Sarah Paulson, most well known for her remarkable performance in the American Horror Story Anthropology and American Crime Story: The People VS. OJ Simpson is on the road to stardom. She’s just starting her movie career as she accepts a major role in what’s set to be one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters, Ocean’s 8. As she takes one of the main roles in an all-women cast of heist professionals.
Sarah Paulson Net Worth As of 2018: $8 Million
Over the course of her career, Paulson has netted an impressive amount of money. Let’s take a look back at her career and how she came to amass this fortune.
Early Life: 1974-2003
Sarah Paulson was born on December 17, 1974, in Tampa, Flordia. She began her career on stage, making her true film debut in the 2000 classic comedy What Women Want, and Down with Love in 2003. Paulson quickly realized her nitch was in dramas after starring in her fair share of sitcoms and romantic comedies. Sarah realized she liked playing a more serious character. This would allow her to seek out her full acting potential.
2005-Present
In 2011, Paulson struck gold when she was cast in FX’s American Horror Story Anthology series. She went on to win a Critic’s Choice Award in 2013 for her performance in the second season titled Asylum. This was the same year Sarah starred in the Oscar-winning historical drama 12 Years a Slave. Sarah said in many an interview how important it was for her to be apart of such a monumental film.
2016 was the year that changed Paulson’s life as she received critical acclaim for her role as Marcia Clark in the FX hit miniseries American Crime Story: The People VS. O.J. Simpson. This role ensured her a nomination for an Emmy, Golden Globe and a SAG award, that she won. Paulson is about to participate in one of her biggest roles yet as she takes a leading role in Ocean’s 8! Alongside some of the biggest female names in Hollywood. Including Sandra Bullock, Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Awkwafina, Mindy Kaling and Dakota Fanning.
Sarah Paulson has been apart of the feminist movement since her start in the entertainment industry. But with the recent rise in the women’s empowerment movement, she has made her voice heard. Calling out men in Hollywood, making sure they know that their actions and behavior won’t be tolerated any longer. Women actors deserve the right to equal pay and equal treatment in the workplace. No one should be able to use their power as a tool her manipulation or harassment.
Paulson’s reasoning for signing up to be apart of the cast of Ocean’s 8 is to show the men of Hollywood, women are more than capable of playing the roles of men. This movie will allow women to feel empowered, powerful and strong. That is the key foundation female representation in the entertainment industry has been lacking for a very long time. This heist movie will bear a similar resemblance to the original which starred some of Hollywood’s biggest male names. But this movie will have a strong female-powered twist. Paulson is taking back the power in Hollywood and giving it to the women. Sarah’s role is modeled after a classic male character from the original film, but she is sure to make it her own! I can’t wait to see how she does!