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Jessica Lange says FX was too cheap to provide cars for AHS cast

Jessica Lange told PaleyFest attendees that she and co-star Sarah Paulson drove themselves home from the American Horror Story set because the network would not pay for vehicles.

Jessica Lange Says FX Was ‘Too F—ing Cheap’ to Pay for Cars Home From ‘American Horror Story’ Set, So ‘We Had to Drive Ourselves’
File photo Jessica Lange Says FX Was ‘Too F—ing Cheap’ to Pay for Cars Home From ‘American Horror Story’ Set, So ‘We Had to Drive Ourselves’ Photo: Variety

Lange criticizes network budget choices

The actress stated during a panel discussion that FX was too cheap to provide cars or drivers for the stars. She described driving herself home at 4 or 5 in the morning and parking on a street in the French Quarter. Lange noted this situation remains a bone of contention for her even years later.

Paulson reacts to comments

Sarah Paulson laughed in approval while sitting next to Lange during the conversation about past production conditions. The two actors discussed their experiences filming earlier seasons of the anthology series together. Lange currently stars in the thirteenth season of the show after a long absence.

Production details from New Orleans

Jessica Lange filmed the third season of the series while working in New Orleans. She played multiple characters across the first four seasons before returning for the new installment. The panel took place at PaleyFest to discuss her return and past memories.

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