Meet the Real-Life Inspiration For Sex and The City’s Mr. Big

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Suddenly there he is, not necessarily wearing Armani on Sunday, but nevertheless the real Mr. Big. 

Ronald Galotti, often referred to as the inspiration for the sophisticated businessman character in Candace Bushnell’s “Sex and The City” book, which later turned into the popular Sarah Jessica Parker series, did not die under the same circumstances as his television persona, who perished on a Peloton bike.

Indeed, the previous executive from Condé Nast, who was romantically involved with Bushnell in the mid-90s, bears a stronger resemblance to Aidan (John Corbett) these days. This is because, at 75 years old, he has been residing on a farmhouse in North Pomfret, Vermont, with his wife Lisa Galotti for the past two decades. It’s unlikely that he will revert to his sophisticated Manhattan lifestyle any time soon.

As he told the New York Times in a July 3 profile, “I’m not sitting in the chair anymore.”

However, concerning his connection with Bushnell, who served as the muse for the renowned character Carrie Bradshaw, and its portrayal in the series between Big and Carrie – it was merely a casual relationship for him.

Galotti praised Bushnell, now 66, to The New York Times, stating she was an exceptional girl. He added that their time together was enjoyable and there was no future involved. No future was ever implied or intended, he clarified. He had always been transparent about his feelings, never claiming to love her.

In reality, Mr. Big didn’t relocate to Paris, and even if he had, he wouldn’t have invited Carrie to join him there.

He acknowledged that it’s incredibly painful when someone cares for me deeply but I don’t reciprocate the feelings, referring to the book based on his relationship with Bushnell. He added, ‘I wish I could feel the same way, but I can’t help how I feel.’

In 1996, a year following his encounter with Bushnell, Mr. Big found his own fairytale ending with Lisa. Together, they have a 26-year-old daughter named Abigail.

Reflecting on my past, I sometimes yearn for the fast-paced life of a media executive that once inspired Mr. Big, but deep down, I’m confident that my path would have led me to the same fate as the character had I stayed in the business. If I had taken the CEO position at Condé Nast during the early aughts, as I shared with the New York Times, I believe I would have ended up exactly where I don’t want to be – dead.

If you can’t help but wonder what came of other Sex and The City couples, keep reading…

Ugh, what an a–hole.

Best moment: N/A.

After the writer’s subsequent unpleasant behavior, it’s challenging to recall their earlier playful, endearing exchanges. HE SPLIT UP WITH HER USING A NOTE ON A POST-IT.

Best moment: None are coming to mind at the moment, Berger. We’re sorry, we can’t. Don’t hate us.

No one believed this relationship would last, right? Still, Samantha gave it the ol’ college try. 

Pick of the Day: Following an evening spent with Carrie and her fresh boyfriend, where Samantha advised Big to take a step back, Maria confided in Samantha that they couldn’t remain simply friends.

wasn’t something viewers anticipated when they started watching Max’s comeback show “And Just Like That…”? The unexpected twist: Miranda leaving her marriage to follow a comedian around the country instead.

Most Amusing Incident: The funniest part undoubtedly is when Che and Miranda end up together in Carrie’s kitchen, all while a post-hip-surgery Carrie unintentionally wet the bed laughing.

It turned out that the relationship between the woman and the Russian man was overly romantic and unrealistic, as he struggled to connect with her friends and Carrie’s sudden decision to move to Paris ended up being a catastrophe.

Most memorable moment: Following a plethora of extravagant romantic gestures, Carrie was left breathless. Consequently, Petrovsky escorted her, resplendent in her dream gown, to McDonald’s. There, they danced slowly as they waited for their fries, leaving us equally enchanted. We couldn’t help but be charmed ourselves.

Initially, Trey seemed like an ideal match for Charlotte on paper. However, flaws started emerging in their relationship post-wedding (such as a domineering mother, impotence issues, disinterest in having children, and even giving her a cardboard cut-out baby). What kind of guy does that?

