Picture a giant, empty box.
That’s the amount of time and f*cks Sarah Paulson is willing to give to anyone who has a negative opinion of her May-December romance with fellow actress, Holland Taylor.
And it’s precisely the proper amount.
Speaking to Modern Luxury (oh-la-la), Paulson, 43, expressed just how unbothered she is about her relationship with Taylor, 75.
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“If anyone wants to spend any time thinking I’m strange for loving the most spectacular person on the planet, then that’s their problem. I’m doing just fine,” Paulson said.
Paulson also explained how the two met, hit it off, and took a ride down the tunnel of love.
The Emmy award-winning American Horror Story actress attended a dinner party a decade ago, where Taylor was present.
Despite Taylor being there with her then-partner, Paulson thought she was “probably the most exquisitely beautiful woman I’d ever seen.”
It wasn’t until years later that they bumped into one another again, followed one another on Twitter, kicked off the flirtatious DMs, yadda yadda, here we are.
Sarah previously spoke to The Edit about how she chooses to live her life:
“My life choices are, um, unconventional. I’m with a much older person and people find that totally fascinating and odd, and, to me, it’s the least interesting thing about me.”
“But I do feel a bit unconventional. I am a woman of a certain age who chose not to have children, and who has made my career my priority. I am the captain of my own ship, and I’ve never looked to anyone else to validate that, or tell me it’s okay.”
Chrisk
They’re both mature adults. Who cares.
GourmetGuy
I’m 35 years older than my partner, and we’ve been together for 11 happy years. I’m with Sarah–if anyone has a problem with that, it’s THEIR problem, certainly not ours.
dmhandy
You go girl! My husband is 20 years older than me. We have been together 17 years!
Sarah does not need anyone’s permission to love Holland Taylor!
malerntogo
I’m 27 years older than my wonderful husband. We’ve been together for 13 years and legally married for almost 10. I’ve always been bad at math. HOW MANY TIMES DOES 59 GO INTO 32? ANSWER…AS OFTEN AS HE LETS ME!
Chrisk
Btw. I said mature adults. The women above get my respect. Middle aged guys obsessed with teens/twinks is a joke at best though.
Kangol
More power to her! They’re both mature, consenting adults and she’s found someone she loves and vice versa.
geb1966
I have been resistant to dating guys substantially younger than me after a disastrous relationship with someone 13 years younger than me. However, one of my best friends introduced me to a guy recently who is 27 years younger than me (25/52). I was hesitant about it, at first, but in getting to know him, I have discovered he is not only a wonderful man…smart, funny, goal oriented and intimidatingly handsome…but he is also more mature than many guys my age. The first time (me: 35/him 22) maturity was the problem. He wanted all the benefits of being in a relationship, but none of the responsibility. It’s early in the game, so who knows, but I am definitely enjoying exploring the possibility.
Donston
We’re not talking about a 44 year old obessed with and trying to boo up with teenagers. These are both mature, accomplished individuals who have been through the ringer of self-discovery and relationships. Nothing to judge here.
I also appreciate what she said about not needing validation. Too many queers spend too many years constantly looking for affirmation and appraisal, especially in the entertaiment industry. When you hit a certain age it’s particularly unattractive.
DCguy
Paulson isn’t some 16 year old kid. She is old enough to make her own decisions. Congratulations to the couple.
robco
Odd how this isn’t an issue when it’s older straight men with younger women. Edie Brickell is 24 years younger than Paul Simon. Sir Patrick Stewart is 38 years older than Sunny Ozell. Frank Sinatra was 30 years older than Mia Farrow. But it’s somehow odd when a younger man is with an older woman (even though that kinda makes sense). Or of course, in same-sex relationships. Being north of 40, I can attest that it’s not always the case that only older men are seeking out much younger ones I suppose some people prefer a more experienced partner.
Chrisk
It depends. If you’re robbing the cradle like some of the gentleman above then it’s ….. Older needs youth…. Young needs money. It’s that way 98% of the time.
ruffboy
That’s a good point. Another good point is anyone with $10,000 or more in unsecured debt should seek relief
ruffboy
My first thought was ‘eeewww tities’. My second thought was who cares…