‘Sex and the City’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

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‘Sex and the City’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

Grab a cosmopolitan and get ready, because it’s time to relive the glory days of Sex and the City! The landmark HBO series introduced the world to Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) back in 1998. Sex and the City completed its six-season run in 2004, during which the close-knit bunch bonded over their ups and downs with the Manhattan dating scene. Chris Noth (John James “Mr. Big” Preston), John Corbett (Aidan Shaw), Evan Handler (Harry Goldenblatt), David Eigenberg (Steve Brady), Jason Lewis (Jerry “Smith” Jerrod), Willie Garson (Stanford Blatch) and Mario Cantone (Anthony Marantino) also starred. The sitcom’s success led to the release of two major motion pictures: Sex and the City in 2008 and Sex and the City 2 in 2010. While a third film was once a possibility, the project was ultimately scrapped. [jwplayer 3SH8Rsy1-l3ahXupL] Cattrall, for one, told the Daily Mail in July 2019 that she would “never” agree to do a third film and seemingly implied that her feud with Parker was part of that decision. Just before that comment surfaced, it was revealed on James Andrew Miller’s “Origins” podcast that Cattrall was also not happy with the script. “People close to Kim believe that the script didn’t have a lot to offer the character of Samantha,” Miller explained in November 2018. “They point to the fact that it calls for Mr. Big to die of a heart attack in the shower, relatively early on in the film, making the remainder of the movie more about how Carrie recovers from Big’s death than about the relationship between the four women.” Though a third film is very unlikely, Parker said she still wouldn’t be opposed to reprising her iconic character. The Hocus Pocus star, however, would refer to it as a “revisit” and not a “reboot” and is also curious to know where the four leading ladies ended up. “I mean, the world has changed so much, technology and social media,” she told Entertainment Tonight in September 2019. “Those characters never talked about social media, which I think would be really interesting and just also sexual politics and the #MeToo movement and Time’s Up has really steered conversations about sexual politics.” In January 2021, Parker confirmed that she was reprising her role as Carrie in a SATC reboot for HBO Max titled And Just Like That. Nixon and Davis — along with a number of other original cast members — are joining her in the revival. Scroll down to see what the cast has been up to in the years since the original series ended. [podcast_block]

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Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie Bradshaw)

After saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw, Parker landed another HBO series with Divorce. She continued to appear in movies including Failure to Launch and The Family Stone. She also found her footing in the business world, and launched her wildly successful SJP Collection in 2014.

In 2020, Parker was set to team up with her husband Matthew Broderick to perform in a revival of Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, but production was postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis. She has been married to Broderick since 1997 and they share three kids: James, Marion and Tabitha.

Parker confirmed in January 2021 that she would return to her role as Carrie in the Sex and the City revival titled And Just Like That for HBO Max.

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Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones)

Following her run on TV as Samantha Jones, Cattrall appeared in movies such as Ice Princess. She primarily found success through prominent TV roles on Tell Me a Story, Sensitive Skin and Producing Parker. Later in 2020, she’s set to star in a drama series for Fox titled Filthy Rich. Though Cattrall penned a book while starring on SATC, she would go on to write two more after the show wrapped: Kim Cattrall Sexual Intelligence in 2005 and Being a Girl in 2006.

Cattrall finalized her divorce from her second husband, Mark Levinson, in 2004 — the year the show ended.

In December 2020, as reports surfaced that a SATC reboot was in the works, Cattrall said that she felt "lucky" to be excluded from revival talks.

"It was a lot of fun and I loved it and being in new territory is always exciting. I felt like we were," she said of the original show. The Divorce actress previously slammed Parker, claiming she was "cruel" and suggested that her character of Samantha be recast in any future TV shows and films.

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Kristin Davis (Charlotte York)

After SATC, Davis starred on Bad Teacher and voiced the titular character on Miss Spider’s Sunny Patch Friends. She also appeared in several films including Couples Retreat, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and Holiday in the Wild. The actress additionally dabbled in theater, making her way to Broadway in 2012 for The Best Man revival and her West End debut in the original stage production of Fatal Attraction two years later.

Davis is the mother of daughter Gemma and son Wilson.

