A new sapphic spot in history is born: Sarah Paulson gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame just got a lot more gay and iconic!

Mark Mark
Dec 7, 2025 - 19:00
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A new sapphic spot in history is born: Sarah Paulson gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Sarah Paulson poses on a red carpet in front of her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a black and white checkered dress.

No visit to Los Angeles is complete without a night in WeHo or a visit to the Hollywood Walk of Fame — and thank goodness, the latter just got a lot gayer.

On Tuesday, iconic queer actress of stage and screen, Sarah Paulson, was honored with her very own star at a ceremony at the legendary Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. And considering the 50-year-old performer, known for her roles in shows like American Horror Story, Ratched, and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, already has an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Award, it’s about dang time.

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In a speech ahead of the presentation, Paulson admitted that she could not “believe I’m standing here,” and reminisced on how far her artistic aspirations had taken her.

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“I used to walk around the High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan — the public school I graduated from in 1993 — quoting lines from Julia Roberts movies, my lockers plastered with pictures of her,” she recalled. “All it took for this narcissistic teenage brain to become possessed was for someone to say in passing, rather casually, mind you, that I looked a little like her, and that was it. My quest to transform into her was born.”

Of course, she admitted it was “a short-lived quest” because “no one was looking for a poor man’s version” of Roberts. LOL. But through pursuing her own path, Paulson forged a lane all of her own and has made an indelible impact on LGBTQ+ performers and visibility.

Now, a new must-see stop for gay visitors in L.A. has been etched in concrete, and Paulson joins the likes of other LGBTQ+ icons who’ve received stars like Jim Parsons, Ricky Martin, Sir Elton John, Ellen DeGeneres, and Rock Hudson.

Below, check out photos of the who’s-who list of LGBTQ+ celebs and allies who showed up to support Paulson.

1. Holland Taylor

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor stand holding hands and smiling on the red carpet at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Paulson’s longtime partner, Holland Taylor, was all smiles throughout the ceremony.

2. Ryan Murphy

Ryan Murphy smiles in a black tux and glasses while speaking into a microphone.
No one writes a part for Paulson like her pal, Ryan Murphy.

3. Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Sarah Paulson hugs Jesse Tyler Ferguson on the red carpet at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
These two go waaaaay back!

4. Melanie Lynskey and Clea DuVall

Left to right: Melanie Lynskey, Sarah Paulson, and Clea DuVall all smile softly with their arms around each other on the red carpet.
Surprise, a mini But I’m a Cheerleader reunion!

5. Aisha Hinds

Sarah Paulson smiles with her arm around Aisha Hinds, who's wearing a shirt with Paulson's face on it.
Aisha Hinds, who plays queer paramedic “Hen” on 9-1-1, showed up to support.

6. Amanda Peet

Sarah Paulson stands with her arm around Amanda Peet in a black dress on the red carpet at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Paulson’s “ride or die” bestie, Amanda Peet, was in attendance.

7. Anthony Hemingway

Sarah Paulson poses with TV director Anthony Hemingway, who wears a silver hat and black suit jacket, smiling on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The TV director worked with Paulson on All’s Fair.

8. Niecy Nash-Betts and Jessica Betts

Left to right: Jessica Betts in sunglasses smiles, Sarah Paulson laughs, and Niecy Nash-Betts in matching sunglasses smiles widely on the red carpet.
Paulson shared a laugh with her All’s Fair co-star, Niecy Nash-Betts, and her wife, Jessica.

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