Hollywood actress Sarah Paulson recently spoke about her relationship with longtime partner Holland Taylor. She explained why the couple has no plans to walk down the aisle.
Appearing on Chelsea Handler’s Dear Chelsea podcast on November 12, the 51-year-old star discussed their eleven-year romance.
Consequently, her honest Sarah Paulson Holland Taylor marriage views show how the couple values personal freedom over legal contracts.
Valuing Personal Freedom Over Formal Contracts
During the interview, the American Horror Story actress said the permanence of marriage gives her the “heebie-jeebies.”
She deeply cherishes her bond with the 83-year-old Two and a Half Men alum. However, she sees no need for official paperwork.
“I’m happy that I haven’t been married because I feel that I’ve maintained some sense of myself in a way,” Paulson said.
Furthermore, she clarified that wanting independence does not mean seeking distance from Taylor. Both women share this exact view.
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Rejecting Traditional Marital Labels
In addition, Paulson revealed that neither partner likes traditional marital labels.
“I don’t like to be called ‘wife,’ either. She doesn’t want to be called ‘wife’ either,” the Golden Globe winner admitted.
Specifically, she dislikes the idea of belonging to someone else. She prefers standing together as two independent partners.
The pair started dating in 2015 and will celebrate twelve years together in January.
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Thriving on Their Own Terms
Ultimately, Paulson and Taylor prove that deep love and mutual respect matter far more than a wedding license.