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Sarah Paulson is an accomplished American actress, widely recognized for her numerous roles in television and film, particularly for her performances in the anthology series American Horror Story.

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

Sarah Catharine Paulson was born on December 17, 1974, in Tampa, Florida, to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Catherine_Gordon">Catherine Gordon</a> and Douglas Lyle Paulson II. Following her parents’ divorce when she was five, Paulson moved with her mother to New York City, though she continued to spend holidays with her father in Florida.

Paulson displayed an early passion for acting and began her professional career soon after high school. She made her stage debut in an off-Broadway production. She later attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan, known for its strong emphasis on the arts.

<h2>Acting Career and Notable Roles</h2>

Sarah Paulson's television debut came with a guest appearance on Law & Order. In 1997, she landed her first lead film role in the independent comedy-drama Levitation. Over the years, Paulson built a solid career through diverse supporting roles in films such as The Time Being (2012), 12 Years a Slave (2013), and Carol (2015), in which she played the former lover and close friend of the title character, portrayed by <a href="/biography/cate-blanchett">Cate Blanchett</a>.

Her additional film credits include The Other Sister, Down with Love, What Women Want, and Rebel in the Rye. In 2019, Paulson appeared in The Goldfinch, an adaptation of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Tartt">Donna Tartt</a>’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Despite high expectations, the film underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews.

Paulson is best known for her prolific work on television, particularly in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Murphy_(producer)">Ryan Murphy</a>'s American Horror Story anthology series. Her recurring roles across various seasons have earned her critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. She also garnered widespread recognition for her portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcia_Clark">Marcia Clark</a> in the acclaimed limited series The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>

Paulson has been open about her relationships and personal choices. Since 2015, she has been in a relationship with <a href="/biography/holland-taylor">actress</a> <a href="/biography/holland-taylor">Holland Taylor</a>. The couple’s 32-year age difference has attracted media attention, but Paulson has stated that she views love as transcending age.

Previously, Paulson was in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Jones">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Jones">Cherry Jones</a>, who is 18 years her senior. The couple began dating in 2004 and remained together until their separation in 2009. Paulson revealed that she and <a href="/biography/holland-taylor">Taylor</a> first met at a dinner party over a decade before their romantic involvement began.

<h2>Career Priorities and Personal Choices</h2>

Dedicated to her craft, Paulson has expressed that she prioritizes her career above personal milestones such as having children. She has stated that parenthood is a commitment that would redirect her focus, and at this stage in her life, her primary dedication remains her profession as an actress.

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