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Sarah Jessica Parker Reflects on Nearly Leaving 'Sex and the City' Before Its Iconic Run

The actress shared on Kristin Davis's podcast how initial doubts about a long-term TV commitment almost led her to walk away from the HBO series that redefined her career.

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Sarah Jessica Parker originally didn't want to do "Sex and the City." (Getty Images (inset) and HBO via Everett Collection)
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Overview

  • Sarah Jessica Parker revealed on Kristin Davis's podcast that she panicked when HBO picked up 'Sex and the City,' fearing the commitment of a long-running TV series.
  • She initially asked her agent to get her out of the show, offering to fulfill her HBO contract through other projects instead.
  • Her agent and former HBO chairman Chris Albrecht convinced her to try the series for one year, with the option to leave afterward.
  • Pre-production experiences, including meeting costume designer Patricia Field and the convenience of filming near her home, transformed her perspective on the project.
  • 'Sex and the City' went on to run for six seasons, win seven Emmys, and spawn two films and the revival series 'And Just Like That…,' whose third season premieres May 29, 2025.