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Bobby Lee Says ‘And Just Like That…’ Dropped Him When Show Scaled Back Diversity

Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, he linked his exit to the end of Carrie’s podcast arc alongside a rollback of the show’s diversity agenda.

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Sarah Jessica Parker and Bobby Lee filming And Just Like That... (Getty)
Former And Just Like That star Bobby Lee. (Getty)
"And Just Like That" (Credit: HBO Max)

Overview

  • Bobby Lee told Entertainment Weekly that he believes his character Jackie Nee was cut from season 3 after producers removed several diversity-focused “woke” elements.
  • Season 3 premiered on May 29 and concluded Carrie Bradshaw’s podcast storyline, naturally ending roles for Lee, Sara Ramirez and Karen Pittman.
  • Lee praised Sarah Jessica Parker as “the nicest person I’ve ever met” and said he holds no ill will toward the cast or crew.
  • He previously credited his time on the series with inspiring a turning point in his sobriety journey after a difficult experience on set.
  • While promoting his new graphic novel Deadweight at Comic-Con, Lee emphasized that he maintains positive relationships as he moves on from the HBO Max series.