Tony-nominee Sarah Paulson on "Appropriate"

Emmy-winning actress Sarah Paulson has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in the comedy-drama "Appropriate," about siblings torn apart by unearthed secrets. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how her mother accommodated Paulson's passion for acting, and why she still hasn't watched herself in "American Crime Story:" The People vs. O.J. Simpson."
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[@yvonneplant9434]

Sarah Paulson is one of the best actresses alive right now. ❤

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 FAKE

[@tq2769]

YES!🎯

[@davidkeys375]

I couldn't leave the theatre fast enough and counted it as 30 minutes of my life I will never get back.

[@paulyricca3881]

@@davidkeys375 🥃👴🏻 SOOO FAKE

[@LindaJones-gq6bb]

​@davidkeys375 may I ask why you disliked the play.

[@r.durante528]

What a wonderful mother-daughter reaction when her mom says - she's going to win -. Mom - Mom - Mom - You can see the love between them.

[@tishw4576]

I adore Sarah. She's humble, witty and just outright funny. Kisses to her.

[@paulyricca3881]

🥃👴🏻STORMY DANIELS IN 24

[@shanecadden5303]

First saw her in Studio 60 and while others were kneecapping her for her performance I saw her being a huge star. She’s been killing it ever since. Bravo.

[@Madbandit77]

Me too. She was a tour de force on the show

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 BUGSY SIEGEL IN 24

[@hutch1197]

Talent goes a long way, but class and humility are what make it even better. Sarah has all of these qualities.

[@christophercobb249]

She's one of the greatest actors of her generation. Her performance in "Appropriate" was just earth-shaking. One of the greatest stage performances I've ever witnessed. I do hope she gets a Tony for it.

[@s.d.3492]

She struck gold with American Horror Story. Many different characters to become. Acting chops to the max!

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

From great supporting character actress to leading lady. No one deserves it more. She is golden. She is beloved.

[@EastSide-qc5oy]

Calm down

[@paulyricca3881]

@@EastSide-qc5oy 👴🏻🥃 YO MOTHER LOOK LIKE RONDO HATTON

[@paulyricca3881]

@@EastSide-qc5oy 👴🏻🥃 SHERMAN TOOK ATLANTA GEORGIA IN 1865

[@yvonneplant9434]

Wow!!!! A Sardi portrait!!! ❤ What an honor.

[@dee4435]

Sarah is extraordinary.

[@douglasskinner6348]

I love Sarah. She's been great in the American Horror Story franchise, and she was beyond fantastic in The People vs OJ Simpson. Ryan Murphy seems to know how to bring out the best in her.

[@hnc52]

I am a fan of musicals, but occasionally will see a play. I saw Appropriate recently and in 50 + years of theater going I can honestly say this play makes my top 10. The play itself is so well written, you are laughing and crying at the same time...also gasping at some of the revelations. Sarah Paulson gave one of the finest performances I have ever witnessed. Corey Stall is quiet through most of the play, but when he has his "big scene" at the end of act 2...WOW! Devastating! The entire cast was wonderful. The scenic design in the last few minutes of the play I will remember always.

[@paulyricca3881]

🥃👴🏻 THE BEAUTIFUL STORMY DANIELS IN 2024 MAKE AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN

[@plankface]

I love her…she’s so talented and real.

[@m.w.njoroge7438]

Sarah is a fantastic actor partly because it's obvious that her mother is clearly a fantastic mother!💕👩‍👧‍👧🥰

[@AMERASIAN12]

This made me cry. I wasn't expecting that! A couple years ago, Sarah Paulson did an interview with her sister which is pretty funny and sweet. Her mom is beautiful!

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

Her mum's story is proof everything happens for a reason. Bless em both ✨💯

[@marinak2266]

Acting in theatre is just something else. She's amazing and I hope she wins the Tony.

[@mililaniman]

I admire Sarah's modesty about her talent.

[@GroovyShelly]

A brilliant talent with such elegance and class.

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 THE GREATEST MOVIE STAR IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD 🌍 STORMY DANIELS IN 24

[@Caseman91291]

​@@paulyricca3881Get a life.

[@valv5993]

What a great story! I'm so glad her mom was a part of this story ❤

[@Roxy11515]

I love her mom, especially! How cute!

[@Jackster310]

I love her mother.

[@sherryab3964]

She’s one of the best actresses ever. She’s a legend!

[@terencemintern7708]

How wonderful to watch the great talent that Sarah Paulson is express the healthiest form of gratitude- humility. ❤ No wonder her work is so satisfying, the dimensions are as complex and sentient as sentient can be

[@samtan4729]

Fab story for Mother's Day!

[@xelamercedes]

She's been in the Top Three on my list of People I'd Love To Hang Out With for a Day since I saw her in the OJ film. She's unique. I love her little lisp. Her candor in interviews. Rare to come upon a Sarah Paulson interview so thanks, CBS.

