Sarah Paulson at the Emmys Performers Peer Group Reception

Is it a requirement now that every ladystar go blonde at some point during her career? Could you imagine if male stars had to do this?

“American Horror Story” star Sarah Paulson at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Performers Peer Group cocktail reception to celebrate the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards in Universal City, California.

The blonde, it does not suit, Sarah. We hope you kept the receipt.

Also, we were prepared to compliment you on your pretty dress but then we saw you matched your eyeshadow to it and now we’re so horrified that we’re afraid we’re incapable of saying anything nice. We’re trying to decide if it’s the matchiness of the eyeshadow or the fact that it’s bright purple that has us more distraught. Also, it looks like it was applied with a wet Q-Tip. Sweetie, professional makeup people are nothing to be afraid of.

But fine, it’s a really cute dress. You can’t screw up that part. The accessories, on the other hand…

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• Red Carpet
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