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Kristin Davis
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Shut up.
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Could you like chill for a sec?
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Kristin Davis
You got it, dude.
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Kristin Davis
Hi, I'm Kristen Davis and I want to know, are you a Charlotte? Hi everybody. Welcome to Are youe a Charlotte? We had so much to discuss with Sarah Jessica that we have another episode, all just thoughts, random thoughts with Sarah Jessica. The thing that I want to say too now is that I do feel that female friendship is so much more valued and talked about and discussed now. And I love that so much because I do feel like it's just incredibly important. And it used to be a time where somehow it wasn't discussed or, you know, there were all these soap operas where the women were fighting each other. And that was always something that was very key to our, our DNA was that that was not going to happen on our show. We were never going to fight over a man. Do you remember that was one of the few notes that came from HBO over a kind of very minor story point between you and Miranda. That one time where she wanted to date someone that you had dated and you were like, yeah, sure, okay. You know what I mean? Like, it was a different, we were gonna be completely different in that way. And then eventually we get to that beautiful scene on the stoop where I say, you know, maybe we're each other's soulmates, which I remember was just a beautiful scene in the middle of the night on that certain street that I think I'm still not supposed to mention.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Are we not supposed to mention it?
Kristin Davis
I don't know. What?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, yeah, we got.
Kristin Davis
Yeah, yeah, we got in some trouble, but, you know, so confused. The special street.
Sarah Jessica Parker
What if it's on your daily path? Just go to the second left. Just trust me. It's the second left.
Kristin Davis
There you go. But you know what else I want to ask you, but, I mean, I'm gonna have to mold this over what you're telling me now, and I'm gonna have to really think about it from this perspective.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Just food for thought.
Kristin Davis
I know. I think for me, right. Because I'm over here, right? Like, you're there and I'm over here, and you had to play caring.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I'm glad you're not saying, I'm up here. No, you're down here.
Kristin Davis
No, no, no.
Sarah Jessica Parker
We're saying that famous housewife quote. Apparently, I don't know nothing about the housewife. It was a housewife quote. It just makes me laugh.
Kristin Davis
I don't know.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yes. Somebody said, I'm up here and you're down here.
Kristin Davis
Really?
Sarah Jessica Parker
You're saying you're over there?
Kristin Davis
We're just. Yeah, we're in our own.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Just kidding.
Kristin Davis
You know, we're in our own. Bubbles. Someone the other day told they think that. That the housewife, you know, franchise, whatever franchise, mega franchise that our friend Andy created was inspired by us. And I was like, what?
Sarah Jessica Parker
I know.
Kristin Davis
I've never seen it. So I. I didn't know what to say. But she meant it as a compliment.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yes.
Kristin Davis
And I was so. You know, Andy's just a genius and came up on his own, I believe. But anyway, I. Now I forget what. Oh, I, I, I. So what else? No, it was good. Are you kidding?
Sarah Jessica Parker
You said so I'm over podcasting.
Kristin Davis
Yes. Because. So one thing, when I'm looking back on the show, right. And rewatching, which is so incredible, I was in my own, you know, somewhat of a tizzy. Right. Like the first beginning, especially because I'm in L. A. I'm coming back. I have my golden. Remember? I would haul my golden retriever back and forth with me. Callie and, you know, just trying to figure out where I'm going to live and what I'm going to do. How am I going to wear those shoes? Took her a Whole season, at least to get me into the shoes she wanted me to wear, you know?
Sarah Jessica Parker
So funny.
Kristin Davis
I know. I know. It's also funny. It's also.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I'll let you finish, and then I just want to say something about your angst that you've talked about.
Kristin Davis
Please tell me what you want to say now. About my angst.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I'm going to say that, you know, I think you were always really good about saying when you were nervous or worried or even if something upset you. But I was very touched. I mean, I feel like. I hope that you felt, if you shared that with us, that you were taken care of. Like, I hope that when you felt nervous or literally angst and you would lie in bed and worry about a scene, your body, any of these things that the times in which you felt comfortable to share, and I feel like we talked a decent amount about that. That you. Nobody dismissed it as silliness.
Kristin Davis
No.
Sarah Jessica Parker
But I was like, wow. It really. It was like your constant companion for the entire first season. For sure.
Kristin Davis
Oh, for sure.
