Natasha Lyonne was reportedly taken off a plane in Los Angeles after showing signs of disorientation and failing to adhere to flight safety protocols.
Just hours after her appearance in the Season 3 premiere of HBO’s *Euphoria*, the *Orange Is the New Black* actress, who had announced her relapse in January following a decade of sobriety, appeared “down” while seated in first class on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York. Reports indicate that she seemed to doze off and didn’t react to flight attendants asking her to close her laptop and buckle her seatbelt before takeoff.
As the plane began to taxi, it was turned back to the gate due to concerns about Lyonne’s behavior. The attendant asked her, “Ma’am, do you need medical treatment?” and subsequently requested her to leave the aircraft, offering assistance with her belongings.
“Where are we?” Lyonne responded, seeming confused, before stating, “We’re still in Los Angeles. The plane isn’t going anywhere until you get off,” highlighting a moment of realization.
After she left voluntarily, the flight captain apologized to the other passengers for the inconvenience, explaining that a passenger was not following basic instructions and would need to find another flight. He assured the remaining passengers that they would reach New York as quickly and safely as possible.
Attempts to reach representatives for Lyonne and Delta for comments went unanswered.
This incident comes a few months after Lyonne publicly shared her struggles with sobriety, noting on social media, “My relapse will become even more public in the future. Recovery is a lifelong process. To anyone who is suffering, please remember that you are not alone.” She also emphasized the importance of honesty and support within the recovery community.
Last month, she provided an update stating that she was feeling better and expressing gratitude towards her fans and the recovery community for their support. She mentioned a desire to keep her journey somewhat private but looked forward to sharing her experiences.
