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Natasha LyonneandFred Armisenhave called it quits.
While discussing the long-awaited second season of herRussian Dollseries withThe Hollywood Reporter, the 43-year-old actress opened up about her bond with Armisen — and confirmed their split.
Addressing whether she’s currently based in Los Angeles, Lyonne told the outlet, “I’m not. I had been there living with Fred [Armisen] and during COVID.”
“I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool,” she continued. “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. It might seem like a mundane reason for a breakup, but during that pandemic, you’ve got to get your laps — I’m like Burt Lancaster inThe Swimmer.”
Because of this, Lyonne chose to purchase a house with a pool in the Los Angeles area.
“So that’s the real scandal,” theOrange Is the New Blackalum jokingly added. “I guess I finally am an actual bicoastal.”
A rep for Armisen did not immediately respond PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Lyonne and Armisen were first linked in 2014 when they attended Netflix’s post-Emmysparty at the Chateau Marmont. At the time, an onlooker told PEOPLE that the pair “shared kisses and were very cozy together.”
Lyonne later revealed in a 2019Glamourprofile that Armisen’s formerSaturday Night LivecolleagueMaya Rudolphintroduced the now-exes. “I was going through a rocky road, as we know,” she said of the pair’s first meeting, adding that she was in her “Grey Gardensphase.”
While dating Lyonne, Armisen — who was married toElisabeth Mossfrom 2009 to 2011 and singer Sally Timms from 1998 to 2004 — toldVulturehe was “trying to be less selfish.”
“I want to give more than I’m used to giving,” he added.
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Lyonne and Armisen were last seen together at the 2020Golden Globes.
source: people.com
