Podcast Summary
Podcast: Are You A Charlotte?
Host: Kristin Davis (with guest Heather Locklear)
Episode: An Epic Day with the Girls
Date: March 6, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of “Are You A Charlotte?” is a lively, nostalgia-filled conversation between Kristin Davis and returning guest Heather Locklear. The two friends spend a day together in Los Angeles, reminiscing about their lives in LA and New York, their experiences on Sex and the City, navigating the entertainment industry, and sharing lighthearted personal stories about fashion, food, and the highs and lows of auditioning. Listeners get an inside look at the blend of glamour, reality, and humor that defined both their careers and private lives, with plenty of laughs and candid moments along the way.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Life in LA vs. New York
- Moving to LA:
- Kristin moved to LA at age 9 and later to West Hollywood after high school.
- Both women share vivid, nostalgic memories of their LA beginnings and talk about the city’s creative energy, alternating feelings of love and frustration, and the cyclic longing for a change of scene.
- Quote: “Sometimes I'm here and I love it, and other times I get really sick of it. But then I leave and then I miss it so much.” — Kristin Davis [02:27]
- The LA Vibe:
- Discussion about LA being full of people “in the business,” which is both inspiring and, at times, overwhelming.
- Both celebrate the weather and the ability to enjoy outdoor life year-round.
- Quote: “We're in the winter and it's 80 degrees here today. Like, you cannot beat that, right?” — Kristin Davis [03:19]
- New York Memories & Real Estate:
- Kristin still owns her New York apartment (bought in 2001) and loves splitting time between coasts.
- Quote: “So, I bought my apartment in 2001, and I still have it.” — Kristin Davis [04:34]
- Heather shares her experience of always renting and the fantasy of living on Central Park West, which Kristin teases as “very Charlotte of you.”
- They compare neighborhoods: Heather’s “Brooklyn summer,” the magic of Prospect Park, stays in the Village, and the social quirks of never wanting to travel north of 14th Street.
- Kristin still owns her New York apartment (bought in 2001) and loves splitting time between coasts.
- Tourist Spots:
- The iconic “Carrie House” and the phenomenon of constant fans taking photos; funny stories about being ignored by fans too busy taking selfies.
- Quote: “I try to rush by, but no one notices me because they're so busy taking their pictures.” — Heather Locklear [05:52]
- The iconic “Carrie House” and the phenomenon of constant fans taking photos; funny stories about being ignored by fans too busy taking selfies.
Favorite Spots: Food & Shopping
- Bakeries and Sweets:
- Magnolia Bakery and Winston Pies in NYC and LA, plus Beverly Hills Cookies as new obsessions.
- Lighthearted banter about swapping favorite food spots and indulging in birthday treats.
- Shopping Realities & Perceptions:
- Both actresses push back on the cliche of LA women or actresses constantly shopping.
- Quote: “I remember a time where every interview I did, they would say either let's go shopping or where do you shop? ... I was like, no.” — Heather Locklear [09:12]
- Reflections on legendary shops like Fred Segal and Barneys (now closed), and the shopping culture in the 90s; Alanis Morissette sighting at Fred Segal; film shoots at Barneys and memorable chaos when shopping during lunch breaks from set.
- Quote: “It was literally lunchtime at Barney's. And the two of us thought we could go to the shoe department.” — Heather Locklear [12:16]
- Mention of a documentary and potential TV show about the Barneys family dynasty (shoutout to Noah Levy).
- Both actresses push back on the cliche of LA women or actresses constantly shopping.
The Reality of Auditioning
- Pre-GPS Struggles:
- Auditioning in LA with the old Thomas Guide (map book), juggling outfit changes for roles, and scrambling through chaotic days before modern GPS.
- Quote: “I have like five outfits in my car. Sometimes I changed while I was driving, which is probably really unsafe.” — Kristen Davis [16:40]
- Auditioning in LA with the old Thomas Guide (map book), juggling outfit changes for roles, and scrambling through chaotic days before modern GPS.
- Audition Disappointments:
- The sting of rejection over trivial reasons, e.g. “she was wearing red lipstick.”
- Quote: “And in the end I didn’t get it. The other girl got it. And I was like, why? Why? And they said she was wearing red lipstick.” — Heather Locklear [18:16]
- Both agree that, though self-tapes offer more convenience now, they miss the creative spark of in-person connections (even if sometimes those auditions felt ruthless).
- Quote: “I miss, like, connecting with people in person. Like, that's true. That's cool.” — Kristen Davis [19:03]
- The sting of rejection over trivial reasons, e.g. “she was wearing red lipstick.”
