Holland Taylor at the 1999 Emmy Awards.Photo:Frank Micelotta/Getty

Holland Taylor with her Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, at the 1999 Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, CA on 9/13/99

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Holland Taylorhas been lighting up the stage and screen for more than five decades.The actress, who turns 82 on Jan. 14, 2024, kicked off her acting career in the late 1960s on Broadway before venturing into television with roles on shows such asBeacon HillandBosom Buddies.Now, more than 50 years after making her screen debut, Taylor is a Tony-nominated and Emmy winning actress who continues to captivate audiences with her performances and in her personal life, is happily in love with fellow actressSarah Paulson.In honor of her birthday, here’s a look back at her career and in life in photos.

Holland Taylorhas been lighting up the stage and screen for more than five decades.

The actress, who turns 82 on Jan. 14, 2024, kicked off her acting career in the late 1960s on Broadway before venturing into television with roles on shows such asBeacon HillandBosom Buddies.

Now, more than 50 years after making her screen debut, Taylor is a Tony-nominated and Emmy winning actress who continues to captivate audiences with her performances and in her personal life, is happily in love with fellow actressSarah Paulson.

In honor of her birthday, here’s a look back at her career and in life in photos.

01of 13Holland Taylor’s Early YearsHolland Taylor, her mother Virginia Davis Taylor, and her two sisters.Holland Taylor/InstagramHolland Taylor was born on January 13, 1943 in Philadelphia. She went on to graduate from Bennington College in 1964 and shortly after kicked off her acting career on stage in New York City.Here, she poses with her mother, Virginia Davis Taylor, and her two sisters.

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Holland Taylor’s Early Years

Holland Taylor, her mother Virginia Davis Taylor, and her two sisters.Holland Taylor/Instagram

Holland Taylor, her mother Virginia Davis Taylor, and her two sisters

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Holland Taylor was born on January 13, 1943 in Philadelphia. She went on to graduate from Bennington College in 1964 and shortly after kicked off her acting career on stage in New York City.

Here, she poses with her mother, Virginia Davis Taylor, and her two sisters.

02of 13Holland Taylor’s Young CareerNancy Marchand and Holland Taylor on the set of ‘Beacon Hill.'.Frank Edwards/Fotos International/GettyAfter kicking her career off on stage in the late 1960s, Taylor’s onscreen career began around the same time with her first recurring role coming in 1975 onBeacon Hilland later onThe Edge of Night.Here, she poses withBeacon Hillcostar Nancy Marchand in 1975.

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Holland Taylor’s Young Career

Nancy Marchand and Holland Taylor on the set of ‘Beacon Hill.'.Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty

August 1975: American actors Nancy Marchand (left, 1928-2000) and Holland Taylor pose outdoors on the set of their television series, ‘Beacon Hill’.

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After kicking her career off on stage in the late 1960s, Taylor’s onscreen career began around the same time with her first recurring role coming in 1975 onBeacon Hilland later onThe Edge of Night.

Here, she poses withBeacon Hillcostar Nancy Marchand in 1975.

03of 13Holland Taylor on ‘Bosom Buddies’Holland Taylor with Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari on ‘Bosom Buddies.'.CBS Photo Archive/GettyIn the ’80s, though, she landed a role oppositeTom Hanksin the sitcomBosom Buddieswhich kicked her Hollywood career into full gear.

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Holland Taylor on ‘Bosom Buddies’

Holland Taylor with Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari on ‘Bosom Buddies.'.CBS Photo Archive/Getty

American actress Holland Taylor (center, as Ruth Dunbar) stands with her arms around actor Tom Hanks (left, as Kip Wilson) and actor Peter Scolari (as Henry Desmond) in a scene from the pilot episode of the television comedy series ‘Bosom Buddies,’ Los Angeles, California, November 27, 1980

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In the ’80s, though, she landed a role oppositeTom Hanksin the sitcomBosom Buddieswhich kicked her Hollywood career into full gear.

