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Sarah Jessica Parker Defends Carrie Bradshaw and Exposes Gender Bias in Criticism

Sarah Jessica Parker challenged the practice of celebrating flawed male TV leads while condemning female characters for comparable mistakes

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Overview

  • Parker described Carrie Bradshaw as fundamentally decent, generous and resilient, arguing her missteps highlight human complexity rather than a moral failing.
  • She questioned why audiences readily forgive male television protagonists for serious wrongdoing but condemn women for choices like affairs or reckless spending.
  • Parker revealed that a harsh magazine critique of her physical appearance during the original series run left her in tears, saying the comments felt purposefully cruel.
  • She admitted she was unprepared for personal scrutiny before social media, noting that commentary on her physical person felt invasive and not about her work.
  • Parker confessed she has largely avoided rewatching Sex and the City because viewing herself on screen was too unsettling to provide useful feedback.