WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'Sex and the City' 23 years later

Gabbi ShawJan 12, 2021, 21:03 IST

Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha were family.Home Box Office (HBO)

"Sex and the City" premiered in 1998, and completely changed TV.
From its frank discussions of sex to its exploration of the then-radical idea that women over 30 could be single and happy, the show's impact can still be felt today.
Even after plans for a third film were quashed, fans continued to be passionate about their favorite show — and they've been rewarded. A revival series on HBO Max titled "And Just Like That..." was announced in January 2021.

It's been over 20 years since audiences were introduced to Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte. These women represent four different archetypal personalities that people identify with to this day. It's not uncommon to hear someone say, "I'm such a Samantha."

In the two decades since the show premiered, there have been six seasons and two movies - and now a revival on HBO Max titled "And Just Like That..."

Whether you're Team Sarah or Team Kim, take a stroll down memory lane and find out what your fave Manhattan residents with unrealistically huge apartments are up to today.

Sarah Jessica Parker recently wrapped up her HBO series "Divorce."

Parker played hopeless romantic Carrie Bradshaw. Diane Freed and Frederick M. Brown/Getty

Kim Cattrall was poised to be the breakout star of "Sex and the City," but hasn't been able to replicate that level of success with recent projects.

Cattrall played the group's resident expert on sex and relationships, Samantha Jones. Stephen Trupp/AP and Stuart C. Wilson/Getty

Kristin Davis took a step back from acting after her time on the show and has been concentrating on activism and non-profit work. She's slowly making her way back now.

Davis portrayed the prim and proper Charlotte York. Stephen Trupp/AP and Rich Fury/Getty

Cynthia Nixon moved away from acting and towards politics - she ran for governor of New York in 2018. Now, she's returning to Hollywood.

Nixon played lawyer Miranda Hobbes, the most rational, down-to-earth of the bunch. Handout and Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Chris Noth reprised his role on "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" after his time as Mr. Big. He also had another mega-hit with TV series "The Good Wife."

Big's name wasn't revealed until the final episode - it's John. Peter Kramer and Casey Curry/AP

David Eigenberg joined "Chicago Fire" in 2012.

Eigenberg played Steve Brady, the father of Miranda's son, and her eventual husband. Lawrence Lucier and Daniel Boczarski/Getty

Evan Handler is as well known for his time on "Sex and the City" as he is for his role on "Californication."

Handler's character Harry Goldenblatt, a Jewish divorce lawyer, was the opposite of everything Charlotte thought she wanted. Evan Agostini and Joshua Blanchard/Getty

Jason Lewis has steadily acted since the show ended.

Lewis played Smith Jerrod, Samantha's most serious relationship during the course of the show. Peter Kramer/AP and Christopher Polk/Getty

John Corbett's role in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and its sequel made him a box-office success.

Aidan Shaw was part of the Carrie-Big-Aidan love triangle. Sebastian Artz and Tommaso Bodi/Getty

Willie Garson moved from a small recurring role on "Sex and the City" to a starring one on "White Collar."

Stanford Blatch has since been described as the "token gay friend" of the show. Russ Einhorn/AP and Tibrina Hobson/Getty

Kyle MacLachlan was already famous for his role as Agent Dale Cooper in "Twin Peaks" by the time he appeared on "Sex and the City," and he continues to play iconic TV characters to this day.

MacLachlan played Charlotte's first husband, the troubled Trey MacDougal. Scott Gries and Jamie McCarthy/Getty

Kyle MacLachlan was already famous for his role as Agent Dale Cooper in "Twin Peaks" by the time he appeared on "Sex and the City," and he continues to play iconic TV characters to this day.

James Remar has grown into an accomplished voice actor in the years since the show ended.

Remar was Samantha's on and off boyfriend Richard Wright. Frazer Harrison and Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Ron Livingston has continued to work in the TV world and is currently starring in two shows: "Loudermilk" and "A Million Little Things."

Livingston's character Jack Berger is most famous for the infamous Post-it breakup. Tim Goodwin/AP and Frazer Harrison/Getty

Lynn Cohen didn't begin acting until the '90s (she was in her 50s), and is now most famous for her role as Mags in "The Hunger Games" franchise. She died in 2020 at age 86.

Cohen played Miranda's judgmental but loving housekeeper Magda. Andrew H. Walker and Dave Kotinsky/Getty

Lynn Cohen didn't begin acting until the '90s (she was in her 50s), and is now most famous for her role as Mags in "The Hunger Games" franchise. She died in 2020 at age 86.

Mario Cantone has enjoyed a successful career in comedy and theater since his role on the show.

Cantone played Anthony Marantino, the wedding-planner-turned-friend of Charlotte's. Lawrence Lucier and Fernanda Calfat/Getty

Mikhail Baryshnikov was a professional ballet dancer before starring on "SATC" - he hasn't acted much since the show ended.

Baryshnikov played Carrie's polarizing boyfriend Aleksandr Petrovsky, aka The Russian, in the show's last season. Scott Gries/Getty and Jordan Strauss/AP

Frances Sternhagen has appeared in many popular TV shows and theater roles.

Sternhagen played Bunny MacDougal, Charlotte's overbearing mother-in-law. Scott Gries and Slaven Vlasic/Getty

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: The cast of 'Sex and the City' 23 years later

Sarah Jessica Parker recently wrapped up her HBO series "Divorce."

Kim Cattrall was poised to be the breakout star of "Sex and the City," but hasn't been able to replicate that level of success with recent projects.

Kristin Davis took a step back from acting after her time on the show and has been concentrating on activism and non-profit work. She's slowly making her way back now.

Cynthia Nixon moved away from acting and towards politics - she ran for governor of New York in 2018. Now, she's returning to Hollywood.

Chris Noth reprised his role on "Law and Order: Criminal Intent" after his time as Mr. Big. He also had another mega-hit with TV series "The Good Wife."

David Eigenberg joined "Chicago Fire" in 2012.

Evan Handler is as well known for his time on "Sex and the City" as he is for his role on "Californication."

Jason Lewis has steadily acted since the show ended.

John Corbett's role in "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and its sequel made him a box-office success.

Willie Garson moved from a small recurring role on "Sex and the City" to a starring one on "White Collar."

Kyle MacLachlan was already famous for his role as Agent Dale Cooper in "Twin Peaks" by the time he appeared on "Sex and the City," and he continues to play iconic TV characters to this day.

James Remar has grown into an accomplished voice actor in the years since the show ended.

Ron Livingston has continued to work in the TV world and is currently starring in two shows: "Loudermilk" and "A Million Little Things."

Lynn Cohen didn't begin acting until the '90s (she was in her 50s), and is now most famous for her role as Mags in "The Hunger Games" franchise. She died in 2020 at age 86.

Mario Cantone has enjoyed a successful career in comedy and theater since his role on the show.

Mikhail Baryshnikov was a professional ballet dancer before starring on "SATC" - he hasn't acted much since the show ended.

Frances Sternhagen has appeared in many popular TV shows and theater roles.