Sarah Paulson began her relationship with actress Holland Taylor in early 2015. This relationship continues to the present day.

Sarah Paulson began dating actress Cherry Jones in 2004, marking a significant relationship in her personal life. This relationship lasted until 2009.

Sarah Paulson's acting career commenced in 1994 with a Broadway debut as a replacement understudy for the role of Tessin in Wendy Wasserstein's play The Sisters Rosensweig at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. She also appeared in the Horton Foote play Talking Pictures at the Signature Theatre, and in an episode of Law & Order.

Sarah Catharine Paulson was born in Tampa, Florida, U.S. to Catharine Gordon (née Dolcater) and Douglas Lyle Paulson II. This marks the beginning of her life and career as an actress.