Sarah Jessica Parker is saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw after news broke of And Just Like That‘s surprise conclusion.
“She crossed streets, avenues, rubicons, so it seemed. She broke hearts, heels, habits. She loved, lost, won, tripped, leaped, fell short and into puddles. Aged, got wiser. She has made the hardest, worst and best decisions,” Parker, 60, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 1. “Traveled near and far. For the new, the vintage, friends and love.”
Parker’s tribute honored the character, whom she has played since Sex and the City premiered in 1998.
“Changed homes, time zones, boyfriends, her mind, her shoes, her hair, but never her love and devotion to New York City,” the post continued. “She had dates, drinks, boyfriends, a husband and truly great loves and romances. She hailed cabs, she ran in heels and danced with Stanford. She told the truth and she lied. She typed, wondered, wrote, published, grieved, forgave. Got stood up, stood strong, stood out.”
Parker continued: “She devoted herself to hats, books, shoes, friends and the promise of a new day in her beloved city and the people she treasured most. She has worn shame, pride, honor, optimism and literally countless dresses, skirts, tutus. Held onto hands, hopes and the very best of people.”
In the statement, Parker reflected on Carrie’s influence on her life.
“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. Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. I think I have loved her most of all,” she noted. “I know others have loved her just as I have. Been frustrated, condemned and rooted for her. The symphony of all those emotions has been the greatest soundtrack and most consequential companion. Therefore the most sentimental and profound gratitude and lifetime of debt. To you all.”
Parker stood by the decision to wrap up And Just Like That after three seasons.
“MPK and I together recognized, as we have in the past, this chapter complete. AJLT was 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,” she concluded. “I am better for every single day I spent with you. It will be forever before I forget. The whole thing. Thank you all. I love you so. I hope you love these final two episodes as much as we all do. Rabbit rabbit.”
Showrunner Michael Patrick King confirmed on Friday that the Sex and the City spinoff is coming to an end. The season 3 finale, which will be released on August 14, will now serve as the series finale.
“And just like that … the ongoing storytelling of the Sex And The City universe is coming to an end. While I was writing the last episode of And Just Like That season three, it became clear to me that this might be a wonderful place to stop,” read King’s statement. “Along with Sarah Jessica Parker, Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, we decided to end the popular series this year with a two-part finale and extended the original series order from 10 episodes to 12.”
King defended not announcing the news ahead of the season 3 premiere in May.
“SJP and I held off announcing the news until now because we didn’t want the word ‘final’ to overshadow the fun of watching the season,” he continued. “It’s with great gratitude we thank all the viewers who have let these characters into their homes and their hearts over these many years.”
And Just Like That airs on Max Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
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