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USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'And Just Like That...' is still shallow (and just plain silly) in Season 3: Review
'And Just Like That...' is still shallow (and just plain silly) in Season 3: Review Show Caption Hide Caption Sarah Jessica Parker on new 'And Just Like That' season Sarah Jessica Parker reveals why audiences are rooting for Aidan and Carrie in new season of "And Just Like That." Once, Carrie Bradshaw dated a man, but something was a bit off. That could describe nearly any episode of HBO's "Sex and the City," an Emmy-winning, pop culture-revolutionizing comedy that ran from 1998 to 2004. Sarah Jessica Parker's well-dressed heroine was always on the hunt for sex, love or both, but finding Mr. Right was antithetical to the continuation of the series. You can't tell a story about dating in Manhattan if the dating is all done and dusted. "Sex" spawned one good movie, a terrible one and a revival TV show, "And Just Like That...," which returns for a third season following three of four original cast members, now in their 50s. And after a terribly tragic start to the series, we are now back to the world of Carrie dating and hesitating, this time with her ex-fiancé Aidan Shaw (John Corbett), who reentered her life in Season 2. If you enjoyed the first two seasons of Max's "That," well, you'll be happy to hear that Season 3 (streaming Thursdays, 9 ET/6 PT, ★½ out of four) does not materially change, other than further nudging aside the three main characters for stories involving newcomers Seema (Sarita Choudhury) and Lisa (Nicole Ari Parker). There are bold outfits, romantic flings, gimmicky guest stars (Rosie O'Donnell! Patti LuPone!) and ostentatious peeks at obscenely expensive New York real estate. Regretfully, the series is still as lightweight and shallow as a knockoff pair of Manolo Blahniks, unimaginative and dull, this year with a side of ATVs and "Little House on the Prairie" jokes as Carrie makes a trip down to Aidan's farm in Virginia. Three seasons in, "That" has not lost its penchant for unrealistic dialogue and making its characters unlikable and inconsistent. The scenes are exasperatingly stilted and awkward, as if they were scripted by aliens with only a vague idea of how humans behave and interact. It makes the deeply unnecessary series feel all the more inconsequential and flimsy. But we're stuck in the Hollywood reboot machine matrix, and the popular series isn't leaving Max (soon to be HBO Max). And so for a third year we meet Carrie in her well-financed widowhood, Charlotte (Kristin Davis), a prep-school mom trying to get back into the workforce, and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) exploring her queer identity. Seema still tries to fill the Samantha-sized hole in the series, and Lisa mirrors Charlotte but with marginally more interesting plots. Aidan, in his tantalizing and tight-jeans-wearing glory, is teasing Carrie from his Southern comfort, holding off a real relationship for the sake of his sons, dangling the prospect of romance in front of her without consideration for her needs. It's maddening to watch Carrie make the same mistakes with Aidan she once made with Big (Chris Noth) and half a dozen men before. The most frustrating aspect of this revival is that, in spite of all the decades that have passed in these women's lives, the characters haven't learned. I keep waiting for the series to wake up and become "Sex and the City," but perhaps it's a project as pointless as Carrie wearing flats. "That" has been so annoyingly bland and PG-13 since its 2021 debut that the few moments that recapture its heat are jarring and uncomfortable: A phone-sex flop between Carrie and Aidan takes the cringe sex scene trophy away from Miranda and Che's (Sara Ramirez) forbidden tryst in Carrie's kitchen in Season 1. These characters (and actresses) deserve more than this featherweight fluff. To see Davis forced to waste Charlotte's huffy outrage on a boring and plainly stupid plot about a case of mistaken dog identity (I kid you not) is just so wasteful. The spectrum of what creator Michael Patrick King imagines life for these women in their 50s could be remains offensively narrow. The lives of these accomplished, seemingly independent women revolve around men, petty antics and low-stakes squabbles. Even their romantic partners aren't immune from the indignities of the cartoonish plots: Charlotte's eternal mensch of a husband, Harry (Evan Handler), ends up peeing his pants in one episode. That's the level of sophisticated storytelling we're dealing with here. The disconnect between what "That" is and "Sex" was is profound, and more glaring with each season. "Sex" was inextricable from its 1990s and early 2000s setting, a commentary on that time in our culture as sexual morals shifted and the series pushed back against stereotypes about single women. The 2025 of "That" is a fantasy land where references to modern concerns and topics are boiled down to Carrie reminiscing about using maps instead of phone GPS. The ever-stylish, eminently with-it Carrie Bradshaw is reduced to making "back in my day" jokes. Back in my day, we didn't settle for lackluster slop from Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha. Only sparkle and sheen.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sarah Jessica Parker felt 'really sad saying goodbye to Mr. Big'
Sarah Jessica Parker was "really sad to say goodbye" to Mr. Big on 'And Just Like That...'. The 60-year-old actress' on-screen character, Carrie Bradshaw, dated Mr. Big in 'Sex and the City' and 'And Just Like That..' - but the character was cut from the show after co-star Chris Noth was accused of sexual assault back in 2021. Speaking of Carrie and Mr. Big's relationship, Sarah told E! News: "It was romantic, and it was a disaster. "It was destructive, and it was healthy. Big dying was really, really hard to do both professionally and personally. That's not just a thread. It's one of the main arteries that you would struggle to do without." Sarah enjoyed the storyline of Carrie and Mr. Big's turbulent relationship, and she's found it hard to move on from their on-screen romance. The actress said: "It was really sad to say goodbye to that. It's not like I needed it for my own health or wellbeing, but that was a hugely wonderful story to tell for a lot of years." Chris was accused of sexual assault by multiple women in December 2021. The allegations led to him being axed from the second season of 'And Just Like That...'. However, Chris denied the allegations, describing them as "categorically false". He said in a statement at the time: "These stories could've been from 30 years ago or 30 days ago – no always means no – that is a line I did not cross. "The encounters were consensual. It's difficult not to question the timing of these stories coming out. I don't know for certain why they are surfacing now, but I do know this: I did not assault these women." In 2022, Sarah revealed that she cut all ties with Chris after the allegations emerged. Asked how she reacted to the news as a producer of the show, Sarah told The Hollywood Reporter: "I don't even know if I'm ready to talk about it, but I don't think … I wasn't reacting as a producer." Sarah admitted that she still found it hard to discuss the subject. She said: "I should have worked on this [answer] because I'm just … it's just..."
