HBO/Getty;Courtesy of HBO Max And just like that ...Sex and the Cityfirst aired almost 27 years ago! When the show premiered on June 6, 1998, it changed television, conversations around sex — and the careers of its four leads,Kristin Davis,Kim Cattrall,Sarah Jessica ParkerandCynthia Nixon. And now, the show's sequel seriesAnd Just Like That...is back for season 3, premiering on May 29, 2025 on Max. To celebrate the return of Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda — take a look back at the core cast ofSex and the City,then and now. Parkerhad been acting for years (Square Pegs, L.A. Story, The First Wives Club)before she landed the role that catapulted her to superstardom: cosmopolitan-drinking, hopeless romantic Carrie Bradshaw on the groundbreaking HBO showSex and the City(SATC), which debuted in 1998. She has since reprised the iconic character in numerous spin-offs — 2008'sSex in the Cityfilm, itsSex in the City 2(2010) sequel and Max'sAnd Just Like That...series which returns for its third season on May 29, 2025. Beyond her role as Carrie, Parker went on to star in films, including 2005'sThe Family Stoneand 2006'sFailure to Launch,and appeared on three episodes of FOX'sGleein 2012, her first TV gig sinceSATC.Parker also returned to HBO when she starred as Frances Dufresne on the seriesDivorcefrom 2016 to 2019. Outside of television, Parker formed her own production company, Pretty Matches, in 2005. She and her husband,Matthew Broderick, gotmarried in 1997and sharethree kids— twin daughtersTabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwelland sonJames Wilkie Broderick. Celebrated performers of both stage and screen, Broderick is a two-time Tony Award winner, and Parker is a two-time Emmy Award winner. In 2022, Parker and Broderickcostarred in the Broadway revival of Neil Simon'sPlaza Suite. At the end ofAnd Just Like That...season 2, Carrie says goodbye to her Upper East Side apartment and agreed to a five-year break with Aidan, though the trailer for season 3 teases that they are still in touch as Carrie attempts to "figure it out." HBO/Newsmakers/Getty;Courtesy of Max Since playing Samantha Jones onSATCand reprising her role in its film adaptations,Cattrallhas remained on-screen. Some of her notable movie credits includeCrossroads(2002) andIce Princess(2005), in addition to TV work such asProducing Parker,Sensitive Skin, How I Met Your FatherandTell Me a Story. Outside of acting,Cattrall has written two books—Sexual Intelligencein 2005 andBeing a Girlin 2006. Cattrall starred in and executive produced Fox's 2020 dramaFilthy Rich.She did not repriseherSATCrole of Samantha Jones in 2021'sAnd Just Like That... and had priorly expressed that she felt her time with franchise had come to a natural end following the second film.But in June 2023, news broke that she'd be returning toAJLTin season 2 with a surprise season-ending cameo. The cameo did in fact come during the finale when she appeared from the backseat of a car telling Carrie over the phone that she was stuck in London and wouldn't be able to make it to her "Last Supper" in her old apartment. Cattrall has been datingRussell Thomas, an employee of BBC, since 2016. HBO/Newsmakers/Getty;Craig Blankenhorn/Max In addition to reprising her role as Charlotte York in its film adaptations and Max'sAnd Just Like That…,Davishas nabbed numerous parts on the screen and the stage since the series wrapped in 2004. During the 2000s, Davis voiced the leading role of Miss Spider in the animated kid's seriesMiss Spider's Sunny Patch Friendsfrom 2004 to 2008, and in 2013, she guest appeared onProject Runway. Some of her film titles includeThe Shaggy Dog(2006) andCouples Retreat(2009), as well asHoliday in the Wild(2019),which helped highlight her work in the field of elephant conservation. Davis has also worked extensively with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to address female sexual violence in Congo. Davis made her Broadway debut in 2012'sThe Best Manrevival oppositeJames Earl JonesandJohn Stamos. Outside of acting, Davis is the mom of two children, daughter Gemma Rose and sonWilson. Following season 2 ofAnd Just Like That...,which sees Charlotte diving back into a full-time job as well as continuing to navigate parenting teenage children, the season 3 trailer teases that she'll continue to be juggling it all! Globe Photos/ZUMAPRESS/Alamy;Craig Blankenhorn/Max Since playing Miranda Hobbes onSATCand reprising herEmmy Award-winningrole in its film adaptations and Max spin-off,Nixonhas racked up a number of accolades for her critically acclaimed work on the screen and stage. In 2006, she won theTony Awardfor best actress in a play for her role inRabbit Holeand another in 2017 forThe Little Foxes. In 2008, her part inLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitwon her an Emmy for outstanding guest actress in a drama series. She also won aGrammy Awardfor best spoken word album for her work on Al Gore'sAn Inconvenient Truthin 2009. Nixon ran for governor of New Yorkas a Democrat in 2018 but lost toAndrew Cuomo. She has also been a longtime activist,particularly for LGBTQ rights. In 2021, Nixonmarried education activist Christine Marinoni; they welcomed their son Max together in 