Holland Taylor, 72, and Sarah Paulson, 40, have been together for 6 months

Earlier this week, we learned that Holland Taylor, 72, is out and proud. She gave an interview where she was basically like “I was never in, darlings!” When most outlets reported her comments, they made assumptions about why Holland was suddenly talking about her sexuality. As in, Holland seems to be in a relationship with Sarah Paulson, who is 40 years old. Paulson has never – to my knowledge – come out publicly. Last year, Paulson basically told Out Magazine that she’s bisexual, but that guys never ask her out because they think she’s only into women. Many of you also reminded me that Paulson allegedly had a relationship with Cherry Jones for several years. I’ve also wondered about Paulson’s relationship with Pedro Pascal, but it’s possible they’re just close friends.

Anyway, there were assumptions made about Paulson and Taylor. As it turns out, they are dating. People Magazine reported that “multiple sources” confirm that they’ve been togethe a few months. Us Weekly goes further:

Surprise! Holland Taylor and Sarah Paulson are dating, Us Weekly can confirm. A source tells Us that Holland, 72, and Paulson, 40, have been dating for at least six months and the relationship is getting serious.

[From Us Weekly]

In Holland Taylor’s original interview, she said that she and her girlfriend were discussing marriage too. Which… given that their relationship is only 3 to 6 months old, seems a bit sudden. Then again, I don’t know the rules for a 40 year-old woman dating a 72 year-old woman. How soon is too soon?

There’s additional evidence that Paulson and Taylor are very much partners and very serious about each other: they’re all over each other’s Twitter. Holland in particular likes to post photos of her younger lover. Is this sweet? I kind of think it’s sweet. But the age difference still bugs.

When captions fail… pic.twitter.com/b6ECRSA6D3

— Holland Taylor (@HollandTaylor) November 17, 2015

Miss Paulson, at night, downtown… pic.twitter.com/WtJE08HpXh

— Holland Taylor (@HollandTaylor) September 21, 2015

Photos courtesy of Getty, Twitter.

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