Jason Lewis, who portrayed Smith Jerrod in "Sex and the City," recently reunited with co-star Kristin Davis on her podcast, "Are You A Charlotte?" This appearance marked a notable shift in Lewis's public stance regarding the feud between Davis's fellow castmate Kim Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker.
In 2018, Lewis had publicly sided with Parker, describing her as a "gracious lady" and stating, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" in reference to Cattrall. However, during his appearance on Davis's podcast, Lewis reflected on his time on the show and his character, Smith, even mentioning a memorable nude scene. This suggests a potential softening of his previous position.
Davis, who has publicly maintained a stance of respecting Cattrall's decision not to participate in the "And Just Like That..." reboot, expressed her pleasure at Lewis's podcast appearance. She captioned a post, "Thank you Jason for coming on the podcast and giving us a fascinating update on your new creative project and reminiscing about some of the shenanigans Smith Jerrod got into. So great to see you."
Lewis's character, Smith Jerrod, was a waiter and aspiring actor who became romantically involved with Samantha Jones, played by Cattrall. Their relationship evolved from casual to serious, and they were together at the end of the original series in 2004. The couple later broke up in the 2008 film "Sex and the City: The Movie," and Lewis reprised his role in the 2010 sequel.
In contrast to his 2018 comments, Lewis recently responded to a fan on Instagram regarding his character, "Smith was nothing without her," referencing Cattrall's character, Samantha. This statement prompted a strong reaction from fans who supported the idea of Smith and Samantha being an "end game" couple.
The public falling out between Cattrall and Parker, which reportedly began during the filming of the original series, has been a subject of public discussion for years. Cattrall has publicly stated that Parker "could have been nicer" to her. In 2018, Cattrall directly addressed Parker on Instagram, accusing her of exploiting her family's tragedy and attempting to restore her public image.
Lewis had previously stated in 2021 that he had not been approached to return for the "And Just Like That..." reboot. Cattrall was reportedly paid $1 million for a brief cameo in the second season of the reboot, negotiating directly with HBO Max executives.