LifestyleSarah Paulson's heartfelt Tony speech to Holland Taylor

Sarah Paulson's heartfelt Tony speech to Holland Taylor

Sarah Paulson addressed her partner from the stage.
Sarah Paulson addressed her partner from the stage.
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2:03 PM EDT, June 17, 2024

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

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor are famous 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 an important award. The couple does 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 was recognized for her role in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' play Appropriate. Paulson portrayed 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 award. She gave a short speech, and 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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