It took a village and a bunch of sleepless nights to bring “Sex and the City” to life, according to Sarah Jessica Parker!
The actress looked back on the style experiments and risks on set that birthed the iconic run of her character Carrie Bradshaw on the show, gaining her a cult following and critical acclaim.
Sarah Jessica Parker first played her character, a columnist and fashion enthusiast, in “Sex and the City” in 1998, airing for six seasons through 2004. She reprised the character in two movie continuations, which launched on television in 2008 and 2010.
During an interview with PEOPLE at a Primark event in New York, Parker revealed that she willingly tried on some of the most unconventional pieces imaginable during late-night costume fittings with costume designer Molly Rogers. She noted that these fittings often occurred in the early hours of the morning after tedious hours on set.
In her words, “It would be 2 or 3 or 4 a.m., and we had just finished shooting, and I was in a fitting, and they would have some of the most insane stuff.” The actress added that there was pictorial evidence buttressing her point about going the mile and trying out these outfits.
Parker described the experience as a mix of chaos and incredible fun because life looked very different for the cast at that time, and Rogers’ dedication to sourcing unique pieces further elevated things for her. The actress raved about the stylist’s vast connections, which offered her access to coveted wardrobes and collections for the cast.
Inside The Glamorous ‘Sex And The City’ Reunion That Had Fans Talking About Samantha Jones
In 2023, The Blast stated that SJP and her co-stars from “Sex and the City” turned back the clock to show up for a reunion in New York, in celebration of the show’s enduring legacy, which defined a whole generation.
The much-anticipated gathering was attended by Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Nicole Ari Parker, as well as Sex and the City creator Candace Bushnell. The event was a fitting tribute to the popular franchise, featuring interactive exhibits and some of the most iconic moments of the franchise.
In a showbiz grandstand pose, the “Sex and the City” star perched on the steps of a recreation of Carrie’s iconic apartment at 66 Perry Street.
However, Kim Cattrall’s absence at the event sparked concerns as fans really fell in love with her Samantha Jones character and began speculating about her future involvement in the franchise.
In 2017, Cattrall made comments criticizing the franchise and some aspects of her relationship with her co-stars. Allegations at the time also linked the cancellation of a proposed third “Sex and the City” film to disagreements involving the actress.
Sarah Jessica Parker Opened Up About the One Thing That Made Filming Uncomfortable
The actress appeared fearless and audacious on the television screen, but right there on set, something that may seem so small really made her nervous during filming. Parker revealed that having her husband, Matthew Broderick, on set left an uncomfortable itch in her ear.
The actress confessed that with Broderick on set, shooting intimate scenes became hellish, and she would internally murmur with hopes that her husband was not looking at her to take down those scenes.
Interestingly, Parker’s husband never made an appearance on the hit HBO show despite repeated approaches by the creators to get him on board. Broderick himself revealed that he declined opportunities to take roles in the production.
The actress and his beau tied the knot in a Manhattan wedding in 1997 after meeting through a theater company.
The Television Star Detailed How Fame Opened Her Up To Extreme Vitriol
Appearing on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast last year, The Blast shared that Parker admitted that the comments she read about her appearance on the show between 1998 and 2004 were very hard to endure.
The actress noted that the most difficult part about dealing with the comments was the fact that features she had no plans to alter were also attacked.
“I didn’t feel like I could sit in a room and someone would say to me, ‘You’re really unattractive. And then I could say, ‘Why do you feel it’s necessary to comment?’” the actress continued.
Although the actress did not let the negativity affect her, she admitted that one particular piece of content in a magazine pushed her over the edge, and it became hard to ignore.
She recalled breaking down in a pool of tears surrounded by her close friends, and that outburst was a result of years of buried hurt over the criticism directed at her looks. Eventually, the actress moved on from it and chose to define life on her own terms.
Sarah Jessica Parker Accused Of Harsh On-Set Treatment
In January, sources shared that Parker was in a state of panic about former crew members finally speaking out about her alleged behavior behind the scenes.
According to sources cited by Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, the “Sex and the City” star expressed worries that her former colleagues may spill several stories about her treatment of staff on set.
Several insiders claimed crew members had stomached the truth for years to avoid jeopardizing their careers. Sources equally accused Parker of constantly losing his temper over minor issues, including wardrobe mishaps and styling concerns.
One insider claimed crew members were sometimes left in tears after run-ins with the actress. Another source alleged that while Parker is polite in public, her behavior on set could be far different, and now she fears becoming the next major celebrity accused of mistreating staff.
However, these damning allegations remain unverified, and Parker has not publicly responded to the claims.
Safe to say “Sex and the City” is forever etched in Sarah Jessica Parker’s memory!