Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker
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Sarah Jessica Parker
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(60 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Nelsonville, Ohio, U.S.
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5'3 ft ()
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Biography of Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker is an American actress who gained worldwide fame for her role as the glamorous journalist Carrie Bradshaw in the series "Sex and the City". She's also become a fashion icon, partnering with major brands and launching her own fragrance line.
In the photo: Sarah Jessica Parker
In the photo: Sarah Jessica Parker

Childhood

Sarah Jessica Parker was born in Nelsonville, Ohio, on March 25, 1965. She's one of four kids born to journalist Stephen and teacher Barbara. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother remarried. Her stepfather also had four children, so their house was always buzzing with activity. Sarah respects her father's Jewish heritage, though she has never considered herself religious.
Sarah Jessica Parker in Annie (right)
Sarah Jessica Parker in Annie (right)
During her school years, Parker developed an interest in theater and ballet, and her successful performances at the local level gave her confidence. At just 12 years old, she landed a role in the Broadway production of "Annie," playing a character named July. She performed this role for four years. To be close to their daughter, Sarah's parents moved to New Jersey with her.

Acting Career

After her success in landmark productions like "Annie" and "The Sound of Music," Sarah set her sights on film and television. Her debut was an episode in "Rich Kids" (1979). For a while, she had to take whatever small roles came her way, gaining experience bit by bit.
Sarah Jessica Parker Got the 1st Role She Audition for on Broadway at 8 Years Old
In the '80s, Parker appeared in several notable films: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" (1985), "Flight of the Navigator" (1986), and others. But steady screen work remained elusive.
Sarah Jessica Parker in 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'
Sarah Jessica Parker in 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'
Sarah's career flourished in the '90s. She starred in films of various genres, from comedy to science fiction: "Hocus Pocus" (1993), "Striking Distance" (1993), "The First Wives Club" (1996), and "Mars Attacks!" (1996) were the most notable in Parker's filmography of that period. She worked with many top-tier stars: Bruce Willis, Bette Midler, Nicolas Cage, Steve Martin, and Goldie Hawn.
Sarah Jessica Parker with Bruce Willis in 'Striking Distance'
Sarah Jessica Parker with Bruce Willis in 'Striking Distance'

Sex and the City

When HBO started developing "Sex and the City," Sarah quickly emerged as a top contender for the lead role. Producer and writer Darren Star saw no one but Parker for the role of Carrie Bradshaw. But she was hesitant about returning to TV. What ultimately swayed her was encouragement from her husband and brother, plus Star's persistence and his offer to make Sarah a producer.
Sarah Jessica Parker Explains The Plot Of Sex and the City
Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis took on the other three leading roles in the show. The frank series about four New York friends became an instant cult classic, running for six seasons and spawning movie sequels.
After 'Sex and the City,' Sarah Jessica Parker began to be identified with Carrie Bradshaw
After 'Sex and the City,' Sarah Jessica Parker began to be identified with Carrie Bradshaw
Audiences began seeing Sarah as Carrie. After each season, Parker received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, winning four trophies, including three consecutive wins from 2001-2003.
73 Questions with Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker hasn't been able to match the massive success of "Sex and the City." While she didn't have any major flops in the 2000s, her projects didn't generate much buzz either. Her most successful films include "The Family Stone" (2005) with Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Claire Danes, "Failure to Launch" (2006) with Matthew McConaughey, and Garry Marshall's romantic comedy "New Year's Eve" (2011). On television, Sarah appeared in the hit series "Glee" in 2012 and played one of the main roles in "Divorce" (2016).
Sarah Jessica Parker in Glee

Other Projects

Like her iconic character, Sarah Jessica Parker is regarded as a fashion authority. She's a regular at fashion shows and high-profile events. She often partners with brands, either fronting ad campaigns or creating her own product lines. Sarah has her own personal perfume collection.
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Sarah Jessica Parker is an active social media user. She has more than 4 million followers on social networks, and she regularly posts updates.

Sarah Jessica Parker's Personal Life

Sarah had several high-profile relationships over the years. While most were brief, her romance with Robert Downey Jr. lasted about 6 years, ending in 1991. One of the reasons for their split was Downey's struggle with substance abuse. The two didn't reconnect until 2015.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr.
In May 1997, Sarah married actor Matthew Broderick. Five years later, they welcomed their first child, a son named James Wilkie.
Sarah Jessica Parker with husband Matthew Broderick
Sarah Jessica Parker with husband Matthew Broderick
In 2009, the couple welcomed twin girls Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell via surrogate. The family splits their time between New York and summers in Ireland.
Sarah Jessica Parker with her husband and children
Sarah Jessica Parker with her husband and children
Sarah's siblings have also made their mark in entertainment. Pippin teaches, writes plays, and directs, while Timothy (known as Toby), Andrew, and Megan are all actors.

Sarah Jessica Parker Now

The actress runs a design business and launches new fragrances worldwide. She also backed Cynthia Nixon's run for New York Governor, actively campaigning for her.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon
Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon
While Sarah isn't acting as much these days, she has several projects in the works, including the drama "Here and Now" and comedy series "Divorce."

Rumors about a possible continuation of "Sex and the City" persisted for a long time. Many fans doubted it would happen, given Nixon's political pursuits and the very public salary disputes between Parker and Kim Cattrall. But the sequel finally arrived in 2021. The series is titled "And Just Like That". It follows the trio of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte—minus Samantha, since Kim Cattrall ultimately chose not to return.
A scene from the series 'And Just Like That'
A scene from the series 'And Just Like That'

Sarah Jessica Parker: latest news and articles

  • I watched the video with Sarah from Vogue 73 questions. Well, how cool she is, I can`t
    2021-04-29 16:28:29
  • «Striking Distance» Parker shone alongside her colleague Bruce Willis. Well done guys
    2021-04-15 08:22:50
  • Goddess of the TV series «Sex and the City»! I watched it in my student years with the girls from the campus :)
    2021-04-03 12:10:26
  • For me, Parker, even if not a written beauty, but such charisma in a woman, you still need to look. She has so much perseverance and natural fortitude!
    2021-03-24 14:10:02
  • The legendary Carrie Bradshaw performed by Sarah Jessica Parker conquered many viewers a few years ago :)
    2021-02-11 11:26:37
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