Sarah Jessica Parker
And I'm like, part of me is like, oh, my gosh. But the other part of me is like, wow, look at her. Because everybody has a way of, like, revealing or being demonstrative about the things that they're worried about, and some people are. Are willing to share it, and some people just. It blurts out and in different directions, and you have to assume that it's because they're worried or they're insecure or nervous. Like, it. That's the. Our most human parts of ourselves.
Kristin Davis
Absolutely.
Sarah Jessica Parker
But I just don't. Like. You didn't really. It didn't really mess with you, Curiously, I know it didn't really mess with you, and that is a real testimony because I feel like we talked about being worried, upset, nervous, et cetera. And you, I think you said on the podcast the other day, Sarah Jessica doesn't cry much. And I was like, what? I feel like I am so sensitive, so overly.
Kristin Davis
Well, not crying much and being sensitive are two different things. Right.
Sarah Jessica Parker
But I feel like in my head, I'm a mess. Worried, nervous, et cetera, et cetera. But we have a job to do when the camera rolls is to try to convince somebody at that time that you are Charlotte and you feel really strongly about this. And you need to get from A to B and then B to C. Yeah. And then exit C is where you're going to. Then the camera's gonna say cut.
Kristin Davis
Right. Oh, my God.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, she was so good at saying when she was upset, nervous and then something. Something like, distracted you and got in a thing. Then it was like, over and out and done. Like, you expelled it. But I didn't know that you actually weren't expelling all of it. Like, you weren't ridding yourself of all of it. You actually were, like, hanging on to it. I didn't have a good amount.
Kristin Davis
I did. I did, I did. And I think. I mean, really, what you're saying. What I think you're saying is that I am. I don't have a lot of COVID you know, myself, if I know you, and I trust you, which I do, obviously trust you. Ever since the Krispy Kremes, I was like, I can talk to her. But I didn't. I didn't. I think it took a while for me to feel I'd been in these other TV situations where, you know, you did just kind of. You were in your own bubble and you had your own situation, and you wouldn't want to burden the others or, you know, whatever it would be or necessarily share all of your thoughts. I wasn't in a safe situation previous to our show, let's put it that way. So I think once we got to our show, it did take me some time because I thought all of you were so together and New York and tough, you know, and you are, in a certain way. You know what I'm saying?
Sarah Jessica Parker
It's so funny. I just don't.
Kristin Davis
You're funny. But, like, you talk about the rain's nothing here. I mean, for me, I have so many traumatic rain memories. Okay. Like, in my mind, like the sideways rain. I remember one time. Do you remember that shiny Milky Way? Yeah, the sideways rain. Remember that Nokia shiny phone I had that? You're always like, why do you have that phone? Do you remember this?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, is it like a mirror reflected?
Kristin Davis
Yes. It was like from the Matrix or whatever. And I could check my teeth in it.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Wait, did I open and close it?
Kristin Davis
Slid.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It slid, slid.
Kristin Davis
And it was like a mirror.
Sarah Jessica Parker
And check my teeth.
Kristin Davis
And you would laugh at me. Laugh at me. I was on the shiny phone, which was like my prized possession, trying to walk to my Upper west side apartment. Did you pull the antenna out? Yeah, I had the.
Sarah Jessica Parker
No, that didn't pass the matt.
Kristin Davis
Okay. I'm not sure I'm shaking the flowers. That's how excited I am. The rain, the rain. And it came sideways, and I was like, the phone. I was talking on the phone. I was like, oh, my God, I've got to get into a door. Stupid.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Hide the Phone.
Kristin Davis
You know what I mean?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Like, I have.
Kristin Davis
And then, like, one time, I was shopping. Oh, this was a bad memory. I was shopping. I was wearing my bright pink puffer. Don't ask me why.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I remember that pink puffer.
Kristin Davis
Do you remember? I mean, so bright and pink, but very warm.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Cozy. Yeah.
Kristin Davis
So cozy.
Sarah Jessica Parker
You're the queen of cozy.
Kristin Davis
I love to be cozy. I mean, I'm always.
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Kristin Davis
One of my specialties is true. So I'm wearing my pink puffer. I'd gone downtown to go shopping. That's when I lived Upper west side. I had shopped. I had multiple bags, you know, very New York City. I was. It was a day off. I had no makeup on. I'm sure my hair was a mess. Suddenly the rain comes, and I'm like, no, I think I was wearing my ugg boots. And I'm not prepared for the rain. It's cold, too, right? Cause I'm wearing the puffer. And it got so wet that the bags gave out. Things fall on the ground. I'm just.
