EntertainmentPaulson's heartfelt tribute to Holland Taylor at Tony Awards

Paulson's heartfelt tribute to Holland Taylor at Tony Awards

Sarah Paulson addressed her partner from the stage
Sarah Paulson addressed her partner from the stage
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17 June 2024 18:31

June 16, Sarah Paulson received the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Play. Directly from the stage, the star directed a few beautiful, yet simple, words to Holland Taylor, with whom she is in a relationship.

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor are popular actresses in the United States. Despite a considerable 32-year age difference, a true, deep affection has developed between the women. Although they have been together for over ten years, they have never lived together.

Not long ago, Paulson addressed her beloved directly from the stage while accepting a critical award. The ladies do not hide that they are very happy together.

For love, age is not an obstacle. Paulson directed these words to the 81-year-old

On June 16, 2024, Sarah Paulson received her first Tony Award. The actress received the statue for her role in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play "Appropriate". Paulson portrayed the character of Toni, the eldest child in the Lafayette family. Toni tries to reconnect with her siblings while resolving family issues after their father’s death.

The star took the stage and accepted the statue, giving a short speech. Her first words were directed to her partner.

- Holland, thank you for loving me, - she confessed before the audience and cameras.
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor
Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor© Getty Images | 2023 Bruce Glikas

In her next words, she addressed the creator of the play, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.

- I stand here tonight thanks to the immense talent that is Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (...). I will never be able to convey to you how grateful I am for the trust you have given me, - said the actress, quoted by the portal people.com.
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