Childhood and youth
There are gaps in the biography of the popular actress; unfortunately, information about Paulson’s childhood and youth is extremely scarce. It is known that Sarah Catherine Paulson was born on December 17, 1974 in the city of Tampa, located in the sunny state of Florida. The future star in the cinematic firmament grew up and was brought up in an average family; her parents Ekaterina Gordon and Douglas Lyle Paulson divorced when the girl was five years old.
Actress Sarah Paulson
After breaking up with her husband, Ekaterina moved to New York with her little daughter, but during the summer holidays Sarah stayed with her father in Florida. Paulson admitted that she began to be interested in acting from early childhood. In the largest city in the United States, Sarah began attending a public school in Brooklyn and did not miss the opportunity to take part in improvised performances in New York, trying to grab even the most insignificant supporting role.
Sarah Paulson in her youth
After Sarah realized that she wanted to connect her life with acting once and for all, she, having received a certificate of secondary education, began sending documents to the desired colleges and lyceums. The purposeful girl achieved her goal and continued her studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where she honed her artistic abilities.
Movies
Sarah Paulson was born under a lucky star, because she did not have to wander around castings, receiving numerous refusals from the creators of films and TV series. Thus, having made her debut in the police procedural “Law and Order” (1994), the ambitious girl was awarded an important role in the cult serial horror film “Sheriff from the Underworld” (1995–1996). This series tells the story of “a part of that force that always wants evil and always does good” - the sheriff (Gary Cole) of a small town, who is also an insidious serpent-tempter.
Sarah Paulson in the movie "Levitation"
In 1997, Paulson appeared in the drama Levitation, and a year later she starred in the adventure film The Long Way Home, the plot of which tells the story of a retiree who goes on an exciting hitchhiking trip from Kansas to California.
From 1999 to 2001, Sarah Paulson played the main role in the television series Jack and Jill, and also played in the Steve Rash comedy Heist (1999). A new century for the brown-eyed actress began with the famous Nancy Meyers fantasy melodrama “What Women Want” (2000). The plot of the film revolves around a philanderer from Chicago, Nick Marshall, who, after an accident, became the owner of superpowers and learned to read women's thoughts.
Sarah Paulson in the movie "What Women Want"
True, the main character of the film regards this gift not as a gift of fate, but as a severe punishment. In addition to Sarah, the brilliant cast of the film included Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda and other famous Hollywood stars. In 2003, Sarah Paulson appeared in the romantic comedy “Fuck Love,” where she was lucky enough to work on the same film set with Renee Zellweger, Ewan McGregor and Rachel Dratch.
Sarah Paulson and Renee Zellweger in the movie "Fuck Love"
The talented actress also appeared in the films “Swimmers” (2005), “Mission Serenity” (2005), “Indecent Bettie Page” (2005), “Diggers” (2006) and “Griffin and Phoenix: The Edge of Happiness” (2006) . In 2006, Sarah got the main role in the comedy “A Christmas Wedding.” The main character of the film, Emily, does her best to perpetuate her relationship by marriage on a winter holiday, but force majeure situations can disrupt all the young girl’s wedding plans at any time.
Sarah Paulson and Eric Mabius in A Christmas Wedding
Paulson then played a TV presenter in the TV series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007), for which she was nominated for the prestigious Golden Globe Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Sarah Paulson later played the role of Dr. Ellen Dolan in Frank Miller's famous big-budget action film The Avenger (2008). The film immerses the viewer in the story of the superhero Denny (Gabriel Macht), who, wearing a mask, begins to fight the underworld under the cover of darkness. This action-packed film also stars Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Mendes, Jamie King and other famous actors.
Sarah Paulson in the movie "The Avenger"
In 2009, the American actress starred in the series Cupid, where she appeared before the eyes of television viewers in the image of psychologist Claire, and in 2011, together with Elizabeth Olsen, John Hawkes and Hugh Dancy, she played in the drama Martha Marcy May Marlene.
The popular anthology series American Horror Story, which began airing on November 5, 2011, earned Sarah Paulson four Emmy nominations, as well as a Saturn Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award. This multi-part film for those who like to tickle their nerves is loved by television viewers because each season of the series begins with a chilling mini-story, which has an original beginning and end and is supposedly based on real events.
Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters
For example, the first season of the horror film, starring Zachary Quinto, Taissa Farmiga and Evan Peters, is about a sinister murder house, while the second season takes place in a mental hospital.
In the fourth season of American Horror Story, Freak Show, Sarah Paulson played not one, but two characters: conjoined twins Bette and Dot Tatler, who have one body and two heads. And if Bette is a dreamy person who constantly craves new adventures, then Dott is a conservative lover of a quiet and measured life.
