Holland Taylor’s, 82, Heartfelt Tribute to Girlfriend Sarah Paulson, 50, Lights Up Walk of Fame Ceremony

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Holland Taylor publicly and lovingly celebrated Sarah Paulson this week as Paulson was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Tuesday’s ceremony was a heartwarming event filled with both laughter and touching displays of the close relationship between those involved, according to reports from the event.

Eighty-two-year-old Taylor lovingly highlighted her partner’s skill and energy. She began her tribute by playfully describing Paulson as a commanding presence in acting. “Sarah, as an actress, is like a spirited animal – warm, instinctive, and enigmatic,” she shared. Taylor chuckled, adding that Paulson is “formidable – believe me – but not in a threatening way. She’s more like a mongoose… one of those cute, little animals that take down snakes.”

The audience chuckled as Taylor began to highlight Paulson’s incredible commitment to her craft. She noted how thoroughly Paulson researches each role, a level of dedication rarely seen in actors. Taylor explained that Paulson has an unmatched ability to understand a character’s core qualities, and she quickly identifies the central conflict of a story – things most people wouldn’t even notice.

Holland Taylor spoke at Sarah Paulson’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony, saying it’s often hard to remember Sarah is even an actress. She explained that Sarah consistently defies expectations and always manages to surprise everyone with her work.

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Taylor expressed her confidence that Paulson has the potential to become an exceptional director. She noted that Paulson’s acting is characterized by genuine emotion and a captivating quality, and highlighted that Paulson’s greatest asset is her inherent humanity, which shines through in all aspects of her work and personality.

Taylor then described Paulson as a warm and devoted person, highlighting her close bonds with friends and family. She explained that Sarah is at her best in relationships, being incredibly dedicated, generous, and unconventional. Taylor noted that Sarah doesn’t conform to expectations and always stays true to herself.

As she finished speaking, Taylor turned to Paulson and shared a touching personal message. She said, “And if you ever doubt it, know that you’ll always be a shining star in my eyes. I love you.”

Paulson and Taylor have been a couple since 2015, and throughout their relationship, they’ve publicly supported each other and acknowledged the comments about their significant age difference of 31 years. Paulson once confidently stated to Modern Luxury that if anyone questioned her love for Taylor, that was their issue, and she was perfectly happy.

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2025-12-03 17:19