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Las Culturistas · November 12, 2025 · 1h 16m

All Up In The Macabre (w/ Sarah Paulson)

Sarah Paulson joins Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang to discuss her role in 'All's Fair,' Kim Kardashian's red carpet lighting, her history playing real-life figures like Marcia Clark and Linda Tripp, and the contrast between the glamour and reality of the Academy Awards. She also shares her love of wigs, her fear of horror despite starring in it, and an on-set story from American Horror Story with Max Greenfield.

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Highlights

Kim Kardashian's Red Carpet Lighting Innovation
Sarah Paulson highlights Kim Kardashian's masterful control of red carpet lighting as a game-changer in celebrity image-making.
Dynasty-Coded Character Names on All's Fair
Paulson discusses how the characters in 'All's Fair' have names reminiscent of Dynasty-era glamour.
The Real Oscars vs. the TV Fantasy
Paulson contrasts the majesty of the Oscar ceremony on television with the chaotic, unglamorous reality behind the scenes.
Voting Against Friends for Awards
Paulson opens up about the discomfort of casting awards votes when friends are in the running.
A Scaredy Cat in Horror
Paulson admits she is personally terrified of scary movies yet frequently stars in horror projects.
Portraying Real Women: Clark, Tripp, Wallace
Paulson reflects on playing real-life figures Marcia Clark, Linda Tripp, and Nicolle Wallace.
Max Greenfield's Graphic AHS Death Scene
Paulson recounts the absurdity of witnessing Max Greenfield's extreme death scene on the set of American Horror Story: Hotel.

Editorial

The Art of the Wig
Paulson is celebrated for her ability to disappear into roles, largely through wig transformations.

Misc

Witnessed Max Greenfield's brutal death scene on the set of American Horror Story: Hotel.
"Excels in a wig" is a recurring compliment about Paulson's transformative wig work.
Connection to Bowen Yang through the sketch comedy world.
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