Some folks might call And Just Like That a show they love to hate, but Sarah Jessica Parker isn’t losing any sleep over it. The superstar, who is 60 years old, recently shared her thoughts. "I don’t think I’m built to spend much time thinking about that," Parker told The New York Times in an interview published on Friday, August 15. "We always work incredibly hard to tell interesting or real stories."
Parker explained her relaxed attitude further. "I guess I truly don’t care," she said. "And the reason I don’t care is because it’s been a huge success. The connections it has made with the audience have been very meaningful."
The Sex and The City reboot, titled And Just Like That, first aired in 2021. It brought back Carrie Bradshaw (Parker), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis), and Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon) to explore their lives in a new phase. Kim Cattrall, who famously played the beloved and carefree Samantha Jones, was not a regular part of the reboot. She only made a brief appearance in Season 2, filmed separately from her former co-stars.
News spread weeks before the Season 3 finale that And Just Like That would be coming to an end. Showrunner Michael Patrick King confirmed the decision earlier this month. "SJP and I held off on announcing it until now," King said in a statement. "We didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season." He also expressed deep gratitude. "With great thanks, we appreciate all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and hearts for all these years."
Reflecting on the show’s journey, Parker explained on Friday that ending And Just Like That was simply a creative choice. "It’s because that’s where the story ended," she stated. She noted that the team could have easily continued with familiar scenarios. "We could have kept doing coffee shops. There are a million ways to do it that are easy, familiar, and fun," she explained. "But for us, it felt exploitative."
Parker felt the decision to conclude the series was the right one. "We felt this was honorable," she said. "It’s very easy to stay. It’s where everyone is happy. But you have to have principles when making these very difficult and painful decisions, because so many people are affected."
In the third season, Carrie, who was previously married to the late Big (Chris Noth), navigates new romantic challenges. Her storyline involved dealing with the fallout from her breakup with Aidan (John Corbett) and her short romance with Duncan (Jonathan Cake). Ultimately, Carrie ends up on her own, a conclusion Parker "absolutely" approved for her character.
When asked where Carrie might be in 15 years, Parker offered a hopeful vision. "I think it would be a rather rich life," she mused. This rich life would include friendships, culture, travel, and the involvement of her friends’ children. "I feel good about her," Parker concluded. "I think she’s quite well positioned."