Sarah Jessica Parker, whose career has been significantly shaped by her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City," has revealed what she believes is the most common misconception fans hold about her. In a recent Q&A with British Vogue, the actress directly addressed the issue, stating, "That I’m Carrie."
Parker, 61, played the New York City-based dating and sex columnist for nearly three decades. This role spanned the original "Sex and the City" series (1998-2004), two feature films in 2008 and 2010, and the sequel series "And Just Like That," which concluded its three-season run in 2025. She described the character's presence in her professional life as having "dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years."
While Parker did not elaborate on the specific differences between her personal life and Carrie Bradshaw's persona in the interview, she did engage playfully with the character's legacy. When asked what Carrie's hypothetical Substack would be called, Parker quipped, "I Couldn't Help But Wonder."
Despite her assertion of an identity separate from Bradshaw, Parker acknowledged a shared passion for fashion, particularly footwear. When pressed to choose a single "one shoe" to wear, she selected the Vivienne Westwood DIY Roman sandals from the spring/summer 2009 Gold Label collection.
Beyond her professional achievements, Parker identified her family as her greatest accomplishment. She married actor Matthew Broderick, 64, in 1997, and together they have three children: son James, 23, and 17-year-old twins Marion and Tabitha. "The family we’ve created together," she stated, is what she would share as her biggest accomplishment. She humorously added a note about domesticity, saying, "but sometimes I’m like, ‘I wish you’d given me that laundry sooner!’"
In other recent news, Parker paid tribute to the late country music icon Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80. Sharing photos on Instagram, Parker expressed her admiration for Parton, calling her "One of the greatest this country ever produced. Legend. For real. Forever." She highlighted Parton's advocacy work and lamented the loss while emphasizing gratitude for her contributions.