Sarah Paulson
Awards & Honours
29
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Paulson is one of the few actresses to have won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Tony Award, completing the Triple Crown of Acting. She has been nominated for five Primetime Emmys across multiple limited series. Her performance in The People v. O.J. Simpson earned her widespread critical acclaim and a historic sweep of major television awards. In 2017, Time magazine recognized her as one of the 100 most influential people globally, highlighting her impact on the industry through transformative roles.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Most Influential People
Magazine Covers
Time
April 2017
The 100 Most Influential People
The Hollywood Reporter
2016
Emmy Roundtable
Variety
2017
Power of Women
Harper's Bazaar
2017
Feature
Interview
2016
Feature
Records & Feats
First actress to win an Emmy for playing a real-life prosecutor in a limited series
Won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for portraying Marcia Clark in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.
One of few actresses to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting (Emmy, Golden Globe, Tony)
Paulson won an Emmy (2016), Golden Globe (2016), and Tony (2023), joining a select group of performers.