One of ‘Severance’s Most Unsettling Characters Wouldn’t Have Existed Without a Toothpaste Commercial

There are plenty of great things to talk about when it comes Severance,but easily one of the most talked-about elements of Season 2 has been the deeply unsettling performance by Sydney Cole Alexanderin her role as Lumon employee Natalie. Her eerie, occasionally wavering smile, which hints at something much darker beneath the surface, has captivated viewers each time she’s on-screen. On a recent episode of The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott, Alexander opened up about the origins of her now-iconic smile and shed light on the subtle nuances behind her performance as Natalie.