Hailie Sahar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hailie Sahar
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Sahar at 2019 Capital Pride
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| Born | July 12, 1988 |
| Occupation | Actress singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Hailie Sahar is an American actress and singer. She was born on July 12, 1988. Many people know her for playing Lulu Abundance in the TV show Pose. In 2023, she also started her music career. She released her first song called "Star Traveler."
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Early Life and Background
Hailie Sahar was born in 1988. She grew up in Los Angeles. Her family was very religious. Her father was a preacher in a Baptist church. Hailie has five brothers.
When she was a kid, Hailie was a dancer. She danced for the Los Angeles Sparks, a professional basketball team. As she got older, Hailie became part of the Los Angeles Ball scene. This is a community where people, often LGBTQ+, compete in fashion and performance events. When she was 18, she became a "mother" of a "house." A "house" is like a family or team in the ball community. She first led the House of Rodeo. Later, she joined the House of Allure. Hailie identifies as a transgender woman. This means she is a woman who was assigned male at birth.
Acting and Music Career
Hailie Sahar started her acting career in 2011. Her first movie role was in a film called Leave It on the Floor. She also had small parts in popular TV shows. These included Mr. Robot and Transparent. She also acted in a play called Charm.
In 2018, Hailie got a big role. She joined the main cast of the FX TV series Pose. In this show, she played the character Lulu. The series was very popular. In 2019, Hailie also started playing Jazmin. This was a recurring role on the Freeform TV show Good Trouble.
Hailie Sahar also began her music journey. On June 1, 2023, she released her first song. It was called "Star Traveler." A music video for the song came out on June 15, 2023. Hailie Sahar and another transgender actress, Ryanne Parker, starred in the video.
What Shows Has Hailie Sahar Been In?
Hailie Sahar has appeared in several TV shows and movies. Here are some of them:
Movies
- 2011: Leave It on the Floor as a Cashier
Television Shows
- 2016: Transparent as Adriana
- 2017: Mr. Robot as Lady of the Night
- 2018–2021: Pose as Lulu (main role)
- 2019–2024: Good Trouble as Jazmin (recurring role)
- 2019: Eastsiders as Marta
- 2020: Equal as Sylvia Rivera
See also
In Spanish: Hailie Sahar para niños
