12 Reasons Natasha Lyonne Would Make the Perfect Girlfriend

Natasha Lyonne deserves some praise in the lesbian community. Her career of cult favorites and sexually charged roles has not only made us a fan of her acting skills (she got an Emmy nomination last year for OITNB), but it’s made us fall for her, and seriously think about her being our girlfriend.

1. She played a lesbian over 15 years ago in But I’m A Cheerleader

The OG lesbian movie of ’99 that’s now a cult classic.

2. And the sexually experienced friend Jessica in American Pie

Vickey’s friend who talks to her about sex.

3. Then there was Slums of Beverly Hills

Who could forget Vivian Abromowitz and her hilarious coming of age antics?

4. Or the disco queen Christine in Detroit Rock City?

We weren’t even mad that she wasn’t into rock. She can don her disco get up and gold hoops all the time if she wants.

5. Right now, Natasha is killing it as Nicky Nichols on Orange Is The New Black

*swoon*

6. She doesn’t take shit from idiot reporters.

Shut. Down.

7. She is a proud purveyor of natural hair.

In all it's curly, frizzy, and red glory.

8. She's got a sense of humor that slays.

*SWOON*

9. Especially when it comes to the gay jokes.

Stop it, Natasha, our ears can only take so much.

10. And although she isn't queer, she definitely has an heir about her that makes women crazy.

Those eyes!

11. She's an all around amazing human.

I mean, come on. Look at her.

12. We’d love to love her.