Cynthia Nixon Reveals What She Hated About ‘Sex and the City’

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In an interview featured in Grazia on Monday, May 26, Nixon revealed that she revisited all six seasons of the beloved HBO series before stepping back into the role of Miranda Hobbes for the spinoff And Just Like That.

At 59, Nixon expressed that she believes 90 percent of the original series still holds up quite well, while admitting “some aspects have genuinely not aged well.” She shared with the publication her discomfort regarding the predominantly white cast, stating, “It was always very challenging being part of a show that lacked diversity. I always found that disappointing. When we brought it up, the response was: this is Candace Bushnell’s universe, and it is a very white universe. I thought, 'Alright…’”

The actress, who is married to Christine Marinoni, commented that “some of the portrayals of transgender individuals and some aspects related to LGBTQ+ issues were somewhat cringeworthy to reflect on.”

Nevertheless, Nixon views Sex and the City as “a feminist show — it has consistently been a feminist show.”

When the series first premiered in 1998, Nixon was 32, introducing audiences to the determined lawyer Miranda and her close friends as they explored the vibrant dating scene in New York City.

“What you must keep in mind is that we were in our thirties and forties,” Nixon remarked. “When I look back at the show now, we resemble children, but being single at that age during that era still carried a certain stigma.”

Summarizing its early 2000s ethos, she stated: “You can be a woman and enjoy sexual experiences with various partners. That doesn’t make you promiscuous or imply that you are using sex for leverage. You were engaging in sex simply because you liked it!”

The series concluded in 2004 with Miranda finding happiness and stability alongside her husband Steve (David Eigenberg), but when And Just Like That debuted in 2021, Miranda chose to leave Steve for Che (Sara Ramirez), a storyline that disappointed many fans who cherished the bond between Miranda and Steve.

Nixon conveyed to Grazia that the negative reactions “don’t really affect me. Our show has always had a tendency to shock. If we only played it safe and nice, what’s the point in watching?”

She added, “I adore Che; I adore Sara. It’s difficult to consider how people would have perceived Che if Che hadn’t seemingly ended the relationship between Steve and Miranda. But I want a show where characters aren’t always on their best behavior.”

The third season of And Just Like That is set to premiere on Thursday, May 29. In the Season 2 finale, which aired in August 2023, Miranda reconciled with Steve, agreeing to remain friends post-divorce. She also encountered her recent ex Che, allowing the former couple to find common ground as well.

“We accomplished something challenging: we took something well-known and refreshed it,” said showrunner Michael Patrick King in a 2022 Variety interview. “Both positively and negatively.”

He indicated at that time that he paid little heed to the diverse reactions unfolding on social media.

“I focus on the bigger picture rather than the details,” King remarked. “I keep track of the overarching trends: ‘This is the most incredible thing I’ve encountered! This is the absolute worst! They all deserve to be eliminated! I can’t imagine life without them. The clothing is awful, the clothing is fantastic.’ I’m not interested in the small details of anything.”