Natasha Lyonne jokes about being cast as Mama Poot in the new Smurfs movie
The 46-year-old 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.
However, it is Natasha's voiceover role in a new Smurfs movie that left her questioning Hollywood's viewpoint on women ageing in the industry.
Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, she revealed how she jumped at the chance to voice a character in the animation, not knowing who she would play.
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.
Natasha explained: 'So, they said, "You wanna be a Smurf in a picture?"
'It's an email, I say, reply all, "Sure, who doesn't?" I mean, it's not Strawberry Shortcake, but I'll take it.'
Natasha revealed she then discovered she had been cast as Mama Poot, who is much less glamorous than she expected and boasts just one bottom tooth.
Taking a cheeky swipe at Hollywood, Natasha joked: ''I'm a character called Mama Poot. 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. The character they showed me is a hairball with one bottom snaggle tooth, not even a top (tooth).
'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".'
Interview: Natasha shared a story about her latest movie role during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon...
Natasha then reminded fans that she has a 'full set of real teeth', quipping: 'I'm really proud of that. Not Mama Poot, though!'
Based on the iconic animated 80s series, the latest Smurf movie in the franchise also stars James Corden, John Goodman, Xolo Mariduena, Octavia Spencer, and Kurt Russell.
It hit theaters on Friday and is directed by Chris Miller, the creative mind behind Shrek, Puss in Boots, and Madagascar.
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