21 things you probably didn't know about 'Sex and the City'

Erin McDowellMar 26, 2021, 21:25 IST

Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, and Kim Cattrall of "Sex and the City."HBO/Getty Images

"Sex and the City" was based on the real life and columns of New York writer Candace Bushnell.
Magnolia Bakery cupcakes soared in popularity after being featured on the show.
However, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall had to be convinced to sign on in the first place.

The series is based on the book "Sex and the City" by Candace Bushnell.

Candace Bushnell attends the New York premiere of "Sex and the City" in 2008. JIMI CELESTE/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images

Many of the characters were inspired by real-life people.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth on the set of "Sex and the City." HBO/Getty Images

The female writers of "Sex and the City" often incorporated their own experiences and dating faux pas into the episodes.

A scene from "Sex and the City." HBO

Sarah Jessica Parker had to be talked into playing the iconic role of Carrie Bradshaw.

Sarah Jessica Parker and the show's creator, Darren Star. Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images

Kim Cattrall also originally passed on the opportunity to play Samantha Jones.

Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones in "Sex and the City." Paramount Pictures/Newsmakers/Getty Images

Kristin Davis was originally asked to read for the role of Carrie, not Charlotte.

Kristin Davis. Getty Images

Charlotte York was originally written as a smaller role compared to the other three ladies.

Kristin Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker filming "Sex and the City." Tom Kingston/WireImage/Getty Images

Cynthia Nixon isn't a natural redhead but agreed to dye her blonde hair for the role.

Cynthia Nixon and Sarah Jessica Parker film a scene from "Sex and the City." Matthew Peyton/Getty Images

The newspaper Carrie Bradshaw's column appears in was named after the show's creator and executive producer.

Carrie's column in The New York Star. HBO

You can visit Carrie's apartment in real life, but it's at a totally different address than the one mentioned in the series.

Sarah Jessica Parker in "Sex and the City." HBO

In the third season of the show, Sarah Jessica Parker had to get a tetanus shot after shooting one famous scene.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth fall into Central Park Lake filming a scene for "Sex and the City." Lawrence Schwartzwald/Sygma/Getty Images

Not much thought was given to Mr. Big's real name before the finale.

"John." HBO

Sarah Jessica Parker was the only actress out of the main four who refused to do any nudity.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall in "Sex and the City." HBO

In the original opening montage, Carrie wore a totally different outfit to the now-iconic pink-and-white ensemble.

Sarah Jessica Parker in the opening credits of "Sex and the City." HBO

"Sex and the City" costume designer Patricia Field bought the white tutu in a bargain bin for only $5.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Patricia Field in 2003. Carmen Valdes/Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images

"Sex and the City" shaped many trends and led to a rise in the popularity of cupcakes.

Cynthia Nixon and Sarah Jessica Parker filming "Sex and the City" in front of Magnolia Bakery. HBO

In the first LA-shot episode, "Escape from New York," Carrie was supposed to meet with a different actor than Matthew McConaughey.

Matthew McConaughey. Gary Miller/Getty Images

Parker was pregnant during the fifth season of the show.

Sarah Jessica Parker filming "Sex and the City." Mark Mainz/Getty Images

Sarah Jessica Parker had to have her heels taped to her feet while she ran through the streets of Paris in the "Sex and the City" finale.

Sarah Jessica Parker on the set of the "Sex and the City" finale in Paris. James Devaney/WireImage/Getty Images

The only item of clothing worn multiple times throughout the show was Carrie's fur coat.

Sarah Jessica Parker in "Sex and the City." IMDb/HBO

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