04of 13Holland Taylor on ‘The Practice’Holland Taylor on ‘The Practice.'.FXIn the late ’90s, Taylor landed the role of Judge Roberta Kittleson onThe Practice— a performance that earned her an Emmy win in 1999. She appeared on the show from 1998-2003.

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Holland Taylor on ‘The Practice’

Holland Taylor on ‘The Practice.'.FX

Holland Taylor on The Practice

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In the late ’90s, Taylor landed the role of Judge Roberta Kittleson onThe Practice— a performance that earned her an Emmy win in 1999. She appeared on the show from 1998-2003.

05of 13Holland Taylor at the EmmysHolland Taylor at the Emmys in 1999.Bob Riha, Jr./GettyOver the years, Taylor has been nominated for 9 Emmys for her roles in projects likeTwo and A Half Men,Hollywoodand most recently,The Morning Show.

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Holland Taylor at the Emmys

Holland Taylor at the Emmys in 1999.Bob Riha, Jr./Getty

Emmy Winner Holland Taylor (The Practice) at the 52nd Emmy Awards Show at the Shrine Auditorium, September 12, 1999 in Los Angeles, California

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Over the years, Taylor has been nominated for 9 Emmys for her roles in projects likeTwo and A Half Men,Hollywoodand most recently,The Morning Show.

06of 13Holland Taylor on ‘Two and a Half Men’Holland Taylor and Charlie Sheen on ‘Two and a Half Men.'.Mitchell Haddad/WARNER BROTHERS INC.She stepped into the role of Charlie and Alan Harper’s mother onTwo and a Half Menover the course of the show’s 12 season run.

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Holland Taylor on ‘Two and a Half Men’

Holland Taylor and Charlie Sheen on ‘Two and a Half Men.'.Mitchell Haddad/WARNER BROTHERS INC.

Charlie (Charlie Sheen, right) and his mother, Evelyn (Holland Taylor, left), star on TWO AND A HALF MEN

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She stepped into the role of Charlie and Alan Harper’s mother onTwo and a Half Menover the course of the show’s 12 season run.

07of 13Hollad Taylor in ‘Legally Blonde’Holland Taylor in ‘Legally Blonde.'.AlamyIn 2001, Taylor appeared as Professor Stromwell inLegally BlondealongsideReese WitherspoonandSelma Blair.

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Hollad Taylor in ‘Legally Blonde’

Holland Taylor in ‘Legally Blonde.'.Alamy

Holland Taylor in LEGALLY BLONDE

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In 2001, Taylor appeared as Professor Stromwell inLegally BlondealongsideReese WitherspoonandSelma Blair.

08of 13Holland Taylor on StageHolland Taylor on Broadway in ‘Ann.'.Ave BonarIn addition to her stacked onscreen resume, Taylor has an impressive list of theater credits as well — in fact, it’s where her career first started.Taylor’s first Broadway credit came in 1965 as part of the ensemble and understudy for the role of Sister Louise inThe Devils.In 1972, she was back on The Great White Way originating the role of Annie Butley inButley. Per Broadway World, she also scored a fair number of off-Broadway credits during that time, in shows likeThe Poker SessionandColette.In 2013,Ann,the one-woman show she wrote and starred in about former Texas governor Ann Richards, made its Broadway debut after runs in Texas, Chicago and Washington, D.C. It later went on to have a run in L.A.

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Holland Taylor on Stage

Holland Taylor on Broadway in ‘Ann.'.Ave Bonar

Holland Taylor as Ann on Broadway 2013

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In addition to her stacked onscreen resume, Taylor has an impressive list of theater credits as well — in fact, it’s where her career first started.

Taylor’s first Broadway credit came in 1965 as part of the ensemble and understudy for the role of Sister Louise inThe Devils.In 1972, she was back on The Great White Way originating the role of Annie Butley inButley. Per Broadway World, she also scored a fair number of off-Broadway credits during that time, in shows likeThe Poker SessionandColette.

In 2013,Ann,the one-woman show she wrote and starred in about former Texas governor Ann Richards, made its Broadway debut after runs in Texas, Chicago and Washington, D.C. It later went on to have a run in L.A.

