- Sarah Paulson is naming names
- She recounted a story about a fellow actor
- THIS is the funny story
In a jaw-dropping revelation that's got everyone's ears perked up, Sarah Paulson didn't hold back on the 'Smartless' podcast, dishing out a story that's as spicy as it is shocking. The 'Ocean's 8' star recounts an unforgettable encounter with Trish Hawkins, a fellow actress who had quite the bone to pick with Paulson's portrayal in 'Talley's Folly.'
The Drama Unfolds!
Imagine stepping into the shoes of a Broadway character, only to be critiqued not by the press, but by the actress who originally played your role. That's exactly what happened to Sarah Paulson. After a performance, Hawkins approached Paulson with a fashion critique and followed up with a six-page email full of unsolicited advice. Paulson's response? A resounding "Thanks, but no thanks!"
"I did do a play once. The last time I was on stage, I did a play called 'Talley’s Folly' at the Roundabout, and the actress — and I’m going to say this, and I’m not going to ask you to cut this out, because I don’t f—king care — this actress came to the play. Her name is Trish Hawkins — Hi, Trish! Hi, Trisha!" Paulson recounted.
"Trish Hawkins came to the play — am I going to get sued? I don’t care, because I think this is outrageous."
"I got an email that was six pages long of notes and a communication to me about what she had done when she had done the play, what she recommended I do," she said. "It was outrageous. It was really outrageous. Trish Hawkins, I have not forgotten it, and I hope to see you never."
But let's not dwell on the drama because Sarah Paulson is having the last laugh, all the way to the Tony Awards! That's right, amidst the backstage buzz, Paulson snagged her first Tony nomination for her role in "Appropriate," a dramedy that's taken Broadway by storm.
Speaking to 'The New York Times', Paulson shared the overwhelming joy and validation this nomination brings, fulfilling a childhood dream that's been decades in the making.
"More than anything there’s that little girl in me who moved to New York at 5 years old and whose mother got a job as a waitress at this theater hangout, to wake up and have a Tony nomination for the first time in my life, at 49, feels just wildly moving to me and something that I have dreamed about since I was a girl," she gushed in April.
The 2024 Tony Awards are shaping up to be a battleground of talent, with Paulson going head-to-head with industry giants like Jessica Lange, Rachel McAdams, and Amy Adams. It's a lineup that promises fireworks, and we're here for it!
Sarah Paulson's journey from a Broadway hopeful to a Tony-nominated star is a testament to resilience, talent, and the power of dreaming big.
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Despite the unexpected critiques and offstage drama, Paulson remains a beacon of brilliance in the world of entertainment. As the Tony Awards loom on the horizon, one thing's for sure: Sarah Paulson is a force to be reckoned with, and we can't wait to see her shine.