Sarah Jessica Parker
That's really awful. Yeah.
Kristin Davis
Then I have to find the subway. I'm on the subway. I get on the subway, I'm holding the things. I'm like a wet rat, you know? And these young high school kids get on, and there are a bunch of boys, and they're like. And I'm like, oh, God. And they look at me and they're like, that looks like that girl from the Sex and the City. And the other guy's like, that's not her. She's ugly. And I was like, okay. I don't know if this is good or bad. That'll look like a white rat. A wet rat. I'm like, you know, it's probably a good thing. Or a white rat. Whichever. Both. It's probably a good thing. Cause they're not gonna ask for my autograph or a picture right now. I don't think we were at picture time in history anyway. Side note, I feel very much a wimp, you know, compared to you guys. You and Cynthia especially. I mean, Kim's definitely more, you know, of the sensitive nature. And sometimes, you know, she and I.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Would be like, we're cold.
Kristin Davis
Yes. You know, and you would be like, you know, just take your coats off now. Get used to it.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Get used to it.
Kristin Davis
I know. And that's actually really good advice. But I always feel. And I. I felt at the time, in the beginning especially, because the first season was so Fast, you know, we shot in three months, I believe the whole season. And I was just like, I gotta pretend like I'm cool.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I wonder what month we started.
Kristin Davis
Shh. I know we are gonna get to the bottom of this. I don't know.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I bet I have my call sheets, though.
Kristin Davis
No.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, yeah. I'm sure I have my call.
Kristin Davis
I'm kidding.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, yeah.
Kristin Davis
Wow.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I'm sure I have my call sheets.
Kristin Davis
Incredible. Incredible. Molly also has all the costume.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Molly's like a receptacle. She has, like, so much great stuff. Yeah.
Kristin Davis
So back to me and the. And the. And the things I was holding close. I think for me, I felt so upset that they had tried to demote me during the pilot. You heard that story, and I didn't tell you guys because I felt like that was like, a weight. And, like, also, I didn't want them to be like, yeah, she doesn't fit in. Like, that was my insecurity in the beginning. Right. I was like, yeah, shouldn't fit in, obviously. You know what I mean? Like, in my mind, that was. That was like, a possibility for a while.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It.
Kristin Davis
It went away, you know? And thank goodness. And also, I did have that core belief in Charlotte. Thank goodness. And I feel like you guys did, too. You know, I didn't feel like you were.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I had a core belief in everything, all of it. Right. Like in. In. In the foursome.
Kristin Davis
I did, too.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It had to be this way.
Kristin Davis
Right.
Sarah Jessica Parker
You know, that we all needed each other.
Kristin Davis
Yes.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Even if you looked at it, like, to survive.
Kristin Davis
Absolutely.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I think it was like, well, we were very together, personal. Yet it was like more like, well, you have to have. She needs me, I need her. We are sustaining. We are our life sustaining.
Kristin Davis
Absolutely.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Because these stories need to be. These stories need to bounce off of each other.
Kristin Davis
Absolutely.
Sarah Jessica Parker
In order to be. To have bigger relevance, touch on things and a bigger.
Kristin Davis
Because that's. That's one of the things I love. And one of the reasons for the podcast is the themes, which we literally were supposed to talk about, but there's too much. I know. The themes are so great. Right. And I just want to touch on this for a second, at least, because when I'm watching you, first of all, also, let me just say, everyone has better storylines in first season than I remember, including myself, really. So with Carrie. I just want to talk about Carrie for a second. And Big in particular, and the other men that are around Carrie because. Okay. Oh, my God. Oh, I've been dying to ask you this. Okay. Two things. Oh, my God. Thank God, I remembered number one. Do you remember this insane sex tape episode?
Sarah Jessica Parker
What?
Kristin Davis
Okay, yes, it's possibly. It's with modelizers with carrot with Gabriel Mockt playing the modelizer.
Sarah Jessica Parker
So I remember him. I don't remember anything else. Wasn't he kind of a big deal? Did he become a big deal?
Kristin Davis
Yes, he's on suits. The original suits. And then he quit acting and moved to Europe with his family. Isn't that awesome? Wow. And now they pulled him back in by doing suits la.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, really?
