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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sarah Jessica Parker looks glamorous in a bejeweled black dress as she joins stylish Kristin Davis at And Just Like That photocall in Paris as new series receives rave reviews
Sarah Jessica Parker looked glamorous as she joined her stylish co-star Kristin Davis at the And Just Like That season three photocall in Paris on Thursday. The Carrie Bradshaw actress, 60, looked sensational in a bejeweled black dress which she teamed with neon pink heels to boost her height. She wore her blonde tresses styled perfectly into loose waves and opted for a glowing makeup look. Kristin, also 60, showed off her perfect sense of style in a bright yellow sequin dress and gold strappy heels. It comes as the new series has received rave reviews ahead of it being released on Friday. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Guardian gave it three stars, writing: 'After two misfiring series, some of the old Sex and the City magic is detectable in this new run of the HBO spin-off. 'As it returns for a third run, there are signs that it's finally getting into its vertiginous-heeled stride. 'There is still plenty here to mock – and rest assured, we will – but there's also just enough of the old magic to make this a nostalgic guilty pleasure.' Meanwhile The Independent agreed saying that the series had 'finally started to find its groove'. They added in their three star review: 'The evolution, from controversial reboot to inoffensive serial, might spawn fewer social media reactions, but it makes for a far smoother watch.' IndieWire also agreed that things were improving with the third series, saying: 'Michael Patrick King's 'Sex and the City' sequel series seems to be settling into a groove. 'A groove that's quite familiar, if once forsaken. Yes, a groove worn smooth by 'Sex and the City.'' Collider, Time Magazine and Mamamia also gave positive reviews. Their co-star Sarita Choudhury also cut a stylish figure wearing a leggy black dress and sheer tights She looked great in the oversized shirt style dress which she teamed with pointed heels to boost her height Nicole Ari Parker looked effortlessly chic in a black and white polka dot blouse In an interview this week, Sarah revealed Mr. Big's death on And Just Like That was 'really hard' for her to film. The actress addressed the shocking moment in the show where Carrie's husband Mr. Big (Chris Noth) died of a heart attack after working out on his Peloton bike. Mr. Big had been a staple character of Sex And The City and Carrie's main love interest so it was a risk for writers to kill him off. Speaking on The E! News Sitdown with Bruce Bozzi, Sarah gave her thoughts on the storyline. She said: '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.' '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.' Although Sarah does agree with some of the online 'objections' over how Carrie and Big ended up together, she still admires the couple's relationship. 'All of it was a mess, and all of it was wonderful,' she said. 'It was romantic, and it was a disaster. It was destructive, and it was healthy. It just felt really untethered. It was really sad to say goodbye to that.' Since Big's death, Carrie has rekindled her romance with old flame Aidan Shaw (John Corbett) who she was involved with in seasons three and four of Sex And The City. Chris Noth had his career upended in 2021 when he faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has since staunchly denied. The 70-year-old has confessed that he 'strayed on my wife,' which was 'devastating to her,' but added: 'What it isn't, is a crime.' Last year, he firmly denied multiple allegation allegations of sexual misconduct in his first interview about the charges that infamously put his career on hold. Chris, who has insisted he is still close to his former Sex and the City co-stars, told USA Today that any encounters he has had outside his marriage were consensual. 'I strayed on my wife, and it's devastating to her and not a very pretty picture,' he told the outlet. 'What it isn't, is a crime.' The former Law and Order star has been married to his wife, Tara Wilson, 45, since 2012. The couple were together for 10 years before tying the knot and are parents to two children - Orion, 16, and Keats, four. Noth said he has spoken to his teenager about the situation.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sarah Jessica Parker Reacts to Mr. Big's Death on And Just Like That, Reveals Why His Relationship With Carrie Was 'Toxic'
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to s*xual misconduct. Sarah Jessica Parker reacts to Mr. Big's death sequence on And Just Like That. The actress, who portrays the role of Carrie on the show, shared that filming the death sequence of Big was one of the hardest parts for her, personally and professionally. In conversation with E! News, the movie star revealed that Chris Noth's character was one of the main 'arteries' of the series, and to continue without him has been a struggle. While sitting down for an interview with the media portal, the actress explained, '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.' She added, 'It was really sad to say goodbye to that. It's not like I needed it for my own health or well-being. But that was a hugely wonderful story to tell for a lot of years.' The role portrayed by Noth has been one of the vital characters on the show, and his relationship with Carrie is quite adored by the audience. So, it was a big risk for the writers too, to kill one of the main characters off. Mr. Big died of a heart attack. What does Sarah Jessica Parker think of Carrie and Mr. Big's relationship? Further in talks with the outlet, the actress revealed that she agreed with the 'objections' that the fans had with her and Mr. Big's toxic relationship and how they ended up together, but still had admiration for the onscreen couple. Parker said, 'All of it was a mess, and all of it was wonderful.' She continued, 'It was romantic, and it was a disaster. It was destructive, and it was healthy.' The actress shared that she felt completely 'untethered' and that it was a really hard goodbye to say. Following the death of Mr. Big, Carrie went on to rekindle her romance with John Corbett's character, Aidan Shaw, in season 4 of Sex and the City. Meanwhile, Chris Noth faced a downfall in his career after he faced allegations of s*xual misconduct in 2021. Chris Noth's confession of infidelity Following several allegations against the actor, Noth confessed to cheating on his wife. He recalled that his partner was 'devastated,' but he does not feel it to be a crime. In his first interview post being framed as a person who harassed women, the actor revealed, 'I strayed on my wife, and it's devastating to her and not a very pretty picture.' He further added, 'You give yourself the same excuses that many men do; it's just a little side dance, and it's fun.' Noth claimed that he would justify himself by saying, 'You're not hurting anybody. No one's going to know about this, you know, and s*x is just enjoyable. And suddenly, a lot of people want to have sex with you. It's like, 'Well, I'm not going to get this chance again.'' Amid the allegations, the actor is still married to his longtime partner, Tara Wilson. The couple tied the knot in 2012, ten years after dating each other. They are also parents to two kids.