09of 13Holland Taylor at the Tony AwardsHolland Taylor at the Tonys.D Dipasupil/FilmMagicTaylor attended the 2023 Tony Awards in New York City as a nominee for her performance inAnn. The award ultimately went to Cicely Tyson forThe Trip to Bountiful.

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Holland Taylor at the Tony Awards

Holland Taylor at the Tonys.D Dipasupil/FilmMagic

Holland Taylor attends the 67th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9, 2013 in New York City

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Taylor attended the 2023 Tony Awards in New York City as a nominee for her performance inAnn. The award ultimately went to Cicely Tyson forThe Trip to Bountiful.

10of 13Holland Taylor Back on StageAna Villafañe and Holland Taylor in ‘N/A.'.John Lamparski/GettyIn 2024, Taylor was back on stage in New York City, this time in the off-Broadway production ofN/A.“People say it’s about Nancy Pelosi and AOC [Ocasio-Cortez]. It’s just not about them as people,” Taylorexplained of the show.“It evokes them in order to show a dialogue between generations and points of view politically, and also to show how politics actually works. What is it? What does it mean if you’re a politician? What do you do? How are you playing out what you want to happen in society?”

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Holland Taylor Back on Stage

Ana Villafañe and Holland Taylor in ‘N/A.'.John Lamparski/Getty

Ana Villafane and Holland Taylor bow during the curtain call at the “N/A”

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In 2024, Taylor was back on stage in New York City, this time in the off-Broadway production ofN/A.

“People say it’s about Nancy Pelosi and AOC [Ocasio-Cortez]. It’s just not about them as people,” Taylorexplained of the show.“It evokes them in order to show a dialogue between generations and points of view politically, and also to show how politics actually works. What is it? What does it mean if you’re a politician? What do you do? How are you playing out what you want to happen in society?”

11of 13Holland Taylor and Sarah PaulsonSarah Paulson and Holland Taylor in 2016.Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagicTaylor has been dating fellow actressSarah Paulsonfor nearly 10 years — after she slid into theAmerican Horror Storystar’s DMs in 2015.“It’s the most wonderful, extraordinary thing that could have ever possibly happened in my life,” Taylor has previouslysaid of finding love with Paulson.

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Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor in 2016.Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

Sarah Paulson and girlfriend Holland Taylor pose at The Opening Night of “The Front Page” on Broadway at The Broadhurst Theatre on October 20, 2016 in New York City

Taylor has been dating fellow actressSarah Paulsonfor nearly 10 years — after she slid into theAmerican Horror Storystar’s DMs in 2015.

“It’s the most wonderful, extraordinary thing that could have ever possibly happened in my life,” Taylor has previouslysaid of finding love with Paulson.

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Holland Taylor on ‘The Morning Show’

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Taylor’s most recent onscreen credit has come in the Witherspoon- andJennifer Aniston-ledThe Morning Showwhere she plays Cybil Richards — a role that has earned her an Emmy nomination.

13of 13Holland Taylor TodayHolland Taylor in October 2024.Jesse Grant/Variety via GettyAccording to IMBD, Taylor, who turns 82 on Jan. 14, 2024, is set to appear in the upcoming movieMotherland.And in her personal life, her relationship with Paulson continues to shine.Last year, in celebration of her birthday,theOcean’s Eightactress paid tribute to her longtime loveon Instagram writing “Happy Birthday to my one and only love. You are, quite simply- my world.”

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Holland Taylor Today

Holland Taylor in October 2024.Jesse Grant/Variety via Getty

Holland Taylor at the Los Angeles premiere of “Hold Your Breath” held at the Harmony Gold Theater on October 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California

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According to IMBD, Taylor, who turns 82 on Jan. 14, 2024, is set to appear in the upcoming movieMotherland.

And in her personal life, her relationship with Paulson continues to shine.

Last year, in celebration of her birthday,theOcean’s Eightactress paid tribute to her longtime loveon Instagram writing “Happy Birthday to my one and only love. You are, quite simply- my world.”

source: people.com