GLAMOUR: It does feel like there’s only one socially accepted answer to “how are you?”
Natasha: But what’s crazy is, that everyone’s ass always does look great in those pants.
GLAMOUR: Have you ever had to detect lies or wear a poker face as a woman navigating the entertainment industry?
Natasha: Never. That was a lie.
GLAMOUR: Bulls**t.
Natasha: “That’s fascinating”, “you’re taller than me”. A lot of that.
GLAMOUR: You’re an icon within the queer community after your amazing performance in But I’m A Cheerleader – what does that mean to you, particularly in the current climate with Trump in power and the Supreme Court challenging trans women’s very existence?
Natasha: Well, I’m so grateful for it, and I am not sure that I completely identify with this projected female dream that winning at life is finding that dude and putting on a crockpot or something. It’s never really been my trip. So regardless of, well, I do love dudes, but I do think that everybody in this life is entitled to equal rights and the dignity of their experience. And I certainly think that it’s absolutely insane to judge somebody’s personal freedoms on the basis of… what are we even talking about? It’s no one’s business what somebody’s privates are. What a weird head trip to get involved in.
I think it’s important to also let people have their belief systems… People are attracted who they’re attracted to. It’s just none of your business, mind your own business. I loathe racism. I hate inequality in all forms. I think it’s insane that somebody thinks that they have a right to tell a woman about her power to choose. To quote Sarah Silverman, “If men could get abortions, they’d be available at ATMs everywhere”. So I don’t know how they think the babies got in there, but the answer was firm. So it’s a real case closed and I’m not a fan.
GLAMOUR: What is empowering to you?
Natasha: I think maybe my favourite thing is laughing. I think it’s incredible that it creates a third space where you really get lost for a minute and nothing is as high stakes as it seems. And there’s a great perspective that comes with that. And being doubled over laughing is just, well, it’s the reason I’m so grateful for the John Mulaneys and the Amy Poehlers and surprisingly, the Method Mans, in my life.
This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.
Poker Face season 2 is available to watch now on Sky and NOW.