Sarah Jessica Parker can’t help but wonder why Carrie Bradshaw has so many critics.
It is clear that the actress who played a significant role in “Sex and the City” stands behind both the virtues and flaws of her character, as portrayed in the original show and its sequel “And Just Like That”.
In a recent episode of Call Her Daddy, I (Sarah) voiced my thoughts about someone’s lifestyle choices. I mentioned that over the past 25 years, she’s been perceived as someone who struggles with making wise decisions, managing her finances effectively, and at times, coming across as self-centered or frustrated.
Yet, she underscored the fact that Carrie possesses exceptional qualities such as being incredibly loyal, honest, trustworthy, an outstanding companion, gracious, dependable, attentive, supportive, and selfless – both in personal and public settings with her friends.
The actress who played a character reliant on her tight-knit circle of friends consisting of Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), and Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall) in the show, can empathize with some of the frustration, particularly regarding her stormy relationship with Mr. Big (Chris Noth).
To host Alex Cooper,” she said, “if I were observing her and if we were friends, I’d likely feel frustrated if I noticed a mistake she made repeatedly or a strategy she used in dealing with ‘Big,’ even though it was her choice.
Walking in Carrie’s Manolo Blahniks since 1998 offers her a unique viewpoint. She confessed, “I crave it all.” (or alternatively, “She yearns for the entire experience.”)
Sarah additionally feels that her character’s gender influences the kind of criticism she receives. Comparing her character to Tony Soprano from “The Sopranos,” the powerful mob boss portrayed by James Gandolfini, she highlighted that he too was a complex individual with many faults.
Nevertheless, she mentioned that Carrie faced stronger backlash due to rumors of her dating a married man (Big eventually got married to Bridget Moynahan’s character, Natasha Naginsky, in the second season).
Even though Sarah comprehends the basis of the criticism aimed at Carrie, her affection for the author remains unchanged. She further explained, “I appreciated her tenacity. She was like a small fighter.
Indeed, she finds it more authentic that Carrie isn’t flawless. She pointed out that Carrie doesn’t always make wise decisions and sometimes fails to live up to being an ideal friend, girlfriend, or even the best version of herself.
Sarah added, “I was very happy that they were writing her that way.”
Read on for a closer look at Carrie Bradshaw and her girl group in Just Like That.
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