Sarah Paulson turns 46 with birthday tributes from Ryan Murphy, Julianne Moore, and Lupita Nyong’o

Emmy winner Sarah Paulson turned 46 on Thursday, and she received numerous birthday tributes from celeb pals and noteworthy colleagues like six-time Emmy winner Ryan Murphy.

‘Happy happy birthday to the one and only Sarah Paulson. A girl from Tampa, Florida who had a big dream and a big heart and with a lot of talent and determination made those dreams come true,’ the 55-year-old showrunner wrote via Instastory.

‘I have only known Sarah for half her life, but she is the sister I always wanted so in that way I feel so deeply connected to her. For close to 20 years we have had a big emotional fantastic and so rewarding relationship with many milestones.   

Creator and muse: Emmy winner Sarah Paulson (L) turned 46 on Thursday, and she received numerous birthday tributes from celeb pals and noteworthy colleagues like six-time Emmy winner Ryan Murphy (R, pictured in 2019)

The 55-year-old showrunner wrote via Instastory: 'I have only known Sarah for half her life, but she is the sister I always wanted so in that way I feel so deeply connected to her. For close to 20 years we have had a big emotional fantastic and so rewarding relationship'

The 55-year-old showrunner wrote via Instastory: ‘I have only known Sarah for half her life, but she is the sister I always wanted so in that way I feel so deeply connected to her. For close to 20 years we have had a big emotional fantastic and so rewarding relationship’

‘I am so so proud of Sarah and all she has accomplished…as an actress, then a director, then a producer bad a** boss who has always known how to call the shots with kindness and also her own special brand of brilliant ferocity and intelligence and bravery. Here’s to another trip around the sun. I love you so so much Sarah!’

The Run star replied: ‘The love I have for you is indescribable.’

The talented twosome’s Netflix and FX Network projects have included Ratched, seven seasons of American Horror Story, Feud, American Crime Story, and Nip/Tuck.

Sarah is currently filming her prosthetic-driven role as whistleblower Linda Tripp in the third season of American Crime Story: Impeachment, which premieres next year on FX.     

The Run star replied: 'The love I have for you is indescribable @mrrpmurphy'

The Run star replied: ‘The love I have for you is indescribable @mrrpmurphy’

Frequent collaborators: The talented twosome's Netflix and FX Network projects have included Ratched (pictured), seven seasons of American Horror Story, Feud, American Crime Story, and Nip/Tuck

Frequent collaborators: The talented twosome’s Netflix and FX Network projects have included Ratched (pictured), seven seasons of American Horror Story, Feud, American Crime Story, and Nip/Tuck

Premieres next year on FX! Sarah is currently filming her prosthetic-driven role as whistleblower Linda Tripp in the third season of American Crime Story: Impeachment

Premieres next year on FX! Sarah is currently filming her prosthetic-driven role as whistleblower Linda Tripp in the third season of American Crime Story: Impeachment

Frenemy: The Defense Department staffer (L) recorded her phone calls with White House intern Monica Lewinsky (R) in 1997 confessing to her affair with President Bill Clinton, which lead to his impeachment (pictured in 1998)

Frenemy: The Defense Department staffer (L) recorded her phone calls with White House intern Monica Lewinsky (R) in 1997 confessing to her affair with President Bill Clinton, which lead to his impeachment (pictured in 1998)

'Happy birthday to @mssarahcatharinepaulson the most remarkable angel human ever to exist!'

'Happy birthday @mssarahcatharinepaulson!'

‘The most remarkable angel human ever to exist!’ The anthology series will also feature Beanie Feldstein (L), Billy Eichner (R), Clive Owen, Annaleigh Ashford, and Betty Gilpin

The Defense Department staffer recorded her phone calls with White House intern Monica Lewinsky in 1997 confessing to her affair with President Bill Clinton, which lead to his impeachment.

The anthology series – based on disgraced author Jeffrey Toobin’s 2000 book A Vast Conspiracy – will also feature Beanie Feldstein, Billy Eichner, Clive Owen, Annaleigh Ashford, and Betty Gilpin.

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o – who co-starred with Paulson in 12 Years a Slave – wished her happy birthday via Instastory captioned: ‘I love watching you shine!’