Kristin Davis
Only a little bit.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Is he Canadian?
Kristin Davis
I don't think. Does anyone know? Is he?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Anyway, I. I saw him.
Kristin Davis
Toxic masculinity in the world. I love him. Oh, he's passionately begging him to be on the podcast.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, well, why can't he say no? What? Why would he say no? Why would he say no?
Kristin Davis
I think he's busy. But you know what? We need him because we need some clarity on this one episode.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Okay, Candace, tell me about it.
Kristin Davis
Didn't really remember it. Which I think is also interesting.
Sarah Jessica Parker
So you don't think it's material from her book?
Kristin Davis
I do think it's material from her book and I just haven't had time to look. Maybe she just didn't want to mention. But you know how she was actually telling stories that she heard? She did say. I do think that was a story that was circulating.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Got it.
Kristin Davis
Got it. A real person. So basically, Gabriel Mockt, incredibly handsome. He was an artist. You're with him at his art studio and he's like moving paint around a.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Canvas like a big open Soho y space.
Kristin Davis
Very much so, yes.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I have vague recollections of that.
Kristin Davis
Yes. And then he says, but I need to show you my real work of art. At which point he pulls you into a different room and you're like, cool, Carrie, you've got your cigarette. You know you're cool. And you go into this other room and there's all these old fashioned TVs set up in this weird tower. And then he presses play. Or turns them all on by hand, maybe. And it's him having sex with different models, unbeknownst to the models.
Sarah Jessica Parker
And you sit there one at a time.
Kristin Davis
One at a time. Yes. Okay. It's all playing simultaneously. Yes. He's having sex with him.
Sarah Jessica Parker
This is a. His calling card. This is his work of card. I'm going to sleep with you and film it and not tell you.
Kristin Davis
Yes. But he tells you, Carrie, because you're cool, right? And he can confide with you. You're like One of the guys. Sometimes in the beginning.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I know.
Kristin Davis
And you very gamely sit there. Okay. Do you remember this?
Sarah Jessica Parker
No.
Kristin Davis
No one remembers this. It's fascinating. Okay.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I bet I didn't have to watch it.
Kristin Davis
I'm sure you didn't have to watch the real thing.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Is there a shot that I am included in this imagery?
Kristin Davis
I would have to go back and look. I think there's a shot where you're included in the back of the TVs, but we can't see what's on the TV.
Sarah Jessica Parker
So I bet I didn't have to.
Kristin Davis
See it because then at the end you're like, oh, oh. And then your voiceover says something like, I recognize them all from the pages of Vogue. Every major fragrance ad was represented on screen.
Jenna Ushkowitz
Wow.
Kristin Davis
It's horrifying. Right? But then you're so calm and collected and then you're like, I need a cigarette. I know.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Can you believe it? No.
Kristin Davis
It's so old school. You know what I'm saying? Like in a bad way. Right. And I'm dying to talk to Gabriel Mocktin what he thought and felt filming.
Sarah Jessica Parker
He doesn't want to talk about it.
Kristin Davis
Maybe he does.
Sarah Jessica Parker
That might be why he's.
Kristin Davis
It's not his fault. Right.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It might be why he's busy.
Kristin Davis
So you didn't know. You didn't know what you were actually watching.
Sarah Jessica Parker
To me, that's for sure. We had nothing. We. We had no clothing. We were being given nothing. Oh, yeah.
Kristin Davis
No. When I talked to Molly, she. This is when Molly knew every corner of century. Sorry, century 21. And people would ask her, where are the belts? She lived down there. And I remember going with them to century 21. Like, we would have shopping days that.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Would be like, there's four dresses down here.
Unknown
Exactly.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Come on your lunch break.
Kristin Davis
Exactly. Exactly. It's a trip. And people on the. On the.
Sarah Jessica Parker
There's a great Vitadini down here.
Kristin Davis
They were. People on the. They were like, what is century 21? What are they talking about?
Sarah Jessica Parker
I know, I know, I know. Yeah.
Kristin Davis
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Shut up.
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Could you like chill for a sec?
Unknown
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Kristin Davis
You got it dude.
Unknown
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Kristin Davis
So anyway, there are some things, some really like questions problematic. But for us at the time, I don't. I remember thinking like, wow, this is racy for tv. But I don't remember thinking this isn't true or anything like that. We were just used to it.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah.