In January 2021, HBO Max confirmed that Davis would reunite with Parker and Nixon for the SATC revival And Just Like That.

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Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes)

The Big C and World Without End are some of the show’s Nixon has appeared on since SATC concluded, and she’s also set to appear on Netflix’s Ratched series later in 2020. She has additionally appeared in films including Girl Most Likely and Stray Dolls. Outside of acting, she ran in New York’s gubernatorial election in 2018 against Andrew Cuomo but she ultimately lost.

Nixon married Christine Marinoni in 2012 and they share a son named Max. The actress also shares sons Samuel and Charles with ex Danny Mozes.

In January 2021, Nixon, Parker and Davis shared a teaser for the SATC reboot, And Just Like That. HBO Max confirmed that the trio would reprise their roles in the series, which began production in Spring 2021.

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Chris Noth (John James ‘Mr. Big’ Preston)

Though Noth appeared in films like The Perfect Man after SATC, he primarily found success with TV gigs. He had prominent roles on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Gone and The Good Wife. The actor also continued to appear in theater productions, including in Broadway’s 2011 revival of That Championship Season.

Noth co-owns The Cutting Room music venue and acquired a majority stake in Ambhar Tequila in 2018. He wed Tara Wilson in 2012 and they share two kids: Orion and Keats.

It was announced in May 2021 that the Wisconsin native would reprise his role as Mr. Big in the revival.

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John Corbett (Aidan Shaw)

Corbett continued to land major TV gigs after SATC including The United States of Tara, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll and Parenthood. As for his film career, he’s appeared in The Boy Next Door and the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before franchise. He also reprised his role as Ian in 2016’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. Outside of acting, he released two country music albums in 2006 and 2013. Almost two decades after the beginning of their relationship, Corbett revealed that he and his longtime girlfriend, Bo Derek, secretly wed in 2020.

In Spring 2021, it was revealed that the actor would also be returning for And Just Like That.

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Evan Handler (Harry Goldenblatt)

Handler had prominent roles on Power and Californication after SATC, but he also appeared on American Crime Story, The Astronaut Wives Club and Hot Properties. He’s additionally popped up in films including Should’ve Been Romeo and Foster Boy.

Handler authored his second book, It’s Only Temporary, in 2008 and served as a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. He has been married to Elisa Atti since 2003 and they share a daughter named Sofia.

Handler revealed in June 2021 that he would reprise his role as Harry in And Just Like That.

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David Eigenberg (Steve Brady)

Eigenberg’s biggest post-SATC role came when he landed the role of Lieutenant Christopher Herrmann on Chicago Fire. He also played the character on Chicago P.D., Chicago Med and Chicago Justice. His film roles include Liz & Dick and Five. The actor has also landed several guest-starring spots on shows such as Castle and Private Practice. As one of SATC's leading men, Eigenberg announced he'd return as Steve Brady in the spinoff.

The star has been married to Chrysti Eigenberg since 2002. The duo share son Louie and daughter Myrna. 

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Jason Lewis (Jerry ‘Smith’ Jerrod)

Lewis went on to star in Midnight, Texas after SATC, but he also had recurring roles on Brothers & Sisters and the Israeli version of The Baker and the Beauty (titled Lehiyot Ita). He additionally nabbed guest-starring gigs on shows including House, Hit the Floor and How I Met Your Mother. In terms of his film career, he’s appeared in Mr. Brooks, Half Magic and Running Wild.

The actor got engaged to Liz Godwin in February 2020.

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Willie Garson (Stanford Blatch)

Garson’s biggest role after SATC occurred on White Collar, where he played Mozzie. He also landed other major TV roles on Whole Day Down, Hawaii Five-0 and John from Cincinnati. Additionally, he’s appeared in movies including Zoom, Walk of Shame and 7 Days to Vegas. Behind the camera, he has directed episodes of Girl Meets World and White Collar.

Garson, who had one son, Nathen, died in September 2021. He was 57.

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Mario Cantone (Anthony Marantino)

Following his recurring role on SATC, Cantone nabbed roles on Men in Trees, Better Things and Hindsight. The comedian has also appeared in films such as Otherhood and In Stereo.

He has been married to Jerry Dixon since 2011.