Are You A Charlotte? — "Bridget Over Troubled Waters. Bridget Moynahan Continues"

Episode: S2 E17 "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women"
Original Air Date: October 8, 2025
Host: Kristin Davis
Guest: Bridget Moynahan

Episode Overview

This episode dives into the Sex and the City classic "Twenty-Something Girls vs. Thirty-Something Women," focusing on the introduction of Bridget Moynahan's character, Natasha, and exploring generational divides, self-image, and the show's enduring legacy on conversations about women, age, and sex. Kristin Davis and Bridget Moynahan reminisce about filming, the meaning behind the episode, and Natasha’s role, while also reflecting on their own experiences and how perspectives shift with age.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Generational Gaps: Then and Now

(02:00 - 06:00)

• Kristin observes how generational differences are more dramatic now, noting her kids’ confusion about an “analog world”:
  “They look at you like you are insane. ...the generations are very different, which is discussed a lot, but I think probably on purpose and should be discussed some more.” – Kristin Davis (03:00)
• Both women recall how, at the time, “thirty-something” felt old, which feels funny in retrospect.
• Bridget and Kristin agree that the show’s original age anxieties seem quaint now, with life and milestones “much more wide open and fluid.”
• The divide between 20-somethings and 30-somethings is explored:
  “Any guy who would like a 20-something is not gonna like me. We’re totally different.” – Kristin Davis (17:45)
• Bridget shares she never felt threatened by younger women, then or now:
  “For me, it’s hard to imagine the idea of wasting energy feeling threatened by the twenties...” – Bridget Moynahan (18:10)

Behind-the-Scenes: Filming the Episode

(06:00 - 16:00)

• Kristin reminisces about shooting in Far Rockaway (which she found "sad" compared to the Hamptons), the “everyone on the van” situation, and the pressure of shooting the season finale.
• They laugh about the infamous Rolodex-stealing assistant, based on real-life PR figures.
• Bridget recalls being overwhelmed as a new cast member and meeting Chris Noth (Mr. Big) on set.

Notable Quote:
“I was very mad, personally inside me, that we were not at the Hamptons. Cause I was like, this place is sad. ...It was not glamorous.” – Kristin Davis (09:20)

Storylines Analyzed: Crabs, Cougar-ing, & the 20s/30s Divide

(16:00 - 37:00)

• The playful "Brady Bunch" opening and the show's creative storytelling (“crab crabs,” actual crabs at the table).
• Kristin dissects Charlotte’s attempt to pass for 26, dating a much younger guy, and the funny humiliation of catching crabs.
• The hosts reflect on the embarrassment of trying to fit in with younger people (“It’s fully mortifying... but at this point, Charlotte can just barely pull it off… and she pays the price by getting crabs, which I think is totally appropriate and fine.” – Kristin Davis, 24:40)
• The doctor storyline for Carrie is called “sweet, but... no zhuzh, no spark.”
• Discussion shifts to the age differences in Big & Carrie’s relationship: “That a man like that would marry a girl who was 25—no, that was just totally normal and expected.” – Kristin Davis (34:15)
• Diana and Kristin consider whether the 20s/30s rivalry feels relevant now; both conclude each age group is in their own lane.

Natasha’s Perspective: Empathy & Aftermath

(37:00 - 49:00)

• Kristin expresses sorrow watching the scene where Natasha finds out about the affair: “It just kind of broke me, too… from the Natasha perspective, I was so sad. And you also have so much poise… even though you come in and you see [Carrie] trying to scuttle out the back, you’re still like, ‘Carrie, wait.’” – Kristin Davis (41:50)
• Bridget reflects on filming the tooth-knocking/stair-fall scene, admits she can’t remember if a stunt double was used.
• Conversation about scripts leaving out “what happens to Natasha” because we stay with Carrie’s POV.
• Later, both discuss how Natasha’s story arc was continued in “And Just Like That,” and the dynamic between Carrie and Natasha as adults.