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
When does Season 3 of 'And Just Like That...' come out? Date, cast, where to watch
When does Season 3 of 'And Just Like That...' come out? Date, cast, where to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Sarah Jessica Parker talks grief, Kim Cattrall cameo in 'And Just Like That...' From overcoming grief to a Kim Cattrall cameo, Sarah Jessica Parker tells USA TODAY what fans can expect in season 2 of 'And Just Like That…'. Entertain This!, USA TODAY And just like that, it's time for Season 3 of "Sex and the City" spinoff "And Just Like That..." In the new season of the HBO Max Original, Carrie will move on from her heavy memoir and try her hand at writing fiction, according to the season trailer. Aidan (John Corbett), who'd wanted to spend more time with his teenage sons and asked for a five-year moratorium with Carrie, meanwhile, is still in the picture. "It's complicated with Aidan, but I'm trying to figure it out," Carrie says as the show teases a possible new romantic interest. The reboot series "follows Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, Seema, and Lisa Todd Wexley navigating the complicated reality of life, love, sex, and friendship in their 50s in New York City," according to the series synopsis. Here's what to know about Season 3 of "And Just Like That…" including the release date, cast and trailer. Watch 'And Just Like That...' with Sling + Max Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox When does 'And Just Like That…' Season 3 come out? Season 3 of "And Just Like That…" will premiere on Thursday, May 29 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on HBO Max. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. How to watch 'And Just Like That…' Season 3 "And Just Like That…" Season 3 will be available to stream on Max starting Thursday, May 29 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. New episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays. Seasons 1 and 2 of "And Just Like That…" are also available to stream on Max. Watch 'And Just Like That...' with Sling + Max How many episodes will 'And Just Like That…' Season 3 have? Season 3 of "And Just Like That…" will have 12 episodes. Here's what the schedule looks like: Episode 1: May 29 Episode 2: June 5 Episode 3: June 12 Episode 4: June 19 Episode 5: June 26 Episode 6: July 3 Episode 7: July 10 Episode 8: July 17 Episode 9: July 24 Episode 10: July 31 Episode 11: Aug. 7 Episode 12 / Finale: Aug. 14 'And Just Like That…' Season 3 cast Season 3 of "And Just Like That…" will feature a mix of old and new faces, including: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes Kristin Davis as Charlotte York Sarita Choudhury as Seema Patel Nicole Ari Parker as Lisa Todd Wexley Rosie O'Donnell as Mary Cathy Ang as Lily Goldenblatt John Corbett as Aidan Shaw Niall Cunningham as Brady Hobbes Mario Cantone as Anthony Marentino David Eigenberg as Steve Brady Evan Handler as Harry Goldenblatt Christopher Jackson as Herbert Wexley Sebastiano Pigazzi as Giuseppe Alexa Swinton as Rock Goldenblatt Dolly Wells as Joy Watch the 'And Just Like That…' Season 3 trailer Max released the trailer for "And Just Like That…" Season 3 on April 15. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage. Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Cosmopolitan
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'And Just Like That...' Cast's Salaries and Net Worth
If you think the stars of Sex and the City made bank on the OG HBO hit, just wait until you find out how much they're making on And Just Like That.... The revival, currently on its third season, isn't just a chance for Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis (and kinda-sorta Kim Cattrall) to reunite, it's also a chance for them to make even more money thanks to their jaw-dropping And Just Like That... cast salaries. The core four have been some of the highest paid actors in Hollywood, and between the original run of Sex and the City on HBO, two blockbuster films, and the latest incarnation on MAX (FKA HBO Max), their net worths are astronomical. But whomst has the most money? And what exactly are their And Just Like contributing to their growing wealth? Thanks for asking, here's a handy ranking. 😃 And Just Like That salary: $1 million per episode according to Variety Net Worth: $200 million It goes without saying that Sarah Jessica Parker is on top of the networth list, and it's all thanks to Sex and the City (and all the brand deals that have come her way). We have a full breakdown over her net worth this way, but the highlights? On top of all her SATC money, Sarah Jessica Parker has a shoe brand, a wine line (heh), perfume collections, and a ton of real estate. And Just Like That... salary: $1 million for her season 2 cameo, per The Daily Mail Net Worth: $40 million Soooo one person who wasn't particularly down with Sarah Jessica Parker earning more than everyone else, even though she was a producer? Kim Cattrall, who confirmed on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross that salary discrepancies (she was making a reported $350,000 per episode at SATC's peak) lead to the show ending. 