Oscar winner Julianne Moore – who co-starred with the Mrs. America actress in Game Change – wrote: ‘Happy birthday gorgeous girl, I love you!’ 

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o - who co-starred with Paulson in 12 Years a Slave - wished her happy birthday via Instastory captioned: 'I love watching you shine!'

Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o – who co-starred with Paulson in 12 Years a Slave – wished her happy birthday via Instastory captioned: ‘I love watching you shine!’

Oscar winner Julianne Moore - who co-starred with the Mrs. America actress in Game Change - wrote: 'Happy birthday gorgeous girl, I love you!'

Oscar winner Julianne Moore – who co-starred with the Mrs. America actress in Game Change – wrote: ‘Happy birthday gorgeous girl, I love you!’

'#NeverTooBold': The Mandalorian action star Pedro Pascal shared a funny video of the 'goddess' he's 'known for more than half' his life dancing to Prince's 1984 hit When Doves Cry

‘#NeverTooBold’: The Mandalorian action star Pedro Pascal shared a funny video of the ‘goddess’ he’s ‘known for more than half’ his life dancing to Prince’s 1984 hit When Doves Cry

Billie Lourd (R) - who worked with Sarah in AHS - captioned her sapphic snap: 'It's unclear what's going on in this photo but what is clear is how much I [love] you'

Billie Lourd (R) – who worked with Sarah in AHS – captioned her sapphic snap: ‘It’s unclear what’s going on in this photo but what is clear is how much I [love] you’

The Mandalorian action star Pedro Pascal shared a funny video of the ‘goddess’ he’s ‘known for more than half’ his life dancing to Prince’s 1984 hit When Doves Cry.

‘Happy birthday to my #snakepitsista!’ Billie Lourd – who worked with Sarah in AHS – captioned her sapphic snap.

‘It’s unclear what’s going on in this photo but what is clear is how much I [love] you. Shout out to this portable fan for keeping me cool [because you’re] so hot.’

The Real Housewives of New York City star Dorida Medley called Paulson a ‘queen’ for her birthday and noted how she was a ‘fellow Sagittarius.’   

'One of the actual best days of my life': The Real Housewives of New York City star Dorida Medley called Paulson a 'queen' for her birthday and noted how she was a 'fellow Sagittarius.'

‘One of the actual best days of my life’: The Real Housewives of New York City star Dorida Medley called Paulson a ‘queen’ for her birthday and noted how she was a ‘fellow Sagittarius.’

Golden Globe nominee Emmy Rossum gushed: 'Talented, kind, funny, intimidatingly brilliant, my 10pm voice memo buddy, etc. I can't wait to be your scene partner. Happy you day!'

Golden Globe nominee Emmy Rossum gushed: ‘Talented, kind, funny, intimidatingly brilliant, my 10pm voice memo buddy, etc. I can’t wait to be your scene partner. Happy you day!’ 

'Happy birthday to this legend!' American Horror Story heartthrob Matt Bomer paid due reverence to the 'legend'

'Happy birthday Paulson!' American Horror Story heartthrob Finn Wittrock paid due reverence to the 'legend'

Yes please! American Horror Story heartthrobs Matt Bomer (L) and Finn Wittrock (R) both paid due reverence to the ‘legend’

Sarah's Ratched castmate Jon Jon Briones shared a 2019 on-set snap captioned: 'Happy birthday to the crazy talented and excellent human, @missarahcatharinepaulson!'

Sarah’s Ratched castmate Jon Jon Briones shared a 2019 on-set snap captioned: ‘Happy birthday to the crazy talented and excellent human, @missarahcatharinepaulson!’

‘Talented, kind, funny, intimidatingly brilliant, my 10pm voice memo buddy, etc.,’ Golden Globe nominee Emmy Rossum gushed.

‘I can’t wait to be your scene partner. Happy you day!’

American Horror Story heartthrobs Matt Bomer and Finn Wittrock both paid due reverence to the ‘legend.’

Sarah’s Ratched castmate Jon Jon Briones shared a 2019 on-set snap captioned: ‘Happy birthday to the crazy talented and excellent human, @missarahcatharinepaulson!’