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.
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.
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.

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.
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.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 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.
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.
