Sarah Jessica Parker Reflects on Toxic Big, Carrie Relationship After Onscreen Death

Sarah Jessica Parker has reflected on the complex relationship between Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big in 'Sex and the City' and its revival 'And Just Like That,' describing it as both messy and wonderful—romantic yet destructive, healthy yet a disaster. She expressed how difficult it was professionally and personally to portray Big's death in the revival, calling it a major narrative element that was hard to say goodbye to after years of storytelling. Parker acknowledged fan criticisms of their relationship as toxic but emphasized the depth and epic nature of the story they shared. The death of Big also introduced a new chapter for Carrie, who grieved as a widow and later rekindled a romance with Aidan Shaw. Parker and her co-stars Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon returned for the revival, while Kim Cattrall did not, and the cast has addressed past criticisms of the original series, including its lack of diversity. The cast has also publicly supported women who accused Chris Noth of sexual assault, with Noth denying the allegations.