Sarah Paulson

Actress

Birthday

Date : 17 December Year : 1974

Age

51 Years Old

Birth Place

Tampa United States

Zodiac Sign

Sagittarius

Relationship

Holland Taylor (2015–present)

Height

1.68m. (5’ 6”)

Parents

Douglas Lyle Paulson II, Catharine Paulson

Nationality

American

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Estimated Wealth by period

$11M - 13 Million

Sarah Paulson Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$700K - 1.3 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$11 Million

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Introduction

Sarah Paulson is an American actress known for her incredible versatility, emotional depth, and fearless portrayals of complex, often challenging characters across television, film, and theater. She is best recognized for her long-running collaboration with Ryan Murphy on American Horror Story and American Crime Story, as well as her critically acclaimed performances in dramatic roles.

Career

Early Debut: Began acting in the 1990s with roles in television series like American Gothic (1995) and Jack & Jill. She also appeared on Broadway as an understudy in The Sisters Rosensweig.

Theater & Early Film: Built a strong stage presence with roles in plays and appeared in films such as What Women Want (2000) and The Notorious Bettie Page (2005).

Breakthrough Role: Gained widespread attention with her multiple roles in the anthology series American Horror Story (starting 2011), playing distinct characters each season.

Major Acclaim: Delivered a standout performance as Marcia Clark in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress.

Further Success: Starred as Nurse Mildred Ratched in the Netflix series Ratched (2020). Appeared in films like 12 Years a Slave (2013), Carol (2015), Glass (2019), and Run (2020).

Recent Work: In 2025, she led the ensemble cast of the Ryan Murphy series All’s Fair as Carrington Lane (also serving as executive producer). She returned to American Horror Story in Season 13 (2026) and has upcoming projects including roles in Monster: Aileen Wuornos and other films like Baby Doe.

Family Life

Sarah Paulson was born on December 17, 1974, in Tampa, Florida. She has a half-sister, Rachel. She was previously engaged to playwright Tracy Letts and dated actress Cherry Jones from 2004 to 2009. Since 2015, she has been in a relationship with actress Holland Taylor. The couple has been together for over a decade and frequently appears together at public events.

Sarah Paulson Net Worth

As of 2026, Sarah Paulson’s net worth is estimated to be around $11 - 13 million. She has earned primarily through her extensive work in television series, films, theater productions, and producing credits.

Notable Achievements

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016).
Golden Globe Award and multiple Emmy nominations for her work in American Horror Story and other projects.
Tony Award recognition for her stage work.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (received in 2025).
Iconic performances in American Horror Story across multiple seasons and critically acclaimed roles in limited series.

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