In a recent interview, Kristin Davis opened up about her difficulty in distinguishing her co-star Sarah Jessica Parker from the iconic character she portrayed, Carrie Bradshaw, in the beloved television series Sex and the City (SATC). This revelation comes amid discussions of their longstanding friendship and collaboration on projects such as And Just Like That, where they continue to explore the lives of their characters.
Sarah Jessica Parker, who played Carrie Bradshaw on HBO’s SATC, guest starred in the first season of SATC. With her on the journey were no slouches themselves, as stars such as Candace Bushnell and Cynthia Nixon made strong impressions with their guest roles. Mike Patrick King, one of the creative forces behind the series, was an astounding storyteller that helped lead the series to great heights.
Davis shared her amazement that Americans feel they know Parker. Frequently she encounters people mistaking the actress for her character. “I like, ‘What are you actually saying? This is not true!’ to people with their thoughts and feelings about Carrie. That’s because I know you, and I can’t turn off,” she said in a rare personal moment about her pain—former Rep.
For her part, Parker has embraced this parallel, knowing that fans often confuse her with Bradshaw. “Don’t worry about it. I am not offended, not in any way,” she stated, showcasing her appreciation for the adoration surrounding her character.
The four-time Grammy-nominee has enchanted audiences for decades. She was only 12 years old when she created the role of Annie on Broadway. In recent interviews, Parker has elaborated on the fact that many of Carrie Bradshaw’s signature looks started out in her own closet. She pointed out that her real life style looks nothing like Bradshaw’s crazy onscreen costumes. For example, check her out in a killer bright red Theory suit during this major interview.
Davis hosts a podcast instrumental in building this community, called Are You a Charlotte?. Her animated voice and captivating scenes are bound to inspire audience members’ creativity, helping them conceive of a relationship between her and Parker. As an easily impressed comic foil, it’s a rare, captivating charm that Davis infuses with audiences on the cusp of turning him into a star.
