Sarah Shahi

Personal context

Summary

Sarah Shahi is an actor known for The L Word, Person of Interest, and Sex/Life. Her roles range from crime and action dramas to stories centered on women’s relationships and sexuality. She has said she felt she was representing a group with little television representation when she played Carmen on The L Word, and has described Sex/Life as challenging portrayals that center men’s pleasure. She has also urged people to keep raising awareness about the protests in Iran.