Age is Just a Number, Darling: The Women of Sex and the City
Ever wondered how old those fabulous women from Sex and the City really are? Well, grab your cosmopolitan and let's dive in. Spoiler alert: they're not as young as they look (or act).
Carrie Bradshaw: The Original Girl About Town
Our leading lady, Sarah Jessica Parker, was born on March 25, 1965. That makes her a Taurus, which explains her tenacity and love for all things fabulous. When the series started in 1998, she was 33, but her character, Carrie, was a few years older, around 35.
Fun fact: Parker was already a seasoned actress by then, having started her career at the age of 11. She was even nominated for an Oscar for her role in L.A. Story in 1991, when she was just 26!
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Samantha Jones: The Ageless Wonder
Kim Cattrall, who played the insatiable Samantha, was born on August 21, 1956. That makes her a Leo, which explains her fierce independence and love for the spotlight. When the series began, she was 42, but her character was around 38.
Did you know? Cattrall was already a successful actress before Sex and the City, with notable roles in films like Porky's and Mannequin. She was even nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the TV movie My Boyfriend's Back in 1993.
Charlotte York: The Uptown Girl
Kristin Davis, who portrayed the elegant Charlotte, was born on February 23, 1965. That makes her another Taurus, which explains her refined taste and love for all things luxurious. When the series started, she was 33, but her character was around 35.
Interesting fact: Davis was already a working actress before Sex and the City, with roles in films like The Shaggy Dog and The Adventures of Tom Thumb and Thumbelina. She also had a recurring role on Melrose Place in the 1990s.
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Miranda Hobbes: The Power Dresser
Cynthia Nixon, who played the powerful Miranda, was born on April 9, 1966. That makes her an Aries, which explains her ambitious nature and love for a good debate. When the series began, she was 32, but her character was around 35.
Did you know? Nixon was already a successful stage actress before Sex and the City, with numerous Broadway credits to her name. She even won a Tony Award for her role in The Little Dog Laughed in 2007.
Age is Just a Number, Darling
So, there you have it. The women of Sex and the City were all in their mid-to-late 30s when the series began. But remember, age is just a number, darling. It's how you live your life that really matters.
In the words of Carrie Bradshaw herself, "The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you find someone to love the you you love, well, that's just fabulous." So, cheers to loving ourselves, no matter what our age.