Acting Careers, Parenting, and Revisiting the Show

(49:00 - 1:09:00)

• Bridget discusses her transition from modeling to acting, studio classes, and finding confidence before auditioning publicly.
• Both women talk about how their children relate (or don’t yet) to Sex and the City and plan to use the series as a conversation starter about sex and relationships when the time comes.
• Kristin muses on the embarrassment of certain Charlotte storylines ("the mirror scene"), and generational shifts in sex positivity:
  “The thing that’s great about Samantha… is that she is so sex positive and not judgmental and fully empowered in what she wants…” – Kristin Davis (1:00:20)

The Reunion: Filming “And Just Like That” After COVID

(1:09:00 - 1:16:00)

• Bridget shares her feelings about returning to set after years, seeing the crowds, the impact of seeing the SATC crew on NYC’s streets during the pandemic.
• She notes the show symbolized hope and return to normalcy post-lockdown.

Notable Quote:
“You guys were so perfectly dressed and the energy and the, you know, the friendships… That show coming back, you guys on the street in those outfits just revived this city and neighborhood. ...We needed this.” – Bridget Moynahan (1:13:35)

Are You a Charlotte?

(1:16:00 - 1:20:00)

• Bridget answers the recurring podcast question:
  “I feel like I’m Charlotte-ish… maybe grounded, family-oriented, loyal, believe in love. ...Charlotte is a bit more of a people pleaser than I am.” – Bridget Moynahan (1:17:40)
• Kristin affirms, "People pleasing is exhausting and not great for your health. ...But it’s fun to think about which girl you are!" (1:18:16)
• They reflect on how fans' allegiances change as they age (e.g., people siding with Natasha over Carrie now versus in their 20s).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I have to say to my kids all the time... there was no iPad, children. It was black and white. There were three TV stations.”
  – Kristin Davis (02:25)

• “The 20-something girls, they were a bit of a mess in this episode.”
  – Kristin Davis (05:35)

• “I was just thrown in. ...He’s turned on the charm for you. He did, yeah. Hence my massive smile.”
  – Bridget Moynahan, on working with Chris Noth (13:15)

• “I try—I give him a high five. ...I mean, it’s very much like how it is now. I have a 14-year-old, right, and they have all the crazy words... My daughter told me, ‘Mom, don’t try.’”
  – Kristin Davis (22:50)

• “There’s a lot of analysis of Big and Carrie. ...Why did she put up with so much from him? ...She said he was just her person.”
  – Kristin Davis (29:45)

• “It shocked me… so incredibly common and not thought of twice—that a man like that would marry a girl who was 25. No, that was just totally normal and expected.”
  – Kristin Davis (34:00)

• “As a mom, I’m just... As a mom... I just can't get my mind around it [her daughter watching SATC].”
  – Kristin Davis (57:00)

• “You guys on the street in those outfits just revived this city... Like, oh, life is coming back to normal, almost definitely. ...We needed this.”
  – Bridget Moynahan (1:13:35)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:00 – Generational divides, relatable to modern audiences
• 09:20 – Filming in Far Rockaway vs. the Hamptons (location realities)
• 17:45 – Are younger women “threatening”?
• 24:40 – Playing Charlotte “as 26,” crabs storyline, and dating younger men
• 29:45 – Big and Carrie: unpacking their relationship
• 41:50 – Natasha’s discovery of the affair, and empathy toward her character
• 49:00 – Bridget’s entry into acting, feeling prepared for auditions
• 57:00 – Raising kids with/around the legacy of SATC
• 1:13:35 – Bridget’s return to set for "And Just Like That"; SATC’s impact post-COVID
• 1:17:40 – “Are You a Charlotte?” main question reflection

Final Thoughts

Rich with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes details, and honest reflection, this episode offers both a fan-pleasing deep-dive into a pivotal SATC episode and an exploration of how attitudes around aging, sex, and relationships have evolved not only on screen but in the stars' own lives. Bridget Moynahan's presence adds emotional resonance, especially in her nuanced take on Natasha and how shifting perspectives can lead us to reassess even our most beloved TV heroines.

For listeners:
This episode is a must-hear for Sex and the City fans, those curious about TV history, and anyone interested in the ways pop culture shapes — and is shaped by — our changing lives.