Born: December 17, 1974 in Tampa, Florida.
Career:
Paulson’s early career saw her in television shows like America Gothic and Jack and Jill. More recently her career and notoriety has risen with her performance in 12 Years a Slave, Carol, American Horror Story, and American Crime Story. The People v. O.J. Simpson. These character portrayals both fiction and non-fiction, with characters like Marcia Clark as well in movies that explore socially important topics like racism and homophobia have allowed Paulson to prove herself worthy as an actress.
Awards:
Throughout her career, Paulson has had twenty-one wins and twenty-nine nominations. Her more notable wins include a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series, and a Black Film Critics Circle Award for Best Ensemble in 12 Years a Slave. Her notable nominations include Golden Globes, Saturn Award, and Critic’s Choice Television Award.
Personal Life:
Sarah Paulson has never married and has no children. She is currently dating fellow actress Holland Taylor and has been publicly criticized for doing so as Taylor is 32 years her senior. Paulson has said “there’s a poignancy to being with someone older” and “what I can say absolutely is that I am in love, and that person happens to be Holland Taylor.” Paulson has repeatedly said in interviews that she will not label her sexuality but that she has dated both men and women, and sees herself as more “fluid.”
Notable Quotes:
“To not have any hope is where things start to get really bleak. Things are possible. The impossible can be possible.”
“I have a lisp. I’m in love with this woman and she love me. And she loves my teeth. She loves the very thing that people used to make fun of me for.”