Inside "Sex and the City" — Getting the Part & On-Set Stories
- Casting Saga:
- Heather recounts knowing producer Darren Starr and initially being asked to read for Carrie, but identifying more with Charlotte.
- Quote: “He sent [the script] to me with a letter that said, will you read the part of Carrie? ... I just didn’t think I could possibly play her.” — Heather Locklear [19:18]
- Fierce competition: “I feel like every woman in New York and L.A. was in the mix trying to get it.” — Heather Locklear [20:48]
- Sarah Jessica Parker’s initial hesitation, Kim Cattrall’s repeated refusals, the uncertainty about the tone and casting for Samantha and Miranda.
- Kristin’s feelings upon landing the role: anxiety, relief, and the excitement of working in New York.
- Quote: “I had built up so much angst at that point that I wasn't even happy... I don't think I was happy until we went to New York, and then I was. It was like, whole world opened up.” — Heather Locklear [23:59]
- Heather recounts knowing producer Darren Starr and initially being asked to read for Carrie, but identifying more with Charlotte.
- Costume Design & Patricia Field:
- The process of character styling: Kristin’s research for Charlotte’s look, her push for classic East Side fashion vs. Pat Field’s downtown, ironic twist, and the creative differences that made the character multidimensional.
- Quote: “I just wanted to be identifiable as an Upper East Side [woman]. But Pat was so downtown that I think she found that boring.” — Heather Locklear [25:46]
- Funny memories of “looking like a Mormon child” before getting professional style help.
- Quote: “I looked a little bit like a Mormon child when I was like...” — Kristen Davis [26:56]
- The process of character styling: Kristin’s research for Charlotte’s look, her push for classic East Side fashion vs. Pat Field’s downtown, ironic twist, and the creative differences that made the character multidimensional.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “LA is the kind of place…sometimes I’m here and I love it, and other times I get really sick of it. But then I leave and then I miss it so much.” — Kristin Davis [02:27]
- “It's very Charlotte of you to live [by the park, Central Park West].” — Kristin Davis [04:49]
- “I try to rush by, but no one notices me because they're so busy taking their pictures [of the Carrie House].” — Heather Locklear [05:52]
- “I remember a time where every interview I did they would say either ‘let's go shopping’ or ‘where do you shop?’ ... I was like, no.” — Heather Locklear [09:12]
- “Sometimes I changed [outfits] while I was driving, which is probably really unsafe.” — Kristin Davis [16:40]
- “In the end I didn’t get it. The other girl got it. And they said she was wearing red lipstick.” — Heather Locklear [18:16]
- “He sent [the script] to me with a letter that said, will you read the part of Carrie?... I just didn’t think I could possibly play her.” — Heather Locklear [19:18]
- “I had built up so much angst…that I wasn't even happy…I was happy when we went to New York.” — Heather Locklear [23:59]
- “Pat [Field] would twist things ironically, even for Charlotte. She's brilliant.” — Heather Locklear [26:37]
- “I looked a little bit like a Mormon child when I was like…” — Kristin Davis [26:56]
- “It's interesting that we get to be different people.” — Heather Locklear [27:13]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:22 – Reminiscing about filming “Sex and the City” in LA
- 02:27 – Kristin’s early years in LA and feelings about the city
- 04:34 – Kristin on buying her New York apartment
- 05:41 – The “Carrie House” tourists and fan culture
- 09:12 – Debunking clichés about actresses and shopping
- 11:03 – Barneys and Fred Segal stories, major 90s shopping nostalgia
- 16:11 – Audition horror stories and the Thomas Guide
- 18:16 – When red lipstick cost you a role
- 19:18 – Heather’s “Sex and the City” casting journey
- 23:59 – The anxiety and relief of finally getting the part
- 24:27 – Being dressed by Patricia Field and defining Charlotte’s look
- 26:54 – Discovering fashion and style with professional help
- 27:13 – Embracing the chance to be different people through acting
Tone and Language
Lively, humorous, and very conversational. Kristin and Heather’s friendship and shared experiences in Hollywood shine through, marked by warm teasing, mutual admiration, and candid reflection. The tone is authentic and relatable, mixing glamour with grounded honesty.
Summary Takeaway
This episode is a delightful blend of behind-the-scenes anecdotes, industry wisdom, and authentic friendship. While centered on Sex and the City, it offers fans a personal look at the realities behind actress stereotypes, the evolution of auditioning, and the interplay between fiction, fashion, and real life in two iconic American cities. Whether you’re a devoted SATC fan or just love hearing Hollywood stories told with humor and heart, this episode is a satisfying, joy-filled listen.