Primetime Emmy recipient Sarah Paulson recently outed fellow actress Trish Hawkins for her peculiar behavior during their first encounter. The two butted heads following Paulson’s appearance in the Lanford Wilson-composed play called Talley’s Folley in 2013, with Paulson calling Hawkins’ behavior “outrageous.”
Here’s everything you need to know about what transpired following the actresses’ initial meeting.
Who is the actress Trish Hawkins?
Trish Hawkins is a renowned theatre artist who also has multiple Hollywood appearances under her belt. She predominantly worked in the film industry in the 1970s and 1980s, bagging significant roles in The Equalizer series, The Mound Builders, and Kojak during that period.
However, the veteran performer is also known for portraying Sally Talley in the original rendition of Talley’s Folley. She played the role of Talley during the play’s 1979 off-Broadway performances, as well as its Broadway debut in 1980.
What happened between Trish Hawkins and Sarah Paulson?
The incident between Sarah Paulson and Trish Hawkins dates back to 2013 when Paulson was leading an off-Broadway performance of Talley’s Folley. As revealed by Paulson during her recent appearance in the Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett-hosted podcast called Smartless, the two first met when her mother brought Hawkins to her daughter’s play.
Having depicted Sally Talley in her youth, Hawkins went on to draw parallels with Sarah’s portrayal of the character. She mentioned that she had chosen a pink costume, as compared to Paulson’s choice of a yellow dress.
Hawkins then sent an unsolicited note to Paulson, spanning six pages, documenting her experience with the character, as well as recommendations for Paulson to consider. Paulson expressed her desire to never meet Hawkins again on the podcast and said that she is still in possession of the notes.
