Sweeping Inspiration: Sarah Paulson Embraces the Essence of Meredith Marks from ‘RHOSLC’ in Dramatic Play Role
Sarah Paulson draws from the captivating intensity of Meredith Marks on 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' to deliver a powerful and authentic performance in her new play Get ready to witness her mesmerizing portrayal that will leave you spellbound Don't miss it!
Sarah Paulson credits Meredith Marks for assisting her in preparing for her comeback to Broadway. The 48-year-old actress is set to grace the stage again after a hiatus of over ten years. Paulson recently shared that her involvement with the upcoming play "Appropriate" has been influenced by an unconventional source - "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City."
On Tuesday, November 21, while appearing on The View, Paulson explained, "I collaborate with Julia Crockett, who assists me in physically transforming into various characters. I often portray real people, so it's crucial to convey their physicality to the audience and create a visual connection to the person I am portraying." Seeking inspiration, Paulson found it in Bravo, a decision that proved to be successful.
“So, I’ve been engrossed with Chimp Empire on Netflix and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” she mentioned. “There’s this one character named — not an actress, just a character on the show, a real person actually — Meredith Marks, and she exudes a certain intensity that I've decided to adopt and infuse into the character I’m portraying.”
Sarah Paulson, known for her love of Bravo TV, has drawn inspiration from the iconic Housewife, Marks, 51, for a dramatic role. This comes as no surprise given Marks' reputation for taking baths while filming and her willingness to address "rumors" at a cast dinner.
Paulson expressed her love for RHOSLC and also mentioned her desire to portray Vicki Gunvalson, a former cast member of The Real Housewives of Orange County, whom she finds fascinating. This was disclosed during her appearance on Andy Cohen's radio show SiriusXM’s Radio Andy in August 2022.
Meredith Marks Gizelle Hernandez/Bravo
Paulson also demonstrated her gratitude for the network during the production of a “Lie Detector Test” video for Vanity Fair in 2019. She expressed her admiration for The Real Housewives of New York City franchise, mentioning that she would consider joining the show if her acting career didn't pan out, stating, "New York is my No. 1. It’s my OG, as the kids say."
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Bravo viewers can witness how Marks’ impact on Paulson’s character unfolds as Appropriate premieres on November 29th. The play, written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, delves into the story of the Lafayette family as they grapple with the inheritance of their late father's estate in Arkansas.