[@l.c.7955]

Wasn't it a series

[@xelamercedes]

@@l.c.7955 I'm over 60. Many in my generation think of a project with that kind of story arc as a movie or film; as opposed to an open-ended project that presents in installments.

[@adelaferreira4575]

This is heartwarming ,love Sarah’s mom,happy Mother’s Day by the way to her mom ,and yes she is a great actress who deserves that Tony !

[@pacnwguy9056]

Love Sarah Paulson. Funny, talented, down to earth and real.

[@davidleedutton]

I agree with Sarah's mom. She's going to win the Tony.

[@khismet]

Good Lord.. I love this woman!! She's just an incredible perfection. Please never change Sarah!! We love love love you!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@North148]

now everyone gets a peak at what i had the opportunity to go and see a phenomenal cast and sarah was brilliant!! rooting for a tony for toni!

[@ksmith9448]

One of the best plays I've ever seen, and I see a lot!

[@sulls89]

Sarah is an absolute QUEEN. LOVE LOVE her.

[@UBERTAMMY]

Oh Sarah, how I adore your personality and body of work. You delight and amaze me.

[@laylaveruska627]

I absolutely adore her, her appearance is always a delight

[@Mia7189]

I’ve been a fan of her work since her portrayal of Marcia Clark. An incredible performance. An incredible actor.

[@francescasanjose1468]

Love Sarah and her mom sm😭❣️

[@MKhan-uv5kt]

Congratulations to Sarah on her Tony win! Her mother got it right! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@bobhess7434]

I saw her in this on Broadway tonight. She was ASTOUNDING. The kind of performance that absolutely warrants a Tony Award.

[@connie473]

I saw the play and loved it. She is amazing on it.

[@beagoodhuman44]

I absolutely love her

[@recherche4528]

Sarah Paulson is a great actress. Love the blouse she is wearing.

[@laylaveruska627]

This mother daughter duo is so cool

[@tq2769]

LOVE THIS WOMAN.

[@Will-lk9cs]

She’s a very special talented actress! Probably the best there is right now. She’s also funny and warm and playful.

[@thegreatcatsby409]

Fabulous Actress 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bravo!!

[@paulyricca3881]

🥃👴🏻 THE GREATEST MOVIE STAR IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD 🌍 STORMY DANIELS BAR NONE.

[@mason6963]

I think Sarah Paulson is a superb actor!

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

She’s gorgeous 💚

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 U NEED GLASSES

[@dirkandi]

Nobody was talking about you!!!!

[@ninomuseliani6310]

omg ,love Sarah's mom

[@pupppt]

"I love it! It's gonna be my new headshot!" - the greatest acting of her career. That looks nothing like her!

[@cllareou]

one of the best

[@debg70525]

Grand story and I think she just might win!!!

[@tashee44]

Love Sarah!

[@vanessab701]

I love her!!

[@jamiethal1319]

Love this so much!!!

[@christinezimmer6887]

Well done!!!

[@jasons3759]

American horror story was Probably the best thing for any actor who wanted to grow

[@mikelkirby2791]

Sarah Paulson is "living her dream" and she is "Special". Bravo!

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 PAM ANDERSON IS BETTER.

[@juliangarcia2010]

🙋🏻‍♂️I love actress Sarah Paulson even more because of what her mom said in this video.

[@TheQuietStorm630]

I've been watching Sarah for a minute now and I've always liked her work. She should just say that she's happily single because that's basically what she said in a round about way. Other than that, I like her.✌️❤️

[@jsail3351]

It’s called LAT. Living apart together.

[@recherche4528]

That’s not what she said. You can be a couple without living together or being attached at the hip.

[@TheQuietStorm630]

@@jsail3351 It's called liking the idea of being in a relationship without actually being in one catch up.😏

[@TheQuietStorm630]

@@recherche4528 Whatever gets you through life.."✌️😌

[@TheQuietStorm630]

@user-kv2tj4du8p Blah Blah Blah! write a book if your going to write something. Nobody is reading all of this.

[@ChyllLyfe]

I APSOLUTLY LOVE SARAH PAULSON!!! WISH I COULD MEET HER!!

[@steveconn]

You just can't beat a good family play, dealing with recriminations of parents, looks very Arthur Millerian (love the stacked newspapers). Good luck, Sarah!

[@Ariel-jf3ec]

Love her....

[@ht6743]

I also think Sarah Paulson's winning that Tony. 😎

[@jacksonb9173]

that portrait bombed

[@nancydrew5]

She seems so down to earth. I like seeing her on the Ellen DeGeneres show where she would always be quickly frightened by the guy jumping out from behind the couch.

[@alexaales7937]

the people vs oj is a masterpiece and she was amazing in it! if you have not seen it - check it ou!

