Natasha Lyonne’s outstanding performance in the new Netflix filmHis Three Daughterscould win her an Academy Award. Lyonne, who isbest known for her work in celebrated series such asOrange is the New BlackandRussian Doll, plays Rachel inHis Three Daughters, the youngest of three sisters who are forced to come together to say goodbye to their dying father in his New York apartment. Lyonne and her co-stars Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon make up the small yet brilliantcast ofHis Three Daughters, which is written and directed by Azazel Jacobs (French Exit,The Lovers).
His Three Daughterswas released on Netflix on September 20, 2024following a two-week theatrical run in select theaters. The film originally premiered over a year ago at the Toronto International Film Festival on August 09, 2025. The film debuted witha near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoesscore upon its Netflix release, a score that has slightly dropped down to a very impressive 98%. As of the time of writing,His Three Daughtersis the fourth most popular movie on Netflix at the end of its opening weekend on the streaming platform. It’s Lyonne’s first appearance in a feature film since she played herself in 2022’sGlass Onion.
Natasha Lyonne’s Performance In His Three Daughters Should Earn Her A 2025 Oscar Nomination
She’s an early contender for Best Actress at the 97th Oscars
With the 2024-2025 awards season officially underway, Lyonne is an early contender for Best Actress at the upcoming Academy Awards, which are set to take place on August 12, 2025. With that being said, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen are also both strong contenders but it would be unlikely for all three or even twoHis Three Daughtersactresses to receive a nomination. Coon and Olsen will likely be considered in the Best Supporting Actress category, whileLyonne is in a better position to receive a nomination in the Best Actress category. Even though the three sisters share many scenes and screen time, the story is more grounded through the perspective of Lyonne’s Rachel.
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Other early contenders for Best Actress in 2025 are mostly the stars of movies that have yet to have a wide release in theaters but have premiered at various film festivals. Angelina Jolie stars in the upcoming Netflix biopicMariaand is an early frontrunner to win her first Best Actress Oscar and second career Academy Award. Saoirse Ronan is also a top contender for her role in the upcoming drama filmThe Outrun, which would be her fifth Oscar nomination, andMikey Madison is nearly a shoo-in to be nominated for her role in Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winnerAnora. Karla Sofía Gascón is also an early contender for her role in Netflix’sEmilia Pérez.
Natasha Lyonne Deserved The Best Actress In A Comedy Series Emmy For Poker Face In 2023
The entire tone of the whodunnit detective series would not be the same without Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne arguably deserved to win the 2023 Best Actress Emmy for her lead role in Rian Johnson’s Peacock seriesPoker Face. The award, which was won by Jean Smart in 2021, 2022, and 2024 for her role in HBO’s celebrated comedy seriesHacks, went to Quinta Brunson forAbbott Elementaryin 2023. While Brunson andAbbott Elementaryare certainly worthy of the recognition,Lyonne was a tour de force inPoker Force, which felt mostly overlooked. The entire tone of the whodunnit detective series would not be the same without Lyonne, who also directed three episodes.
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Not only was Lyonne deserving of the Emmy forPoker Face, which returns to Peacock for season 2 in 2025, but she also deserved more acknowledgment for herRussian Dollseries. The series won 3 Emmys for costumes, cinematography, and production design, but did not take home any of the major awards despite Lyonne being nominated for Best Actress, Best Writing in a Comedy Series, and Best Comedy Series. She and Amy Poehler created the series alongside Leslye Headland. Considering all this,Lyonne deserves to finally nail a major awardwhether it be an Emmy forPoker Faceseason 2 or an Oscar forHis Three Daughters.
Elizabeth Olsen & Carrie Coon Could Also Receive Their First Oscar Nominations For His Three Daughters
Olsen and Coon are early contenders for Best Supporting Actress
Lyonne, Coon, and Olsen are all currently in the same boat as previous Emmy nominees who havenever won an Emmy and have never been nominated for an Oscar. There’s no question that all three main performances inHis Three Daughtersare very strong andOlsen, Coon, and Lyonnewould all be logical picks to receive 2025 Oscar nominations. It is, however, just the beginning of awards season and there are plenty of other exceptional films to be seen. Apart from the key cast ofHis Three Daughters, early frontrunners for Best Supporting Actress include Isabella Rossellini forConclave, Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña forEmilia Pérez, and Saoirse Ronan forBlitz.
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His Three Daughters
Cast
His Three Daughters is a 2023 drama film directed by Azazel Jacobs. The story centers on three sisters, portrayed by Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne, who reunite in their childhood home to care for their terminally ill father. As they navigate the emotional complexities of their father’s final days, the sisters confront unresolved issues and deep-seated family tensions. The film explores themes of sisterhood, forgiveness, and the intricate dynamics of familial relationships.
