Actress Sarah Paulson stood out from the crowd in a bright Alexander Vauthier costume as she attended the premiere of the film Impeachment: American Crime Story.
As she walked the blue carpet in a pair of black stiletto heels, the Golden Globe winner smiled brightly as she held on to an elegant clutch.
For the Los Angeles-starred event, the 46-year-old star wore a glamorous makeup look, including red, pink lipstick and a smoky eye.
Resplendent: Sarah Paulson stood out from the crowd in a bright dress while attending the premiere of Impeachment: American Crime Story
Character: Paulson plays Linda Tripp in the series. The former White House secretly recorded Monica Lewinsky’s confidential calls about her relationship with President Clinton
On Tuesday, Paulson wore his bright blonde with soft waves and red nail polish on her fingers.
On Tuesday, the acclaimed actress responded to criticism over her decision to portray Linda Tripp in Impeachment: American Crime Story, which revolves around the Bill Clinton-Monica Lewinsky scandal.
For the role, she gained 30 pounds, wore a nearly five-pound “fat suit,” prosthetic teeth, a prosthetic nose, and a wig to emulate Tripp’s “blond hair helmet” from the 1990s.
Resplendent: As she strolled across the blue carpet in a pair of black stiletto heels, the Golden Globe winner smiled brightly as she grabbed a sleek clutch.
Elegant: For the Los Angeles-starred event, the 46-year-old star had a glamorous makeup look, including red, pink lipstick and smoky eye.
Critics believe that by taking on the role, Paulson prevented a worthy actor, with Tripp’s biggest body shape, from getting the role in what will be the third season of the true FX American Crime Story anthology.
In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Paulson did not shy away from the controversy, admitting that he understands the criticism about the padded dress.
‘I find it hard to talk about this without feeling like I’m apologizing. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the actors and the big costumes, and I think this controversy is legitimate, ”he explained.
Glamorous: Paulson wore her bright blonde in soft waves and red nail polish on her fingers
Lifetime Role: Star Run underwent a major transformation to play Linda Tripp for Impeachment: American Crime Story
‘I think the fat phobia is real. I think pretending the opposite causes more damage. And it is that a very important conversation is maintained. But all that responsibility I don’t think falls on the actor to choose to do something that is definitely, and I’m talking from within, the challenge of a lifetime.
She continued, “I think I imagine that the only thing an actor called upon to play this role should offer is that his physical self is a real reduction in the offer the actor has to make.”
‘I would like to believe that there is something in my being that makes me right to play this role. And that the magic of the make-up and hair departments and of clients and cinematographers that has been part of the creation of films and the suspension of belief since the invention of cinema, ”he supposed.
Controversy: Paulson’s choice to wear a thick suit for the role sparked controversy earlier this week
“You should say no.” [to the part]? That is the question. “
Being more informed about the problems, Paulson went on to admit that, in fact, he would have responded differently to being offered the role of Linda Tripp.
‘I think what I think most is that I’m sorry I didn’t think about it more deeply. And that’s something important for my thinking and reflection. I also know it’s a privileged place to sit and reflect on it and reflect on it, I’ve already got it and had a chance that someone didn’t have, ”shared the Emmy winner.
“You can only learn what you learn when you learn. Should I have known? Absolutely f *** ing-lutely. But I do it now. And I wouldn’t make the same choice in the future.
Tripp was a White House employee in the George HW Bush administration and kept her job when Bill Clinton became president in 1993. During the summer of 1994, White House aides wanted Tripp removed. , so they organized a job for him in public affairs. office at the Pentagon.
Tripp secretly recorded Monica Lewinsky’s confidential calls about her relationship with President Clinton. In January 1998, he gave the tapes to independent councilor Kenneth Starr in exchange for immunity from prosecution.
The scandal that ensued caused President Clinton to be charged, but not removed from office.
Critic: In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Paulson admitted that he understands the criticism about the padded dress: he appears with Beanie Feldstein, who plays Lewinsky
Impeachment: American Crime Story will premiere on FX on September 7th
Impeachment: American Crime Story is based on Jeffrey Toobin’s book – A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Story Of The Sex Scandal That Gaque Downbed A President (1999).
Along with returning cast members Paulson (Linda Tripp), Annaleigh Ashford (Paula Jones) and Judith Light (Susan Carpenter-McMillan), next season includes new cast members Beanie Feldstein (Monica Lewinsky), Clive Owen (President Bill) Clinton), Edie Falco (Hillary Clinton), Margo Martindale (Lucianne Goldberg).
The cast also features Billy Eichner (Matt Drudge), Cobie Smulders (Ann Coulter), Taran Killam (Steve Jones), Mira Sorvino (Marcia Lewis), Colin Hanks (Mike Emmick), Elizabeth Reaser (Kathleen Willey), Dan Bakkedahl ( Kenneth Starr), Kathleen Turner (Susan Webber Wright) and Anthony Green (Al Gore).
Impeachment: American Crime Story will premiere on FX on September 7th.