Sarah Jessica Parker speaks out in emotional message about 'AJLT' ending
Shortly after "And Just Like That..." executive producer Michael Patrick King announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that the "Sex and the City" spinoff is coming to an end with Season 3, Parker addressed the news in a long, sentimental letter mourning what could be the final chapter in the New York City writer's story.
In a video slideshow narrated by Parker, she celebrated Carrie's infamous love of heels, her faults and accomplishments, her storied romances and a fictional life that has been so closely tied to the actress for nearly 30 years.
"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 Traveled near and far For the new The vintage Friends and love," she wrote. "Held onto hands, hopes and the very best of people. 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."
Parker, 60, has played Carrie since "Sex and the City" debuted in 1998, and in two feature films in addition to the spinoff.
"Carrie Bradshaw has dominated my professional heartbeat for 27 years. 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," she continued. "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.
In King's announcement, he said he and the franchise's star "held off announcing the news until now because we didn't want the word 'final' to overshadow the fun of watching the season."
'Sex and the City' spinoff 'And Just Like That' to end with Season 3 just like that
The actress added that they "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 said. "I am better for every single day I spent with you. It will be forever before I forget. The whole thing."
She then ended the note with love and gratitude: "I hope you love these final two episodes as much as we all do. Rabbit rabbit. Xxx, SJ."
Contributing: Jay Stahl
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