Kristin Davis
You know.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah. Yeah. I think the difference between racy and problematic it might not have been even in our lexicon, like we wouldn't necessarily have believed it was if the culture in which we were living kind of existed in a way and we were just carrying on.
Kristin Davis
Exactly.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Get on with your day. Get on with your life 100% and do that away somewhere else. And so today, of course, we be. It wouldn't be suggested as a plot line, but if for some crazy reason it were like, say a writer had dropped from a time machine and offered that up, all of us would say, you understand that Carrie can't. You can do this.
Kristin Davis
Right.
Sarah Jessica Parker
But the response, Carrie needs to then.
Kristin Davis
Go call the police.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Correct. Like, there has to be an entirely different response.
Kristin Davis
Right.
Sarah Jessica Parker
She can't be cavalier and internally objecting.
Kristin Davis
Right. Which you do later. Tell Samantha not to go, but then Samantha goes because she wants to be filmed. And then he tells her he's not gonna film her because she's not a model. And she says, do it anyway. And it's all very interesting, but the bigger. The bigger issue for me watching the first season is not these, you know, occasionally questionable and like, about the 20 something guys, you're definitely in like some very questionable locations. And you're just like, what? And you're like, I just needed to be kissed. Like, it's all so very. I just love it. It's very. And also like odd, you know, to remember back then. But the thing that the through line that is hard to watch for me and shocking, really surprised me is the complete wall that Big has up just as a human, you know, not necessarily towards you, just in general. Like, you take him to a party or he takes you to a party. And that guy who recurred, I can't remember his name right now. He is his party. You know, he had a cigar. He always had a cigar. He was blonde guy.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I can't remember the one that. Who's crossword puzzle. I'm.
Kristin Davis
No, I think it's a different one than him. But in my mind, they were also the same, but they were different blonde guys, okay. Who are friends of Bigs. And you go to this party and this one girl comes up and like kisses him right in front of you and is like, you. You still have my passport. You're like, oh, international travel. Like, you're just so. You handle it, man. But inside, you can see flitting across your face at all times so many thoughts and feelings and thoughts and feelings. And then there's different times when you try to get Big to talk to you in all these different ways. And it's like infuriating to watch. I just want to shake Big. But I never thought about it at the time because first of all, we just read a script. I mean, I think that you were much more able to be objective and think about the overall arc and, you know, things from a storytelling Perspective back then even than I was. But I was just like, it is what it is. I'm Team Big. I believe in love. Nah, nah, nah. I didn't really. There was no critical thought or whatever, but. And also. And I talked to Candace a little bit about it. It was interesting to hear her point of view. That's what our lives were like then. We were used to that as women.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah.
Kristin Davis
Being alive in that time.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah.
Kristin Davis
Like, there weren't some guys who were expressive and some guys who weren't, or some guys who were emotionally intelligent. Some guys who weren't. They were just guys, and they were shut off. And so your thing was like. Like, one time you'd have those couple drinks and you'd go over and then you try to get him to talk to you, and you'd be like, carrie, what's wrong with you? You'd be like, I'm just too much. You know? You're much. You're amazing. You are. You're so amazing. You're too good for Big. You are. Look, she's surprised. I mean, I've had so many guests also who are like, oh, yeah, she's too good for Big. And then I'm like, well, see, I.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Tell us. I guess that made her happy. Like, I don't know. That. I don't know. Carrie's. I know people have a lot of strong feelings about Carrie. I've come to understand that people have feelings about Carrie, and that's perfectly all right. And there's nothing you can do about.
Kristin Davis
Just means they love the show.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It just means something has gotten a little bit with them. And my feeling is that I believe Carrie is very smart. I believe Carrie is bright, and I believe that she is. That she sees this man, they meet. He asks her this question in the pilot, and it's like a harpoon. It's like this thing got into her. That is interesting. And I don't know that Big is as bright as Carrie. I actually don't think he's as facile and as complicated a human being as she is.
Kristin Davis
Yes.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It's like if you look at architecture that is beautiful, and there is a kind of simplicity to it. You are admiring of its stability. You are admiring of its place, that it can stand in its simplicity and. And people can look to it, and it can provide a kind of reliable shelter, and it can be a mark in a time in history. And I feel like Carrie looked at Big and she, you know, she had inexplicable feelings. It is the human being that can't explain to her friends why somebody that could be beneath her might be beneath her, is. Is dictating the hunt.
