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Sarah Paulson Transforms into Aileen Wuornos for Netflix's Monster

12/19/2025

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Sarah Paulson, the actress, was photographed in Los Angeles on December 18, 2025, in costume as Aileen Wuornos for Monster.
Wuornos was convicted of six Florida murders and executed in 2002.
Paulson said she aims to explore the complexities of human behavior through the role.
Monster is a Netflix anthology series that has depicted criminals such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein, with seasons 1–3 streaming.

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Sarah Paulson, the actress, was photographed in Los Angeles on December 18, 2025, in costume as Aileen Wuornos for Monster.
Wuornos was convicted of six Florida murders and executed in 2002.
Paulson said she aims to explore the complexities of human behavior through the role.
Monster is a Netflix anthology series that has depicted criminals such as Jeffrey Dahmer and Ed Gein, with seasons 1–3 streaming.