Perth Now
6 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..."
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First Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
From Deepika Padukone as Carrie to Hrithik Roshan as Big – How Indian adaptation of 'And Just Like That'... would look
Now streaming on JioHotstar, the show continues to fascinate audiences with its iconic characters and fashion-forward narratives. But what if the series were to get an Indian twist? read more The much-loved series Sex and the City and its revival, And Just Like That…, have been a cultural phenomenon, with its glamorous depiction of friendship, love, and life in New York City. Now streaming on JioHotstar, the show continues to fascinate audiences with its iconic characters and fashion-forward narratives. But what if the series were to get an Indian twist? Let's reimagine the beloved characters with Bollywood's finest. Deepika Padukone As Carrie Bradshaw STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Carrie Bradshaw, the quintessential New York City writer with a love for fashion and a penchant for complex relationships, would be perfectly portrayed by Deepika Padukone. Her effortless elegance, striking style, and ability to convey vulnerability and charm would make her an impeccable Indian Carrie. Taapsee Pannu As Samantha Jones Samantha Jones, the bold, fearless, and unapologetically outspoken PR maven who lives life on her own terms, would shine through Taapsee Pannu's dynamic screen presence. Her unapologetic candor would align seamlessly with Samantha's larger-than-life personality. Shraddha Kapoor As Charlotte York In 2023, Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor bought a Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica worth Rs 4.04 crore. Image Courtesy: @poojachaudhary_9/Instagram Sweet, graceful, and the eternal optimist, Charlotte York would be brought to life by Shraddha Kapoor. Her wholesome persona and ability to portray emotional depth would make her a seamless fit for the role of the traditional yet open-hearted Charlotte. Kalki Koechlin As Miranda Hobbes Intelligent, fiercely independent, and always the voice of reason, Miranda Hobbes would come to life through Kalki Koechlin. Her sharp wit and strong character portrayals would bring a refreshing, quirky take to Miranda's character. Hrithik Roshan As Mr. Big Handsome, mysterious, and the ultimate love interest, Mr. Big would be an ideal role for Hrithik Roshan. His suave sophistication and intense screen presence would make him the perfect choice to play the elusive yet deeply compelling Mr. Big. Ayushmann Khurrana As Steve Warm, down-to-earth, and deeply relatable, Steve would be perfectly embodied by Ayushmann Khurrana. His charming everyman appeal and natural comedic timing would infuse both humor and heart into the character. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Streaming soon on JioHotstar, the Indian adaptation of And Just Like That… could bring a desi twist to the beloved classic, blending Bollywood glamour with iconic storytelling. Would you binge-watch this cast?
