Sarah Jessica Parker and Chris Noth may have played one of television’s most iconic couples, but off-screen, their relationship appears anything but romantic. Fresh tension erupted after Noth responded “Right” to an Instagram comment that appeared to mock Parker’s Golden Globes honor, reigniting speculation about bad blood between the former Sex and the City co-stars.
The drama began in January when Noth posted a gym selfie captioned, “F&@k new years – LETS GO!!!!” A follower replied, “You mean f**k SJP & her award right? Lol,” referencing Parker’s Carol Burnett Award. Noth’s brief but loaded reply—“Right”—quickly made headlines. What might have been dismissed as careless social media banter took on new weight given their shared history as Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big.
Noth didn’t stop there. During an appearance on the Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson podcast, he made it clear that there’s no friendship left to salvage. “We’re not friends, I think that’s pretty obvious,” he said, according to People. He also criticized Parker and fellow co-stars Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis for their 2021 joint statement supporting women who accused him of sexual assault—allegations he has denied.
At the time, Parker, Nixon, and Davis issued a public message expressing sadness over the allegations and support for the women who came forward. The statement was widely seen as measured and aligned with the post-#MeToo climate. Noth, however, recently described it as “brand management,” saying he found it “sad” and “disappointing” that they didn’t reach out to hear his side privately.
The fallout carries added weight because Sex and the City remains a cultural juggernaut. Parker isn’t just its star—she’s an executive producer and the face of the franchise’s revival, And Just Like That…. Any public rift tied to the show threatens to blur the line between fictional romance and real-world tension. With Kim Cattrall’s well-documented feud already part of the franchise’s history, fans are once again watching off-screen dynamics overshadow on-screen nostalgia.
For now, there’s no confirmed tell-all book or explosive revelation on the horizon. Parker has not publicly responded to Noth’s latest comments. Still, when former co-stars start speaking candidly about betrayal and “brand management,” it inevitably fuels rumors that more could be said. Whether this remains social media shade or evolves into something bigger, one thing is certain—the legacy of Carrie and Mr. Big continues to spark headlines long after the cameras stopped rolling.