Sarah Paulson in the TV series "American Horror Story"
In 2012, Sarah Paulson played the lead role in the drama Fairhaven and also starred in the detective story Forever. In addition, the slender actress (Sarah’s height is 168 cm and her weight is 54 kg) took part in the films “12 Years a Slave” (2013), “Twitter Kills” (2014), “Carol” (2015) and in the drama “The Fugitive” "(2015), where the main role was played by the famous actor Nicolas Cage.
Sarah Paulson about not wanting to have children and her relationship with 75-year-old Holland Taylor
On January 17, Sarah Paulson will appear on the big screen as a psychiatrist with a passion for superheroes in the sci-fi thriller Glass. On the eve of the premiere, the actress spoke with GRAZIA about her own weaknesses and desires.
It took almost 20 years for Hollywood casting managers to move actress Sarah Paulson’s dossier from the “promising” folder to the “try first” folder. Roles in the theater, filming in TV series in the mid-90s - Sarah was not afraid of any work. “The belief that I will succeed was passed on to me from my mother. She was a completely fearless woman,” says this 44-year-old American woman, whose dream has undoubtedly come true. Over the past 11 years, Sarah has received over 25 professional nominations, ten of which have translated into actual awards, including a Golden Globe, an Emmy, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
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Paulson considers the invitation to play the medium Billie Dean Howard in the first season of American Horror Story, which she received from Ryan Murphy, to be a turning point in her career. “I often say that Ryan threw me a lifeline. If it weren’t for him, I might have been disappointed in the profession a long time ago.” Instead, Sarah Paulson's character in American Horror Story became one of the central ones, and directors simply could not help but notice her. The following year, at the Tribeca festival, Sarah represented Tom O'Brien's tragicomedy "Fairhaven" as the leading actress, and her filmography, meanwhile, was replenished with works in the Oscar-winning film "12 Years a Slave" by Steve McQueen, the love drama "Carol" by Todd Haynes and Austin Stark's action movie The Fugitive, where Paulson's partner was Nicolas Cage. So that our heroine could play Tom Hanks' wife in the political thriller The Secret File, director Steven Spielberg personally negotiated with the creators of American Horror Story to allow her to take a break from filming the series. They met him halfway, and later in an interview Hanks spoke briefly and convincingly about working with Paulson: “I loved every minute of working with Sarah.”
When talking about her own successes, the actress grins rather than admits them without purely American coquetry. “It makes absolutely no difference to me whether the audience will like my heroine or whether they will be horrified by her. The main thing for me is what makes her human. Or something that turns you into a non-human.” It’s not for nothing that the Hollywood press has long called Paulson fearless - she is interested in roles that will not be loved, but will be remembered forever. And the reason for the interview was just one of the actress’s works in M. Night Shyamalan’s science-fiction thriller “Glass.” Our heroine played psychiatrist Ellie Staple, who deals with personality disorders and has a special interest in patients who consider themselves superheroes. “Sarah’s name was heard so often in our office that, out of curiosity, I watched a huge number of films with her and realized that I only needed her,” this is how Shyamalan commented on his choice. The actress herself also does not hide her delight - filming the film gave her partners in the person of not only James McAvoy, but also Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. “I’ve been a fan of these guys since childhood, I loved watching them in the movies and in the theater, and now we’re presenting a film in the same company.” And this is another image that will be remembered!
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Still can't believe I got to be part of this… @glassmovie
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“Maybe the point is that people want to associate me not with the one with whom I sleep, share my home and soul, but with those whom I turn into on the screen?” And the actress does it! Surprisingly, in the age of tabloids and hot sensations, her fame as a talented actress and incredibly beautiful woman comes before her alternatively oriented personal life. For four years now, Paulson has been in a relationship with another actress, 75-year-old TV star Holland Taylor. “I made my choice, some will call it unconventional, but I want to live without hiding. Yes, it can be difficult because there is a lot of hate in the world.” Sarah agrees that there is always a lot of risk and hope in such relationships. Hopes that someday everything will be different. “And I’m glad that we can give it to the same couples. What more can I say? We love each other".
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Paulson does not hide his reluctance to have children. At least for now. “At the moment I don’t want to be torn between something. I remember very well how my mother lived: she had to earn money, look after my sister and me, go to school meetings...” Sarah does not want to repeat this experience and has the right to do so. And the fact that she openly expresses her subjective position only makes us agree with the opinion of Hollywood journalists - she is fearless!
Text: Nelly Ivakina
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Personal life
It's no secret that Sarah Paulson is bisexual; at least the actress does not hide her relationships with ladies from the public eye. Journalists know that at one time Sarah dated playwright Tracy Letts, to whom she was engaged. But after a certain period of time, the lovers separated. When Sarah announced that she was married to a woman, many fans were sure that her girlfriend was singer Lana Del Rey.
Sarah Paulson and Lana Del Rey
But in fact, Paulson became the lover of actress Cherry Jones, who positions herself as an open lesbian. The women did not hide from the gaze of the paparazzi and often appeared together at social events. Sarah and Cherry's relationship failed in 2009. Sarah's next chosen one was American actress and Emmy Award winner Taylor Holland, who is 32 years older than her other half.
Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones
Sarah Paulson is an open person who willingly communicates with media representatives and responds to comments from subscribers on social networks. On the official page on Instagram and on Twitter, the actress can often find photographs with fans. Among other things, Sarah Paulson is friends with her film colleagues Amanda Peet and Pedro Pascal. It is known that Sarah has several tattoos, the actress is afraid of flying on planes and loves pets, especially dogs.
Sarah Paulson and Taylor Holland
By the way, Sarah Paulson smokes not only in TV series, but also in real life. Kathy Bates joked in an interview that while Lady Gaga (who played in the fifth season of American Horror Story) was busy working, Paulson was busy with something else - smoking.
Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson
Age difference: 32 years.
The two actresses met at dinner about 10 years ago, but Paulson was dating actress Cherry Jones - who is 18 years her senior - at the time. Despite her relationship status, Paulson admitted to the publication that she thinks Taylor is "perhaps the most exquisitely beautiful woman I've ever seen."
Sarah Paulson now
In 2020, Sarah Paulson began filming the TV series American Crime Story, which also starred John Travolta, Kenneth Choi, Christian Climenson and other Hollywood stars. In 2020, the actress appeared in the drama “The Catcher in the Rye,” which tells the story of the author of the cult American novel, Jerome Salinger. In this film, Sarah worked on the same set with such actors as Zoey Deutch, Nicholas Hoult and Kevin Spacey.
Sarah Paulson in 2017
According to rumors, also in 2017, Sarah Paulson will delight her fans with a role in the film “The Newsboys,” which tells about journalists who are not afraid to publish secret documents. In 2018, Paulson will star in the film Ocean's Eight, which also stars Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Dakota Fanning, and in 2019, the actress will star in the film Glass.
Celebrity Hairstyles: Sarah Paulson
December 17, 2020, 10:00 |
Ksenia Konstantinova 8 chosen
She can be called an actress with a very controversial not only appearance, but also career history. Today she has become another year more extraordinary. That's why we present to you Sarah Paulson and her American story... of hair!
Sarah Katherine Paulson was born in Tampa, Florida, but grew up in Brooklyn and Maine. From a young age, the girl knew what profession she would describe in an essay on the topic “What will I become when I grow up.” Already as a child, she appeared in theatrical productions, and when school was left behind, Sarah, without hesitation, went to learn the basics of acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Education bore fruit; at the age of 19, Sarah made her debut on the theater stage in New York.
Just a year later, the actress appeared in one of the episodes of the then-cult TV series “Law and Order,” and then followed with one of the central roles in the horror series “American Gothic.” Sarah would have known that a few years later it was this genre of cinema that would make her truly famous. But let's go back to the nineties. At the beginning of her career, the girl changed supporting roles one after another: “What Women Want,” “Fuck Love” with Renee Zellweger and “Mission Serinity.” Sarah also did not leave the series without her “acting” attention, evidence of which is episodic roles in “Jack and Jill”, “Nip/Tuck”, “Desperate Housewives”, where Eva Longoria L'Oreal Paris brand , Anatomy of Old Age”, as well as the sitcom “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”, participation in which gave Sarah Paulson the first nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in her film career.
The full-length film did not spoil Sarah much with its attention, but this did not stop her from playing in such films as “The Avenger” (along with the “face” of the Dolce&Gabbana Scarlett Johansson), “Martha, Marcy, May, Marlene”, “Old New Year” , “Carol” (starring Cate Blanchett, the “face” of the Giorgio Armani ), and “12 Years a Slave.” But Sarah was able to truly reveal her acting potential in the series “American Horror Story.” Initially, Ryan Murphy offered the actress a very small role in the first season, but, apparently, he managed to discern in Sarah Paulson something that remained out of sight for many, since the director invited her to the second season, but as one of the main characters. And then there was the third, fourth, fifth and sixth seasons. It was her roles in the horror thriller that gave Sarah the Critics' Choice Television Award, as well as another Emmy nomination.
We congratulate Sarah on her birthday and wish her more interesting and diverse roles. In the meantime, let's admire how she manages to style her short blonde locks in different ways.
Ksenia Konstantinova , iledebeaute.ru
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Filmography
- 1997 – “Levitation”
- 1999 – “Robbery”
- 2000 – “What Women Want”
- 2005 – “Swimmers”
- 2005 – “Mission Serenity”
- 2006 – “Diggers”
- 2006-2007 – “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”
- 2006 – “Griffin and Phoenix: On the Edge of Happiness”
- 2008 – “Avenger”
- from 2011 – “American Horror Story”
- 2012 – “Fairhaven”
- 2012 – “Forever”
- 2013 – “12 Years a Slave”
- 2014 – “Twitter kills”
- 2017 – “The Catcher in the Rye”