Most Memorable Incident: The special moment when Trey escorted Charlotte to Tiffany’s, allowing her to choose her ideal ring as a gesture to counterbalance his notorious “Alrighty!” remark.

Samantha’s initial non-sexual relationship concluded due to the role sexual intimacy played in it, specifically the size discrepancy between them, namely James’ smaller stature in that department.

Best moment: When Samantha told James she loved him. A huge (no pun intended) moment for her.

Poor, poor Skipper. He was kind of like a Steve-lite, and Miranda was able to walk all over him.

Best moment: When he calls her “luminous” during their chance meeting at a bodega.

In the films, we were surprised when it turned out that Carrie’s close friend and Charlotte’s wedding organizer ended up becoming best friends, but for us, it seems to make sense somehow.

Most Memorable Moment: A touching moment occurred during their wedding vows as Anthony expressed, “Initially, it wasn’t ‘love at first sight’, yet I discovered it was indeed love. You are the first person to embrace and appreciate me for who I truly am.

Aidan turned out to be a wonderful individual, but he wasn’t the right fit for Carrie – no matter how much they wished it were true. Yet, season two of “And Just Like That…” could show that taking another chance is all the rage this summer. (We’re choosing to overlook their brief fling in “Sex and the City 2.”)

Most memorable instance: Isn’t it peculiar that we found their second breakup scene, where they spent the night on the floor of an apartment they’d never share again, particularly touching?

Discuss the predicament. Robert, nearly flawless, served as a skilled physician for the New York Knicks and shared a common interest in soap operas with Miranda. However, his one weakness lay in not being reminiscent of Steve.

Most Memorable Moment: Either sharing their first kiss in front of their lockers (or mailboxes), or when she took a day off work for the very first time, just for him. Alternatively, the day they both contracted chicken pox together could also be considered a significant moment.

Among all the men on Sex and the City, Smith Jerrod could very well be the finest. His patience and generosity were extraordinary towards the fiercely independent Samantha, who put up a tough fight against falling for the model-turned-celebrity.

Most touching memory: Isn’t it heartwarming to reflect on the moment when Smith chopped off his beautiful long hair in support of Samantha, who had lost hers during chemotherapy treatment?

Absof–kinglutely. (Curse you, Peloton!)

Most Memorable Scene: Can’t we all agree that the highlight is when Big surprises Carrie by confessing his love in Paris? (Even though the bed fart/whoopee cushion joke is hard to forget and brings a chuckle.)

Much like the unexpected development of Miranda’s affection for Steve, we found ourselves feeling deeply for this couple, as if a massive weight had fallen upon us – akin to the shocking separation between them in “And Just Like That”‘s inaugural season. Long live Steve!

A standout instance that truly encapsulates the effortless nature of SATC‘s least fussy pair is undeniably Miranda’s spontaneous proposal, followed by their incredibly casual park wedding. They were so fitting, so ideal.

Love has a tendency to appear unexpectedly, just as when your less-than-impressive divorce attorney unexpectedly transforms into the ideal partner for you and an exceptional parent to your kids.

Most Memorable Moment: The delightfully disorganized yet flawlessly charming wedding ceremony. From the very first episode, Charlotte yearned for a storybook wedding, but what she received was a storybook marriage instead.

Family matters most in life; they’re the ones who are there through thick and thin. Some days you may not see eye-to-eye, but they remain the constant presence in your journey. Your family could be the ones you share blood with, or it might be a chosen family that you build over time.

Most memorable scene: Initially we considered showing Carrie walking Miranda down the aisle at her mother’s funeral as our best moment, but instead, we opted for a scene where all four friends gather together. This special moment occurs when Miranda doesn’t care about her wedding after learning about Samantha’s breast cancer diagnosis, and they all turn away from the celebration to simply support each other. After all, true friendship is about putting others first.

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2025-07-08 21:17