Sarah Paulson Opens Up About Living Apart from Partner Holland Taylor After Ten Years Together

Sarah Paulson Reveals Why She and Partner Holland Taylor Live Separately After a Decade Together

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Sarah Paulson believes that the key to a successful long-term relationship is having separate homes.

In a recent episode of the "Smartless" podcast on Monday, May 13, the 49-year-old actress opened up about her relationship with fellow actress Holland Taylor, whom she has been with since 2015. Paulson shared that they do not live together, which she considers to be their secret to a strong bond. She explained, "Holland and I, we spend plenty of time together but we don’t live in the same house."

"We’ve been together for a long time now and I think part of it has to do with, we’re together when we wanna be and we’re not when we don’t."

When asked if she would want separate bedrooms in the same home rather than “separate dwellings,” Paulson clarified, “No, because we like to fall asleep holding hands, Holland and I. We sleep holding hands. I like to sleep near her. I don’t want to be around her the rest of the time.” She added, laughing, “Just kidding.”

The couple confirmed their relationship in 2015, making headlines for their 32-year-age gap. Taylor, for her part, celebrated her 81st birthday in January.

Sarah Paulson Reveals Why She and Partner Holland Taylor Live Separately After a Decade Together

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor had a conversation about their relationship during an interview. Paulson mentioned that Holland had not been in a long-term relationship before meeting her. In contrast, Paulson had been in several relationships lasting more than five years. Paulson explained that she has more experience in long-term relationships compared to Holland. Paulson acknowledged that it was a big adjustment for Holland to suddenly have her and all her needs in her space, especially since Holland had not cohabitated with someone for a long time.

Taylor and her partner have a strong understanding of when to maintain separate lives, which they see as a key strength in their relationship. In a recent interview with Variety on January 17, Taylor revealed that she couldn't envision working alongside her significant other. She expressed her discomfort with couples collaborating professionally, as it makes her overly conscious of their romantic relationship.

Paulson has acknowledged that her relationship with Taylor may seem "unconventional" from an outside perspective, but she is not bothered by it. She mentioned in an interview with Elle in 2018 that she did not choose who she fell in love with. Despite how it may appear on paper, she believes that living authentically and being true to oneself is important. She hopes that by being open about her relationship, she can inspire others to do the same and not be afraid of judgment or misconceptions.

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