2011. Nixon is also the mother to Seph and Charles with ex-husband Danny Mozes. Since 2022, Nixon has appeared as Ada Brook in HBO's post-Civil War society drama,The Gilded Age. At the end ofAJLTseason 2, Miranda represents her firm in an interview with BBC — which we see her do again in the season 3 teaser — and has a sweet reunion with ex-husband Steve at his new Coney Island food stand and tells him she wants to be a part of his life. The moment came after Miranda's relationship with Che came to an end earlier in the season. ZUMA Press/ Alamy;Craig Blankenhorn/Max Since playing Aidan Shaw onSATC,Corbetthas held several long-lasting roles outside the franchise. He played Max Gregson onUnited States of Tarafrom 2009 to 2011 and Seth Holt onParenthoodfrom 2011 to 2015. Other notable titles includeThe Messenger(2007), MyBig Fat Greek Wedding(2002) and its 2016 sequel. Corbett also costarred alongside leadLana Condorin theTo All the Boys I've Loved Beforefranchise playing her dad, Dr. Daniel Covey. Though he teased that he would participate inAnd Just Like That...,his character never appeared in season 1, andSarah Jessica Parker said he apologized for confusing fans. Aidan is back for season 2, though, as Parker shared pictures of her and Corbettsmooching in character on set. In addition to acting, Corbett has pursued a country music career and released two studio albums:John Corbettin 2006 andLeaving Nothin' Behindin 2013. Corbett is married to actress Bo Derek — whom hemet in 2002andwed in 2020. They livetogether on a ranchin Santa Ynez, California. And speaking of living a quieter life, the last episode of season 2 ofAnd Just Like That...sees Aidan deciding to move to Virginia to be there for his son — at least until he's out of his teenage years. Along with the move, he and Carrie also agree to take a five-year break. In the season 3 teaser, the now former couple appears to still be in touch and sorting out their "complicated" arrangement. Cinematic / Alamy; Craig Blankenhorn/Max Handlerhas held several roles since playing Harry Goldenblatt inSATC,the films and spin-off series, and pursued other ventures outside of acting. AfterSATCwrapped in 2004, Handler had a longtime role as Charlie Runkle on the comedy seriesCalifornicationfrom 2007 to 2014. He starred as Eastern District US Attorney Jacob Warner in Starz's dramaPowerin 2020. Handler is a contributing news writer atThe Huffington Postand has written two books, including 2008'sIt's Only Temporary...The Good News and the Bad News of Being Alive,which addresses his experience with acute myeloid leukemia. He's also the father of daughter Sofia Clementina — whom he welcomed with his wife Elisa Atti, a chemist, in 2007. Maximum Film / Alamy; Craig Blankenhorn/Max Eigenberg has racked up various TV and movie credits since playing Steve Brady onSATC. Aside fromreprising his role in its film adaptations and spin-off series, the actor has played Lieutenant Christopher Herrmann on NBC'sChicago Firesince 2012. The actor shared that he's experiencing hearing loss, which inspired theAnd Just Like That…writers to make hischaracter, Steve Brady, partially deaf. Eigenberg and his wife Chrysti share a son Louie Steven, born in 2009, and a daughter Myrna Belle, born in 2014. Since his portrayal of Mr. Big onSATC,Nothhas held a number of roles outside of that of Carrie Bradshaw's husband in theSex and the Cityfilms and spin-off series. BeforeSATC, Noth playedMike Logan onLaw & Orderand reprised his role onLaw & Order: Criminal Intentfrom 2005 to 2008. Noth then held a recurring role as Peter Florrick on 2009'sThe Good Wifeand was nominated for aGolden Globefor his work on the show. Noth also appeared on the 2021 revival ofThe Equalizeron CBS. Shortly after Noth'sSex and the Citycharacter,Mr. Big died onscreen in December 2021, Noth wasaccused of sexual assault by multiple women, which he denies. As a result of the accusations,Noth's character was written out of the finale ofAnd Just Like That...,as well asout ofThe Equalizer. Noth and his wifeTara Wilsonshare two sons, Orion Christopher, born in 2008, and Keats, born in 2020. In addition to playing Stanford Blatch onSATCand its spinoffs,Garsonacted as Mozzie inWhite Collarfrom 2009 until 2014. Other TV appearances includedHawaii Five-0andWhole Day Downand films such asZoom(2006) andWalk of Shame(2014). Garson was a regular guest on the25 Words or Lessgame show in 2019 and 2020. Garson welcomed his son,Nathen, through adoption in 2009. Sadly, the actordied from pancreatic canceron Sept. 21, 2021 at age 57. Many of hisSATCcastmates paid tribute to Garson bysharing fond memoriesfollowing his death. Lewisplayed Cattrall's model boyfriend, Smith Jerrod, onSATCand its sequel films. Despitenot reprising his rolein theAnd Just Like That…spin-off, he's guest appeared in several titles since, such asHow I Met Your MotherandHouse. He picked up recurring roles onBrothers & Sistersin 2007 and 2009 and later starred on NBC'sMidnight Texasfrom 2017 until 2018. In 2022,Lewis was announced as a contestanton season 31 ofDancing with the Stars. He was eliminated during the first week after finishing in last place. In 2020, the actorgot engaged to actress Liz Godwin. Read the original article onPeople
