Holland Taylor Explains Why She and Sarah Paulson Don’t Share a Home Full-Time
Holland Taylor said that she and Sarah Paulson stay together whenever their schedules and locations allow. She explained that work frequently keeps them apart and that they maintain separate residences in New York and Los Angeles.
Holland Taylor, 83, and Sarah Paulson, 51, have been a couple since 2015, having met about ten years earlier. In a Drew Barrymore Show interview, Paulson appeared by video to ask about Taylor’s first impression; Taylor recalled seeing a youthful, glamorous Hollywood presence, then learning later how different the reality was.
Taylor said their time together depends on work and geography. She keeps a New York apartment where Paulson stays when in town, and in Los Angeles they have separate houses; Paulson has not yet moved into her new home and has spent nearly a year at Taylor’s LA house. Taylor also praised Paulson’s devotion to friendships.
The story may resonate with people balancing demanding careers and long-term relationships, especially those who live apart for work. It could normalize separate homes as a practical arrangement rather than a sign of distance, and it may encourage fans to discuss independence, care, and companionship. Because the couple is well known, their comments could also shape public conversation about how older and same-sex partners describe commitment, though the effect is likely modest and personal rather than broad.