Sarah Paulson’s Early Life and Career
Sarah Paulson was born in Tampa, Florida, on December 17, 1974. Her parents divorced when she was five years old, and she was raised by her mother, Catherine Gordon, a school teacher. Paulson attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and began her acting career in the early 1990s. She had small roles in films such as “Levitation” (1997) and “The Other Sister” (1999) before landing her breakthrough role as Nurse Mildred Ratched in the FX anthology series “American Horror Story” in 2012. Her performance in “American Horror Story” earned her critical acclaim and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie in 2013.
Early Acting Roles
Paulson’s early acting roles were primarily in television shows and films. She had recurring roles in the NBC sitcom “Friends” (1994-2004) and the CBS drama “The Good Wife” (2010-2016). She also appeared in films such as “What Women Want” (2000), “Down with Love” (2003), and “Serenity” (2005).
Breakthrough Role in “American Horror Story”, Sarah paulson
Paulson’s breakthrough role came in 2012 when she was cast as Nurse Mildred Ratched in the FX anthology series “American Horror Story.” Her performance as the cruel and manipulative nurse earned her critical acclaim and an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie in 2013. Paulson has continued to play a variety of roles in “American Horror Story,” including Lana Winters, a lesbian reporter, in “Asylum” (2012-2013), and Cordelia Goode, the Supreme Witch, in “Coven” (2013-2014).
Sarah Paulson’s Activism and Personal Life
Sarah Paulson is an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and social justice. She has used her platform to raise awareness about issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, including discrimination, violence, and lack of access to healthcare. Paulson is also a vocal supporter of organizations that work to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people, such as the Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD.
Personal Life
Paulson is in a relationship with actress Holland Taylor. The couple has been together since 2015. Paulson is also a close friend of actress Cherry Jones, who she met while working on the play “The Glass Menagerie” in 2013.
Paulson enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is also an avid reader and enjoys traveling.
Upcoming Projects
Paulson has several upcoming projects in development, including:
* A new season of the TV series “American Horror Story”
* A new film called “Run”
* A new play called “The Glass Menagerie”
