Sarah Paulson
🔥 TrendingSarah Catharine Paulson (born December 17, 1974) is an American actress. She began her acting career in New York City stage productions before starring in the short-lived television series American Gothic (1995–1996) and Jack & Jill (1999–2001). She later appeared in comedy films such as What Women Want (2000) and Down with Love (2003), and drama films such as Path to War (2002) and The Notorious Bettie Page (2005). From 2006 to 2007, she starred as Harriet Hayes in the NBC comedy-drama series S
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Facts about Sarah Paulson
Did you know that Sarah Paulson originally auditioned for a different role in 'American Horror Story: Murder House' before Ryan Murphy created the part of Billie Dean Howard specifically for her?
- Paulson's parents divorced when she was five; she lived in New York City and Maine before settling in Florida.
- She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in New York City.
- Her Broadway debut was in 1993, at age 18, in 'The Sisters Rosensweig' alongside Linda Lavin and Joan Plowright.
- She has publicly spoken about her long-term relationship with fellow actress Holland Taylor, who is 32 years her senior.
- She initially considered a career in nursing after struggling to find consistent acting work post-early TV roles.
Her portrayal of Marcia Clark in "The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story" is widely considered her breakout and most defining career moment. She received widespread critical acclaim, earning an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her transformative performance, which brought her significant mainstream recognition.
Paulson's fearless and versatile performances across various genres, especially within the 'American Horror Story' anthology, have cemented her status as a critically acclaimed character actress. She is celebrated for her ability to inhabit complex and often unsettling roles, leaving a lasting impact as a master of dramatic transformation.