Kristin Davis
Yes. Well put.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I don't think that that is. I can't place any judgment on it. I can't say he's a bad guy or vacuous or, like, shallow or not. He is what he is. And it wasn't as if, like there was an erosion. Like water washed away, like a whole shoreline. And finally he couldn't take it anymore. And he, like, he's like, all right, you know, like, sure. I think he came to see what her absence in his life meant. And even if she wasn't the type, because I tried to remember this, and this is a very long explanation for, or as Bridget ever always likes to say, short story long. Sometimes you have to remember the age of the person. What year they were born, who raised them, and what year they were born. So look at Big.
Kristin Davis
Yeah.
Sarah Jessica Parker
So in early 2000s, big was how old?
Kristin Davis
I don't know, 42.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Okay, so in that means that he was born in 1960. Right? Or 1958.
Kristin Davis
Sure.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Right.
Kristin Davis
I'm gonna go with a 58.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Okay, so he was born in 58. That means his dad was born in like 40.
Kristin Davis
No, 30.
Sarah Jessica Parker
30. 38.
Kristin Davis
Sorry. Yeah.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Right.
Kristin Davis
Totally different time. Yeah.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Who raised him?
Kristin Davis
Depression era people.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Correct. He chose everything the conventional way. He went to college, he got a good job, he worked in finance, he bought this kind of apartment, he dresses like this, he goes for a cigar. Like, he is going to have to undo his entire cultural DNA to appreciate what Carrie is offering. Right. And that's a really big deal.
Kristin Davis
That's true. So why did she want that so badly?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Because that's what she liked. That's what she loved. He is who she loved.
Kristin Davis
Got it.
Sarah Jessica Parker
She liked the way he smelled. She liked the way he looked. She liked the way he owned the street. She liked the way he drove around the city. She liked the way he talked to her when they were good. She liked the way that she knew she was mysterious to him. That she was kind of like this, and I'm gonna use the word exotic in the sense of it was unknown to him. Yeah, it was like a. She was a source of total curiosity, but not what everybody else around him was doing.
Kristin Davis
Yeah.
Sarah Jessica Parker
And he did that two times. He did the other thing. Two times. Two times he did the thing that his dad told him or would have told him to do.
Kristin Davis
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Sarah Jessica Parker
She is from a good family.
Kristin Davis
Right.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Her hair does this. She can look good in A ship.
Kristin Davis
She's a brunette.
Sarah Jessica Parker
She's this, she's this, she's this. She won't embarrass us. She won't be colorful at the wrong time. She won't reach for the same cocktail that the men are reaching for. Whatever it is culturally, that is. And so I think Carrie pushed against that the whole time. Like she was always trying to allow him the freedom to make the choice that he basically said he wanted to make from the minute they met.
Kristin Davis
You feel that?
Sarah Jessica Parker
I feel he. The minute that they had that exchange, the minute that she sat down in his car, the minute he said, have you ever been in love? And she said nine things with one word or four words.
Kristin Davis
Yeah.
Sarah Jessica Parker
And then he said abso fucking lutely. That's it. Yeah. It's like. I think it's being like. It doesn't mean that she didn't hate him, that he didn't disappoint her, that she didn't think he was a monster, that he was far less a man, that she endowed him with far too many good qualities, you know, when he disappointed her. But they did end up together. They did end up being married. Because he wanted to be with her.
Kristin Davis
Right. It just took a while.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah. Because he's. He was baked, you know, he was cooked. He was done. And he had to all be undone, you know? Yes. And she stuck around enough. It's not like she didn't go elsewhere. It's not like she didn't try.
Kristin Davis
Right.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It's not like she made herself unavailable. Right.
Kristin Davis
So I like this. This is helpful.
Sarah Jessica Parker
You can't be that devastated by the loss of a person if they were a mere. The mere. A mere version of who you always wish they'd be. Like, when he passed. Spoiler alert.
Kristin Davis
I think everyone knows. I think everyone knows. But go ahead.
Sarah Jessica Parker
When he passed away.
Kristin Davis
Yes.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It was pretty tough on her, like.
