Sarah Jessica Parker is officially bidding farewell to one of the most iconic characters in television history—Carrie Bradshaw. After nearly three decades of portraying the New York City writer who wore her heart as boldly as her Manolo Blahniks, Parker is closing the chapter on a role that helped redefine modern womanhood on screen. Following the announcement from “And Just Like That…” executive producer Michael Patrick King on August 1 that the “Sex and the City” spinoff will conclude with Season 3, Parker took to social media with a deeply emotional tribute—a letter that reads more like a love note to a character who has been a companion to her and countless fans through the years.
The announcement hit long-time viewers like a nostalgic wave, reminding them of how far Carrie has come since she first typed “I couldn’t help but wonder…” back in 1998. Through six original seasons, two feature films, and three seasons of the reboot, Carrie Bradshaw was more than a fictional character; she became a cultural mirror, reflecting the joys, missteps, heartbreaks, and reinventions that define womanhood, friendship, and life in a city that never sleeps.
In a narrated video slideshow shared with fans, Sarah Jessica Parker gave voice to the transition from role to remembrance. It wasn’t just a goodbye; it was a poetic reflection, capturing the complexity and contradictions that made Carrie such a deeply human figure. “She broke hearts, heels, habits. She loved, lost, won, tripped, leaped, fell short and into puddles, aged, got wiser,” Parker said, her words dripping with reverence for the woman she embodied. “She has made the hardest, worst and best decisions. Traveled near and far—for the new, the vintage, friends and love.”
That single paragraph manages to encapsulate the entire journey of Carrie Bradshaw—the romantic idealist who always sought love, meaning, and personal style with equal fervor. It recalls the Carrie who fell for Mr. Big, who dated Aidan, who mourned and mended friendships, and who turned the city into her personal runway and confession booth.
The actress also paid homage to the relationships that shaped Carrie’s world. “Held onto hands, hopes and the very best of people,” she wrote. “Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte—there will never be better friends. And what great fortune for Carrie to come to know and love Seema and LTW, most divine new connections.”
In those few lines, Parker acknowledges the ever-expanding orbit of Carrie’s sisterhood. From the original trio of friends who navigated life’s highs and lows together, to the newer characters who breathed fresh life into the spinoff, it’s clear that what made “Sex and the City” and “And Just Like That…” so enduring wasn’t just the fashion or the city—it was the female friendships, deeply flawed and deeply beautiful.
Sarah Jessica Parker has been tied to the character of Carrie Bradshaw for an astonishing 27 years. That’s not just a career span—it’s a lifetime of emotional investment. “Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years,” she wrote with raw honesty. “I think I have loved her most of all. I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her.”
It’s a rare moment of vulnerability, and it shows the unique space Carrie holds not just in the hearts of viewers, but in Parker’s own life. Carrie wasn’t just a role—she was a constant companion, a creative force, and a reflection of all the messy, brilliant things it means to be a woman. Parker acknowledges that while fans have often criticized or questioned Carrie’s choices, they never looked away. She kept people watching, talking, and feeling—perhaps the truest mark of a great character.
“The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion,” Parker continued. “Therefore, the most sentimental and profound gratitude and lifetime of debt. To you all.”
There’s something moving about the language she uses—this isn’t a press release or a publicity stunt. It’s a genuine note of thanks, a farewell rooted in humility and deep gratitude. It’s her way of saying thank you to fans, collaborators, and the character herself, all in one breath.
Michael Patrick King, who steered both the original show and its reboot, explained that he and Parker had decided to delay the announcement of the show’s ending so as not to let the word “final” hang over the latest season like a dark cloud. They wanted viewers to enjoy the ride without mourning it too soon. But now that the end is officially in sight, the curtain call feels both inevitable and bittersweet.
Parker echoed that sentiment in her tribute, noting that “together we recognized, as we have in the past, this chapter is complete.” She went on to describe the joy and fulfillment she felt throughout the journey of creating “And Just Like That…,” calling it “all joy, adventure, the greatest kind of hard work alongside the most extraordinary talent of 380 that includes all the brilliant actors who joined us.”
Her words highlight not just the onscreen moments, but the incredible effort behind the scenes—the stylists, the camera crew, the makeup artists, the writers, the editors, and hundreds of others who helped bring the glossy New York life of Carrie and her friends back to life. “I am better for every single day I spent with you. It will be forever before I forget. The whole thing,” she said, almost whispering goodbye like you would to a friend on the edge of a tearful departure.
She signed off the post with a simple but emotional line: “I hope you love these final two episodes as much as we all do. Rabbit rabbit. Xxx, SJ.” A nod to superstition, a touch of her real-life charm, and one last wink from a woman who’s shared her heart with millions.
Not long after Parker shared her post, her co-star Cynthia Nixon—who plays Miranda—also took a moment to look back. Posting 20 photos and videos spanning from the early days of “Sex and the City” to the most recent scenes of “And Just Like That…,” Nixon’s tribute was both joyful and nostalgic. “I can’t believe our wild beautiful And Just Like That ride is almost over. It has been such a delight from start to finish,” she wrote in the caption.
For Nixon, the end of the show doesn’t mean the end of the bond. She added, “I will miss working with these people every day SO incredibly much but know we will always be a part of each other’s lives.” That enduring friendship, both on and off screen, is perhaps one of the show’s most underrated legacies—decades of collaboration, support, and laughter among women who grew up in their careers together.
She teased fans with a note of excitement, hinting that even with the ending in sight, there’s still more to enjoy. “Get ready for a lot more carousels in the weeks to come! And don’t miss these last few episodes: surprises in store!”
Kristin Davis, who plays Charlotte, also shared her feelings with a heartfelt Instagram post. “I am profoundly sad,” she wrote. “I love our whole beautiful cast and crew. 400 artisans working so hard on our show with deep love. And to our loyal fans, we love you forever and ever.”
Her post reinforced what Parker and Nixon had already made clear—this wasn’t just a job, it was a deeply personal experience shaped by countless hours of dedication, creativity, and emotional investment. And most of all, a tremendous love for the fans who’ve been with them for more than two decades.
It’s a strange and beautiful thing to say goodbye to a fictional character who feels so real. Carrie Bradshaw was always a little larger than life, but at the same time, she was achingly human. She wasn’t perfect—far from it—but she was honest, flawed, passionate, and unrelentingly curious. She questioned everything, including herself. And in doing so, she allowed viewers to do the same.
Her story was never really about fairy tales. It was about resilience. About daring to want more. About navigating heartbreak and career missteps and existential panic in high heels and tulle skirts. It was about the friendships that hold us together, the risks that shape us, and the tiny moments that become our greatest memories.
As Sarah Jessica Parker says goodbye, so do we. To the Sunday brunches, the column musings, the impossible apartments, and the endless wardrobe changes. To Big, to Aidan, to Paris, to cigarette breaks on stoops, and to every cab ride with a dramatic sigh. To the woman who couldn’t help but wonder—and made us all wonder too.
Carrie Bradshaw may be fiction, but her legacy is real. And just like that, it’s the end. But oh, what a ride it’s been.