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Review of Sobotiak murder conviction revealed undisclosed police evidence, court filing says
The murder conviction stemming from the 1987 disappearance of an Edmonton woman has been thrown out, in part because there was undisclosed evidence from the police investigation. Roy Sobotiak's lawyers filed written arguments in support of his bail application on Friday, which shed light on issues they raised with the investigation and trial that ended in 1991, convicting Sobotiak of second-degree murder in the death of Susan Kaminsky. Namely, they outline issues around undisclosed evidence, an undercover "Mr. Big" police operation in the late 1980s and additional forensic evidence linked to the case — some of which was discovered after Sobotiak's conviction. "In 1991, the case against Mr. Sobotiak was seemingly very strong. He was with Ms. Kaminsky the night before her disappearance and it was believed that she never left his mother's house alive because of his confessions to [the undercover officer] and his further confession on arrest," the brief says. "Today, the factual landscape has fundamentally changed. There is a reasonable likelihood that the murder charge will be stayed on account of non-disclosure and/or due to the manner in which the Mr. Big operation was conducted." Kaminsky, a 34-year-old mother, vanished in February 1987 and her body was never found. Sobotiak, who was in his early 20s at the time, was the last known person to see her alive. He had told police that Kaminsky drove him home from his mother's house, where the two had spent time together after running into each other at a bar after midnight. The federal justice minister ordered a new trial for Sobotiak this year, nearly 36 years after Sobotiak was arrested and imprisoned. Court of King's Bench Justice Eric Macklin granted Sobotiak's release Friday. He is under a curfew and other court-ordered conditions. James Lockyer, a founding director of Innocence Canada and one of Sobotiak's lawyers, called him "the longest-serving wrongly convicted man in Canadian history." He noted the only other comparable case is Romeo Phillion, who spent nearly 32 years in prison before his murder conviction was quashed in 2003. A new trial was also ordered in that case, but Crown prosecutors in Ontario withdrew the murder charge against him in 2010. Sobotiak, now 61, applied for the justice minister to review his conviction, Lockyer told the court. A subsequent investigation by federal officials unearthed undisclosed evidence from police files, including evidence of other possible suspects in Kaminsky's disappearance, according to a written memorandum from Sobotiak's legal team. "Its impact on the outcome of the applicant's trial and the fairness of his trial had to be assessed," the brief says. The document, filed in the Court of King's Bench earlier this month, says the lawyers can't disclose specifics from the investigative report due to a confidentiality agreement. Sobotiak's lawyers argued the Mr. Big operation that was used to elicit Sobotiak's original confession was abusive, and can't stand up to legal scrutiny. In a Mr. Big sting, undercover police officers draw a suspect into a fictitious criminal organization. A Supreme Court of Canada ruling in 2014 set new standards for how this evidence can be used, with stricter rules about the legal admissibility of confessions made during these kinds of investigations. In this case, the written arguments say, the operation came with implicit threats of violence and induced Sobotiak to confess by portraying membership in the fake criminal group as a path to emotional and financial security. "The officers preyed on his vulnerabilities: his poverty, his mental health problems and his addictions," the brief says. "It is surprising that Mr. Sobotiak held out as long as he did." Sobotiak consistently denied any involvement in Kaminsky's disappearance over nearly 11 months of the Mr. Big sting — which started after police investigated Sobotiak through surveillance, wiretaps and a police informant who lived with him for several months. Details of the investigation were revealed in court during the original trial. Starting in October 1988, an undercover Edmonton Police Service detective befriended Sobotiak and took him along to staged drug deals and fake scouting trips to search for places to hide a dead body. The detective also bought Sobotiak food and alcohol, and paid him for being a "lookout" during drug transactions. By September 1989, police decided to try getting Sobotiak drunk "to see if it would cause him to 'say something.'" The undercover officer then pushed for details about Kaminsky's death in a hotel room, while Sobotiak drank an entire 26-ounce bottle of vodka. WATCH | Edmonton man gets bail with murder conviction overturned after 36 years in prison: In the videotaped meeting, Sobotiak becomes visibly intoxicated. The officer continued to press him with statements including, "'Our circle' knew he had killed Kaminsky and he needed to be honest if he wanted to be in their organization." Sobotiak then "adopted" the officer's suggestion that Kaminsky died by accident, the lawyers' brief says. He said she fell and broke her neck while he was trying to carry her down the stairs at his mother's house. The undercover detective prompted Sobotiak for details of Kaminsky's death in three more meetings over the following week. Sobotiak told a variety of stories, first repeating the death was an accident but adding that he'd transported her body from his mother's home in a duffel bag, dismembered it in his apartment, and disposed of it in two dumpsters. Then, he said he'd strangled her after a sexual encounter. The fourth and final time, after the officer told Sobotiak about "the importance of his confession as a means of entry into their criminal organization," he repeated the story, claiming he "just went berserk." Sobotiak was arrested the next day. The man he had been spending time with was officially revealed to him as a police officer. There's limited evidence about what was disclosed during Sobotiak's original trial, since the Crown and former defence lawyer's files have been destroyed, according to the brief filed in court. But the brief alleges "substantial" non-disclosure of evidence, saying the "most striking" examples are statements Sobotiak's mother and sister gave to police that suggested Kaminsky was alive when she left the home, before she disappeared. Another witness told police she saw a woman who resembled Kaminsky walking with a man, who wasn't Sobotiak, later on the day she disappeared — after the time police contended Sobotiak killed her. A young neighbour also told police about possible sightings of Kaminsky and her car on that day, later than the time Sobotiak told the undercover police officer he killed her. "Their statements would have undermined the veracity of Mr. Sobotiak's Mr. Big confessions and his further confession on arrest," the brief says. During the original trial, the defence received a police investigation report that mentioned "several ex-boyfriends" of Kaminsky had allegedly been violent to her, including one who an RCMP officer suggested should be considered a suspect in her disappearance. "No further information was provided about these partners of Ms. Kaminsky and what steps were taken to investigate them," the brief says. It adds that DNA analysis done in 2023 also doesn't support claims Sobotiak made during his confession in the Mr. Big sting, about putting Kaminsky's body in a duffel bag he owned and dismembering her in his apartment. The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service has yet to make a decision about whether they will put Sobotiak on trial a second time, nearly four decades after Kaminsky disappeared. The province has applied for a judicial review of the decision to order a new trial. There's no date yet when it might be heard in Federal Court, and Sobotiak's lawyers say it could take years to resolve.