[@mr29]

Adore her.

[@laurenbendik2006]

I love her best friend of 30 yrs, pedro pascal, and she is alot like him. Both are very funny, talented, and self-effacing. I’d love to see them work together!

[@laurenbendik2006]

I can see how living apart can help a relationship, especially when ur used to living alone. Some ppl need space.

[@Ирина-м7ю7ь]

Darling❤

[@nancymeyhoefer4102]

I want her blouse!

[@deborahbaker4770]

My late fiancé wanted to do the same thing he was older than me early 70’s and I was in my late 50’s ( for some reason I attracted older men ) he didn’t have any family so he lived alone and I had just gotten out of a relationship a year before and I really liked living alone something I have never done so I agreed with him sometime’s you just don’t want anyone around. He passed away 9 year’s ago before we could get married after that I still lived alone and decided I didn’t want to date anyone either because you don’t have to anyone and if you don’t want to clean or do dishes you don’t have to there won’t be anyone to complain about anything ‼️👍🏻 so I’m all for doing what she is doing you have your own space and you don’t give a crap 💩 about what anyone think’s 🤐

[@kev7161]

Not even a mention of her many seasons on American Horror Story . . . where she did sing! And danced!

[@rogerbarrett1979]

Sarah Paulson is God's gift to the world. She's beautiful, adorable, hilarious, authentic, talented, wonderful, brilliant and amazing. Ever since I discovered her four years ago nothing's been the same. She's changed my life in so many ways and on so many levels. Because of Sarah, even the bad times are good. 💕💕💕

[@MediaLover194]

I think she’s definitely the front runner.

[@melaniamonicacraciun9900]

Summer season is near, you are invited to organize Summer camps for schools and students, creative theatre projects to work on might be a lot of fun, actors might be happy teach some tricks for a while, for a break time for a holiday or... alternative acting jobs...a theater entertainment is helpfull forget the every day stress, most of the times, a story there on a stage is so inspiring, giving us the unexpected solution we are looking for🎉❤🎉

[@justayoutuber1906]

Her interviews with Craig Ferguson were hilarious.

[@ogdvb]

Never been a fan…probably I got a lot to think about…👏🏼♥️

[@spaulsonfever]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bill.R.124]

Who did the research for this?!! CBS Sunday Morning ignored her masterful work in American Horror Story's anthology (the conjoined twins in "Freak Show" comes to mind as one of her best), not to mention Ryan Murphy's huge impact on her career.

[@tinafoster8161]

❤❤❤

[@hinhwood1629]

oooh, mama is going for that Tony

[@stevecatanio8532]

What a gorgeous woman. 😍 Im actually sad shes taken..😂

[@robertfazio387]

♥

[@Belfastboi]

God I can’t believe the audience claps on the entrance?! Save it for after

[@vivandav67]

Sarah is a g***amn national treasure!

[@devilsfavorite999]

Lesbians living separately, that's a new one 😂

[@annsmith7207]

No thanks! My own family was enough drama -- no need to pay for a rehash !

[@AthynVixen]

Lovely to see clips of the actual play but sadly ruined by the commentary being placed over the top of the other cast members lines.

[@jasons3759]

That picture they drawed looks nothing like her though

[@deborahbaker4770]

It’s almost like a SOAP OPERA

[@meburbur5086]

im sorry but that portrait did not look like her at all....

[@hals_collects]

Im not crying, im not crying🥹🥹🥹

[@amonrodriguez3518]

Hey how about you go ruin the movie, Glass, again!

[@patriciafeeley7997]

They are not Irish

[@Tbone.357]

What about her dad? 🙄

[@22Too]

Today, we have yet another example of CBS dressing up their female anchors like Oompa Loompas or Disney cartoon characters. WHY?!

[@Marciestclair]

The anchor interviewing is never good because she asks all the wrong questions

[@CathyS_Bx]

I think yellow suit is merely intended to convey a sense of springtime.

[@davidanthonystone5165]

I enjoy her acting but found the play mediocre

[@rr7firefly]

Does she shout her head off through the entire play?

[@CathyS_Bx]

Hope not!

[@coletanner5193]

I saw the play and although Sarah was not too bad I wrote her a 10 page email of where she fell short, where she overacted, how she could have improved her delivery of certain lines and how to better achieve the character she is playing.

[@TheMrchuck2000]

I’m certain Ms. Paulson was deeply honored to get your ten-page critique of her performance. I’m certain she read that email many, many times, then incorporated all of your suggestions into her performance the next night. A ten-page email from a stranger to an established theater professional is always a gift, not just to that artist, but to humanity as a whole. You have truly made a difference; I bow my head in shame when I think of your commitment to excellence. I mean, what have I done to compare? I’d better get to work… so many long emails to write! Meryl Streep, David Mamet, James Earl Jones… so many people need my notes, too!