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

[@hutch1197]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@frozenwarning]

She persevered as an actress. She made it. Good for her. Never give up on your dreams!

[@TheSpiciestGinger]

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

[@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.

[@GroovyShelly]

A brilliant talent with such elegance and class.

[@paulyricca3881]

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

[@m.w.njoroge7438]

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

[@yvonneplant9434]

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

[@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

[@mililaniman]

I admire Sarah's modesty about her talent.

[@plankface]

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

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

She’s gorgeous 💚

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 STORMY DANIELS IS HOT

[@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!

[@valv5993]

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

[@samtan4729]

Fab story for Mother's Day!

[@marinak2266]

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

[@thegreatcatsby409]

Fabulous Actress 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Bravo!!

[@paulyricca3881]

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

[@Roxy11515]

I love her mom, especially! How cute!

[@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

[@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.

[@laylaveruska627]

I absolutely adore her, her appearance is always a delight

[@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!

[@Mia7189]

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

[@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!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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 !

[@UBERTAMMY]

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

[@ksmith9448]

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

[@sherryab3964]

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

[@mason6963]

I think Sarah Paulson is a superb actor!

[@francescasanjose1468]

Love Sarah and her mom sm😭❣️

[@Jackster310]

I love her mother.

[@tq2769]

LOVE THIS WOMAN.

[@laylaveruska627]

This mother daughter duo is so cool

[@beagoodhuman44]

I absolutely love her

[@recherche4528]

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

[@Will-lk9cs]

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

[@connie473]

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

[@debg70525]

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

[@cllareou]

one of the best

[@nancymeyhoefer4102]

I want her blouse!

[@ninomuseliani6310]

omg ,love Sarah's mom

[@bobhess7434]

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

[@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!

[@mikelkirby2791]

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

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 PAM ANDERSON IS BETTER.

[@vanessab701]

I love her!!

[@christinezimmer6887]

Well done!!!

[@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.."✌️😌

[@user-kv2tj4du8p]

she didn't say that. she said that they have always lived apart though they have always been together. in was in the context of being asked a question about does she miss the company of holland taylor because she is in l.a. both Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor are very straightforward and honest about who they are and their lives. if they weren't together, I think they would have no problem in saying that. it seems you are inferring a bit of drama and deception where I don't think any exists. but hey-hope you are having fun no matter what. good luck.

[@justayoutuber1906]

Her interviews with Craig Ferguson were hilarious.

[@Ariel-jf3ec]

Love her....

[@juliangarcia2010]

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

[@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. 💕💕💕

[@annsmith7207]

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

[@mr29]

Adore her.

[@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.

[@spaulsonfever]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@hinhwood1629]

oooh, mama is going for that Tony

[@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.

[@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.

[@kev7161]

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

[@MediaLover194]

I think she’s definitely the front runner.

[@ht6743]

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

[@ogdvb]

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

[@stevecatanio8532]

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

[@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 🤐

[@vivandav67]

Sarah is a g***amn national treasure!

[@Belfastboi]

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

[@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.

[@devilsfavorite999]

Lesbians living separately, that's a new one 😂

[@hals_collects]

Im not crying, im not crying🥹🥹🥹

[@deborahbaker4770]

It’s almost like a SOAP OPERA

[@meburbur5086]

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

[@homeschoolingsisters538]

This lady looks sad and like she wants to cry.

[@rr7firefly]

Does she shout her head off through the entire play?

[@CathyS_Bx]

Hope not!

[@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.

[@patriciafeeley7997]

They are not Irish

[@amonrodriguez3518]

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

[@davidanthonystone5165]

I enjoy her acting but found the play mediocre

[@Tbone.357]

What about her dad? 🙄

[@jackjames1]

Remember that creepy ad she did with that little boy? She’s one weird bird

[@rogerbarrett1979]

She's the best kind of weird.

[@chadwindham2979]

i think im going to vomit. this is sad

[@josephwatts314]

Good Story Well Done!🦘💙

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

She’s gorgeous 💚

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 U NEED GLASSES

[@wildoceanappaloosawomangay2535]

She’s gorgeous 💚

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 U NEED BIFOCALS