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Actress Sarah Paulson Earns Praise for Portrayal of Linda Tripp in Impeachment Series
14 Nov
Summary
- Monica Lewinsky, who produced the series, initially feared Paulson would make Tripp too likable
- Paulson assured Lewinsky she would not "give Tripp the Marcia Clark treatment"
- Paulson considered getting a tattoo to commemorate her performance as Tripp
In 2025, actress Sarah Paulson's performance as Linda Tripp in the Impeachment: American Crime Story series has been widely acclaimed, despite initial concerns from producer Monica Lewinsky. Lewinsky, who was a subject of the series, revealed she "panicked" behind the scenes, fearing Paulson would make Tripp too likable.
However, Paulson reassured Lewinsky early on that she would not be giving Tripp "the Marcia Clark treatment," referring to her previous role as the real-life O.J. Simpson prosecutor. Paulson acknowledged Lewinsky's "very natural fear" that the scripts might attempt to "exonerate" Tripp emotionally.
In the end, Paulson admitted she did not agree with Tripp's actions, but was proud of the job she did in bringing the controversial figure to life on screen. In fact, Paulson even considered getting an "L" tattoo to commemorate the experience, calling it one of the performances she is "the most proud of" in her career.