Kristin Davis
Yeah, of course that's because. I'm not saying no.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I'm just saying that's because that was a really hard fought for.
Kristin Davis
I mean love.
Sarah Jessica Parker
No joke, you know.
Kristin Davis
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Sarah Jessica Parker
Yes?
Kristin Davis
I want to say this.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Don't make me. Don't do it. Kristen Davis I'm sorry.
Kristin Davis
I won't. I'm just going to try to. I'll close my eyes. I want to say it is the biggest honor of my life to work with you. I love you so much. I could never, ever, ever have dreamt that we would do everything that we've done. And you are the best friend and a joy. You are.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Thank you. That's hip. Flo. We have a. What did you write in a card? It was so great. You said it in a card.
Kristin Davis
Your bones. Yeah, your bones.
Sarah Jessica Parker
I was like, wow.
Kristin Davis
I know.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It's so hard to explain what it all has meant. And it's very special. It's the most special professional thing that's ever happened to us. And it's funny because I don't know that we would ever have found each other in a million years. Like, if you had not done this and I had been in New York and you'd been in Los Angeles working there, and I was working in New York. Like, I was thinking about the other day when I was like, when I was listening to the podcast and I was like, oh, we would never have found each other.
Kristin Davis
So true. It's so true.
Sarah Jessica Parker
You know, like our lives just would not have intersected. And it's just. It's amazing to have colleagues that you feel such intensity for and about, you know, like such like very lively feelings. Like very lively feelings. And it's just amazing.
Kristin Davis
I agree.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Your family, your parents, your kids, a whole our lives. You know, like someone upsets you, someone said something wrong, you know, like, yeah, you've been upset with me. Like, I've been upset, you know, like over 30 years. So safe that like. Absolutely, Absolutely. You know.
Kristin Davis
Absolutely.
Sarah Jessica Parker
It's a really big deal and it's such. It's such a. It's a. It's the privilege of a lifetime.
Kristin Davis
It is a privilege of a lifetime.
Sarah Jessica Parker
So proud of you.
Kristin Davis
I'm so proud of you. I'm going to show you this one thing before we go because it's very cool. Look at what I got at the airport. Do you know what these titles have in common?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Lord of the Flies, the Hate. U Give. These are all banned books.
Kristin Davis
Yep. Look at this, you guys. Don't you think this is fantastic that they're selling this at the airport?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Unbelievable.
Kristin Davis
I'm gonna give you that.
Sarah Jessica Parker
No, you keep this. Give it to Gemma.
Kristin Davis
She would love it.
Sarah Jessica Parker
This was available at the airport in kiosk.
Kristin Davis
Yeah. Isn't that great? At the. At the Hudson Books.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Wow.
Kristin Davis
Right?
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah. That's incredible.
Kristin Davis
Isn't that great? Next time you're here, we're here with.
Sarah Jessica Parker
The bell banned in the Naval Library. The books that have just been banned at the naval Library.
Kristin Davis
Unbelievable. We're gonna talk about your.
Sarah Jessica Parker
We'll talk about books.
Kristin Davis
Printur.
Sarah Jessica Parker
We can talk about books on our set.
Kristin Davis
Yes.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah.
Kristin Davis
Yes.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Yeah. That's always fun.
Kristin Davis
So much.
Sarah Jessica Parker
You've talked about that a little bit.
Kristin Davis
I have and I'd love to talk about it because you are just a multi hive in it in so many beautiful ways. Not really. Not like you, baby. I mean, Sir Jessica. A joy. A joy to have you. I'm not gonna cry again.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Okay.
Kristin Davis
But really, literally, we could talk to you for a year. I could talk to you for a year. An entire podcast, just you and me.
Sarah Jessica Parker
This is what happens at work too.
Kristin Davis
I know this is what happens at work.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Wait, hold on a second.
Kristin Davis
But it is a joy. And there's still memories that I know are hidden in there. And I'm gonna get them out. I'm gonna get them out. Because you have memories then I have memories. We can combine them and. Thank you so much.
Sarah Jessica Parker
Oh, it's been a total pleasure. I was so looking forward to this.
Kristin Davis
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Podcast Summary: "Are You A Charlotte?" Episode - Our Conversation with Sarah Jessica Parker Continues...
