Kristin Davis Discusses $5,000 Pilot Offer

Kristin Davis recently shared insights from her early days on 'Sex and the City' during the debut episode of her podcast 'Are You a Charlotte?'. She revealed that while filming the pilot in 1998, she was presented with a new contract offering her just $5,000 as a recurring character, which caused her concern given the pilot's reported production cost of around $2.5 million. Despite her reservations about the pilot's quality, describing it as 'choppy and hectic,' she believed that the show's creator, Darren Star, would have communicated any significant changes if necessary. After consulting her lawyer, who advised her not to sign the contract, she decided to trust that her position was secure. Ultimately, Davis continued as a series regular, and her character, Charlotte, became a beloved part of the show's ensemble. The discussion highlights the unpredictable nature of pilot productions and the challenges actors can face in early contract negotiations.