'I felt after six years, it was time for all of us to participate in the financial windfall of Sex and the City," Kim said. "When they didn't seem keen on that, I thought it was time to move on.' She ended up signing on for the Sex and the City movie (where she reportedly made $7 million), and then the sequel (when her salary increased to a reported $10 million). But she opted out of the third movie, and there was a lot of speculation the salary discrepancy between her and SJP had something to do with it. Producer/writer Michael Patrick King ended up telling Hollywood Reporter, 'The show doesn't exist if Sarah Jessica wasn't the blonde star of the show, that's number one. Kim was not at the height of her career, Kristin was under her in terms of notability, Cynthia was a theater actress." Kim obviously didn't participate in And Just Like That...'s first season due to all this drama, and reports suggest she was paid around $1 million for her cameo in season 2. And Just Like That... salary: $1 million per episode according to Variety Net Worth: $35 million Like Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis's salary for Sex and the City was a lot smaller than Sarah Jessica Parker's. But by season 5, she was earning $350,000 per episode. Not bad! Meanwhile, Kristin's fee for the films was also significantly lower than that of SJP. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she made $3 million for the first movie and $4 million for the sequel. Oh, and she's reportedly earning $1 million per episode of And Just Like That.... And Just Like That... salary: $1 million per episode according to Variety Net Worth: $25 million Cynthia Nixon's Sex and the City salary pretty much mirrors that of Kristin Davis—she earned $3 million for the first movie, $4 million for the second, and ~$1 million per episode for And Just Like That.... She also owns some fancy real estate, which has definitely padded her net worth! And Just Like That... salary: Unknown Nicole Ari Parker and Sarita Choudhury joined And Just Like That... as series regulars in season 1 (along with Sara Ramirez and Karen Pittman, who left after season 2). And while they are both leads of the show, they certainly aren't making as much per episode as SJP, Cynthia, and Kristin—who are all executive producers on the series. That said, their salaries have not bee reported, but I would assume that their rates per episode sit somewhere in between the three OGs and the returning men—John Corbett, Evan Handler, David Eigenberg, and Mario Cantone. Whatever the true figures are of the And Just Like That... salaries, one thing is clear: At HBO, it pays to be having sex in the city!
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Sex and the City' star Candice Bergen's husband dead aged 88
'Sex and the City' star Candice Bergen's husband has died aged 88. Marshall Rose, famed as a real estate magnate and philanthropist, passed away peacefully at home in New York on Saturday (15.02.25) surrounded by loved ones, it emerged on Monday (17.02.25.) He died from complications of Parkinson's disease after 'many years of extraordinary strength and resilience', according to an online obituary. Marshall is survived by Candice, his children Wendi and Andrew, his stepdaughter Chloe, and his grandchildren Alexander, Clio, Ell, Milo, Arthur, and Alice. His funeral will be held at Central Synagogue on Tuesday (18.02.25) at 12pm. His family praised his 'legacy of fierce compassion, stubborn persistence, and commitment to cheering on the Knicks', adding: 'His wisdom, strength, and generosity of spirit will be remembered by the countless people whose lives he touched.' Candice, 78, once reflected on how she prioritised their relationship over her showbiz work: 'You know, I'm not that ambitious. I'm always grateful when I get offered something that engages me, it's for the right amount of time, and I don't have to leave my husband for more than a week or two. That's really all I ask.' Born in Brighton Beach in 1937, Marshall studied economics at City College before earning a law degree from NYU and later receiving an honorary degree from CUNY. In 1978, he founded The Georgetown Company, which developed projects including Frank Gehry's IAC building and the renovation of Madison Square Garden. He served on the board of the New York Public Library for 30 years. Candice, who was previously married to film director Louis Malle until his death in 1995, spoke warmly about her relationship with Rose in a 2015 interview with Sandra Bullock. She said about working with the actress on 'Miss Congeniality': 'We had just gotten married! We started shooting when our honeymoon was supposed to happen.' Sandra added: 'We were on that location on the stage. He was there – I don't know what we were doing – but I remember looking across, and you were giddy. It was the sweetest thing.' Candice, known for her role as Enid Frick in 'Sex and the City' and its spin-off 'And Just Like That...', also won five Emmys and two Golden Globes for her performance as the title character in 'Murphy Brown'. She was nominated for an Academy Award for 1979's 'Starting Over' and a BAFTA for her role in 'Gandhi'.