Release Date: June 16, 2025
In this engaging episode of "Are You A Charlotte?", host Kristin Davis delves deeper into her cherished relationship with fellow "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker. The conversation is rich with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, personal reflections, and insightful discussions about the enduring legacy of the iconic show. Below is a detailed breakdown of the episode:
Kristin Davis opens the conversation by highlighting the evolution of female friendships, contrasting the often tumultuous portrayals in older soap operas with the authentic camaraderie depicted in "Sex and the City." She emphasizes the show's commitment to showcasing supportive relationships among women, free from competition over men.
Kristin Davis [04:16]: "We were never going to fight over a man."
Sarah Jessica Parker concurs, reflecting on how their real-life friendships mirrored the on-screen bonds, fostering a genuine and uplifting environment both on and off set.
The hosts reminisce about specific scenes that stood out during filming. Kristin recalls a poignant moment where Charlotte contemplates the idea of soulmates, underscoring the deep emotional connections the characters shared.
Kristin Davis [05:27]: "We get to that beautiful scene on the stoop where I say, you know, maybe we're each other's soulmates."
Sarah interjects with enthusiasm, expressing curiosity about a somewhat controversial scene that wasn't extensively discussed during the show's run.
Sarah Jessica Parker [05:35]: "Are we not supposed to mention it?"
This exchange sets the tone for an open and honest dialogue about the show's more challenging content.
A significant portion of the conversation centers around the emotional challenges faced while portraying Charlotte. Kristin shares her experiences of feeling nervous and anxious about her performance, highlighting the pressure to embody her character authentically.
Sarah Jessica Parker [07:36]: "Nobody dismissed it as silliness... It was like your constant companion for the entire first season."
Sarah praises Kristin's ability to openly discuss her vulnerabilities, fostering a safe space for emotional expression on set.
Kristin shares a humorous yet poignant story about a rain-soaked day during filming. Despite the challenging weather, she navigates the chaos with grace, only to encounter unexpected recognition from school kids on the subway.
Kristin Davis [12:08]: "I was talking on the phone. I was like, oh, my God, I've got to get into a door. Stupid."
Sarah empathizes, recalling similar moments of on-set unpredictability and the relentless pace of shooting.
One of the episode's highlights is the in-depth analysis of Carrie and Big's complex relationship. Both hosts explore the psychological and cultural factors that influenced Big's emotional unavailability and Carrie's unwavering belief in their bond.
Sarah Jessica Parker [31:02]: "If you look at architecture that is beautiful, and there is a kind of simplicity to it. You are admiring of its stability."
Kristin adds a layer of introspection, discussing how their characters' interactions reflected broader societal norms and personal insecurities.
Kristin and Sarah tackle the controversial sex tape episode, evaluating it through a contemporary lens. They discuss issues of consent and the portrayal of sexual exploitation, acknowledging the episode's problematic elements while considering the context of its time.
Kristin Davis [26:47]: "Do you remember this insane sex tape episode?"
Their thoughtful critique underscores the importance of evolving societal standards and the need for sensitive storytelling.
The hosts reflect on how "Sex and the City" has influenced modern conversations about women's lives, relationships, and sexuality. They celebrate the show's role in breaking taboos and fostering a more open dialogue around topics previously kept in the shadows.
Kristin Davis [16:28]: "And one of the reasons for the podcast is the themes, which we literally were supposed to talk about, but there's too much."
Sarah emphasizes the enduring relevance of the show's themes, reinforcing the importance of revisiting and reinterpreting its legacy.
As the episode draws to a close, Kristin and Sarah express heartfelt appreciation for each other, acknowledging the deep bond formed through their shared experiences on set. Their camaraderie serves as a testament to the genuine friendships portrayed in the series.
Kristin Davis [42:32]: "I want to say it is the biggest honor of my life to work with you. I love you so much."
Sarah Jessica Parker [43:41]: "It's the privilege of a lifetime."
This episode of "Are You A Charlotte?" offers a profound exploration of the personal and professional relationships that shaped "Sex and the City." Through candid conversations and shared memories, Kristin Davis and Sarah Jessica Parker provide listeners with an intimate glimpse into the show's enduring impact and the unbreakable bonds it fostered among its stars. Whether you're a long-time fan or newcomer, this episode is a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Charlotte and her friends.
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This comprehensive summary encapsulates the essence of the episode, offering both nostalgic reflections and critical insights into one of television's most beloved series.