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7 stories · latest Oct 15, 2026 · Fashion & Beauty, Celebrity, TV & Film

About Sex And The City

Sex and the City is a hit HBO television comedy series set in Manhattan that starred Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kim Cattrall. The popular franchise later expanded into feature films starting with a 2008 movie adaptation, as well as the continuation series And Just Like That... on Max.

The series focused on characters including fashion-loving writer Carrie Bradshaw, lawyer Miranda Hobbes, and fiercely independent public relations powerhouse Samantha Jones. Key supporting characters and memorable guest stars during its original run included Stanford Blatch, played by the late Willie Garson, his dancer boyfriend Marcus Adant, played by Sean Palmer, and party girl Lexi Featherston, played by Kristen Johnston in the show's final season.

Recent coverage highlights revelations from cast members about scrapped feature film plot twists and personal experiences while filming memorable episodes. Original stars have also reunited for network promotion clips and continued their roles in spin-off storylines.

  • Coverage of Sex and the City frequently focuses on behind-the-scenes recollections, guest-star reflections, and scrapped storylines from its feature films.
  • Media interest also remains strong around the ongoing spin-off series And Just Like That... and the continued work of the original main cast.

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  1. Rosie O’Donnell Admits Filming Bed Scene With Cynthia Nixon On 'And Just Like That...' Was 'Horrifying'

    Aug 17, 2026

    Rosie O'Donnell discussed the nerve-wracking process of shooting a bedroom scene alongside Cynthia Nixon for the spin-off series.

    Rosie O’Donnell Admits Filming Bed Scene With Cynthia Nixon On 'And Just Like That...' Was 'Horrifying'
  2. Kim Cattrall Prepares To Turn 70: Inside the 'Sex And The City' Icon's Ageless Routine

    Aug 21, 2026

    Retrospectives highlighted Kim Cattrall's screen career and wellness routine as she approached a milestone birthday.

    Kim Cattrall Prepares To Turn 70: Inside the 'Sex And The City' Icon's Ageless Routine
  3. Sex and the City Star Sean Palmer Drops Scrapped Movie Plot Twist Bombshell

    Aug 31, 2026

    Actor Sean Palmer revealed that an early script draft for the 2008 film included a major plot twist for his character Marcus Adant that was cut.

    Sex and the City Star Sean Palmer Drops Scrapped Movie Plot Twist Bombshell
  4. Kristen Johnston Admits She Was a 'Hot Mess' While Filming Iconic 'Sex and the City' Window Scene

    Sep 4, 2026

    Guest star Kristen Johnston disclosed that she was struggling with active addiction while filming her final-season cameo as Lexi Featherston.

    Kristen Johnston Admits She Was a 'Hot Mess' While Filming Iconic 'Sex and the City' Window Scene
  5. 'Oh, Mary!' Is Heading to HBO with Cole Escola Reprising Hit Stage Role

    Sep 10, 2026

    Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon appeared together in a network promo teaser for the television adaptation of Oh, Mary!

    'Oh, Mary!' Is Heading to HBO with Cole Escola Reprising Hit Stage Role

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Kristen Johnston Admits She Was a 'Hot Mess' While Filming Iconic 'Sex and the City' Window Scene
In the Season 6 episode, Johnston plays socialite Lexi Featherston, an old friend of Carrie Bradshaw. (Pictured above: Johnston and Sarah Jessica Parker in “SATC.”)
Johnston’s character dies from falling out a window after she’s told she can’t smoke inside the packed penthouse.
Lexi goes on a long rant before she plunges 18 stories to her death.
Johnston (seen above in the show) explained she was at the height of her addiction when she appeared in the show.
Sex and the City Star Sean Palmer Drops Scrapped Movie Plot Twist Bombshell
Kim Cattrall Prepares To Turn 70: Inside the 'Sex And The City' Icon's Ageless Routine

Sex And The City: your questions

Who played Samantha Jones on Sex and the City?

Kim Cattrall portrayed public relations powerhouse Samantha Jones on the series.

What happened to Lexi Featherston on Sex and the City?

Lexi Featherston, played by guest star Kristen Johnston in the final season, accidentally fell out of a high-rise window to her sudden death.

When was the Sex and the City feature film released?

The franchise transitioned to movie theaters with a feature film released in 2008.

What is the spin-off series of Sex and the City?

The continuation spin-off series is titled And Just Like That... and streams on Max.

Who played Stanford Blatch's boyfriend Marcus?

Actor Sean Palmer played dancer Marcus Adant during the original television run.

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