With Carrie Bradshaw’s Manolos back on screen nearly three decades later, Sarah Jessica Parker has once again managed to get into the spotlight. The “Sex & the City” star returned for the revival “And Just Like That,” but instead of just fashion and friendships, the series sparked heated debates, memes, and plenty of pop culture chatter.
Photograph by Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxHowever, steering clear of all the social media buzz, SJP keeps it classic while responding to critics.
SJP Responds to ‘AJLT’ Hate Watchers With Candid Take
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxAs the “And Just Like That” finale aired on HBO Max, SJP reflected on the show’s critics, often dubbed “hate watchers.” Speaking to The New York Times, she kept her response simple:
“I don’t think I have the constitution to have spent a lot of time thinking about that,” Parker said.
“We always worked incredibly hard to tell stories that were interesting or real. I guess I don’t really care. And the reason I don’t care is because it has been so enormously successful, and the connections it has made with audiences have been very meaningful.”
“I don’t Really Care“ is now viral with fans backing SJP for keeping it classy, yet impactful!
Why ‘And Just Like That’ Became a Pop Culture Talking Point
From Big’s (Chris Noth) shocking Peloton death to Sara Ramirez’s polarizing nonbinary comedian Che Diaz, and even the finale’s infamous un-flushed turd moment, “And Just Like That” fueled countless social media debates.
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxThe revival was embraced by fans for reuniting beloved characters but also sparked ridicule online, becoming a major pop culture conversation piece.
Showrunner King on Hate-Watching & Fan Reactions
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxShowrunner Michael Patrick King also weighed in on the phenomenon of viewers who tuned in just to criticize. Speaking to Deadline, he admitted he welcomed both sides:
“Beyond everything that people have printed, there are people who have been watching it for many years,” King said.
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max“So there’s this great back and forth between all the noise of how they would do it differently or what they like or don’t like. And then there’s just appreciation for the fact that they’re seeing characters who went from 35 to 59. Trust me, you don’t write for nothing, for no reaction.”
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxHe added that while criticism can sting, the reactions prove the show’s impact: “Yes, they’re watching. And guess what? Yes, they’re watching.”
SJP Bids Farewell to Carrie Bradshaw
(Photo By Getty Images)Last month, King announced that the third season would serve as the series finale, ending the “Sex & the City” revival. “And just like that… the ongoing storytelling of the Sex & the City universe is coming to an end,” King shared.
Craig Blankenhorn/HBO MaxSJP, who first embodied Carrie in the original HBO series from 1998 to 2004 before starring in two films, offered her gratitude as she said goodbye.
She described the journey as filled with “the most sentimental and profound gratitude and lifetime of debt” to fans who embraced Carrie for nearly 30 years.
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