt Russell. The film tells the story of a rescue mission with universal consequences and some very tiny heroes.

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is kidnapped by the sinister duo of wizards Razamel and Gargamel, the peaceful Smurf Village is thrown into chaos. Their only hope lies in none other than the fearless and fabulous Smurfette, played with dazzling flair by Rihanna.

Based on the iconic animated 80s series, the latest Smurf film in the franchise also stars James Corden, John Goodman, Xolo Mariduena, Octavia Spencer and Kurt Russell

With its colorful animation and star-studded cast, the 2025 Smurfs movie is set to be a box office hit. But will it mark a turning point for Hollywood's treatment of aging women? Only time will tell.